2026 comparison
Nanterre vs Puteaux: 2026 comparison
Nanterre has more inhabitants than Puteaux: 98,383 versus 44,242, or 2.2 times as many. Nanterre covers a larger area (12.2 km² versus 3.2 km²), but Puteaux is more densely populated: 13,869 inhabitants per km² versus 8,071.
The median apartment price is higher in Puteaux: €7,416 per m² versus €5,373. The median standard of living is higher in Puteaux (€35,160 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Nanterre
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 98,383 inhab.
- 45th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 8,071 per km²
Puteaux
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 44,242 inhab.
- 171st in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 3.2 km²
- Density
- 13,869 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NanterrePuteaux
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nanterre2.2 times as high | 98,383 | 44,242 | More populous: Nanterre2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+2.9 pts | +1.0% | −1.9% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+5.8 pts | +6.0% | +0.3% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Puteaux+72% | 8,071 | 13,869 | Denser: Puteaux+72% |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+2.8 pts | 19.3% | 16.5% | More young people: Nanterre+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Puteaux+1.7 pt | 13.1% | 14.8% | More seniors: Puteaux+1.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.30 | 2.30 | 2.00 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Puteaux+38% | 5,373 | 7,416 | More expensive: Puteaux+38% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Puteaux+41% | 6,603 | 9,312 | More expensive: Puteaux+41% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Puteaux+16% | 23.8 | 27.5 | More expensive: Puteaux+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nanterre+11% | 22.6 | 20.4 | More expensive: Nanterre+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Puteaux+11 pts | 27.6% | 38.4% | More homeowners: Puteaux+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nanterre+9.9 pts | 12.1% | 2.2% | More houses: Nanterre+9.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+29 pts | 56.8% | 28.0% | More social housing: Nanterre+29 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Puteaux+5.8 pts | 2.2% | 8.0% | More second homes: Puteaux+5.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Puteaux+4.9 pts | 4.8% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Puteaux+4.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nanterre+7.0 pts | 23.68% | 16.72% | Higher rate: Nanterre+7.0 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Puteaux+46% | 24,020 | 35,160 | Higher: Puteaux+46% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+13 pts | 24.3% | 11.6% | Higher: Nanterre+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Puteaux+67% | €30,324 | €50,531 | Higher: Puteaux+67% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Puteaux+21 pts | 45% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Puteaux+21 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Puteaux+7.9 pts | 75.9% | 83.8% | Higher: Puteaux+7.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nanterre+3.6 pts | 13.6% | 10.0% | Higher: Nanterre+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Raphaël Adam | Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Nanterre+1.7 pt | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Nanterre+1.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Puteaux2.5 times as high | 34.6340 in total | 87.9389 in total | More shops per capita: Puteaux2.5 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+64% | 14.2140 in total | 23.3103 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+64% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.4 times as high | 31.4309 in total | 75.7335 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+33% | 15.7154 in total | 11.852 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+33% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+48% | 1.515 in total | 2.310 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+48% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+78% | 1.515 in total | 2.712 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+78% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Nanterre+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Puteaux+25% | 2.7 | 3.3 | Better access: Puteaux+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.2 times as high | 3.534 in total | 7.734 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux4.0 times as high | 3.938 in total | 15.468 in total | More per capita: Puteaux4.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux3.4 times as high | 3.635 in total | 12.254 in total | More per capita: Puteaux3.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+42% | 2.525 in total | 3.616 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+42% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+9 | 11 | 2 | More facilities: Nanterre+9 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+29 | 49 | 20 | More schools: Nanterre+29 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nanterre+8 | 11 | 3 | More middle schools: Nanterre+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nanterre+3 | 5 | 2 | More high schools: Nanterre+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+3 | 23 | 20 | More facilities: Nanterre+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nanterre+65% | 4.4 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Nanterre+65% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux3.6 times as high | 14.5 | 52.6 | Higher rate: Puteaux3.6 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux+16% | 3.7 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Puteaux+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.0 times as high | 3.1 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 10.0 | 10.0 | Tie |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nanterre+6 | 10 | 4 | More declarations: Nanterre+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nanterre3.8 times as high | 12.2 | 3.19 | Larger: Nanterre3.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nanterre+7 m | 42 m | 35 m | Higher: Nanterre+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole du Grand Paris | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nanterre vs Puteaux at a glance
| Criterion | Nanterre | Puteaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 98,383 | 44,242 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +0.3% |
| Density per km² | 8,071 | 13,869 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,373 | 7,416 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,603 | 9,312 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.8 | 27.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 23.68% | 16.72% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,020 | 35,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 12.2 | 3.19 |
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FAQ
Nanterre vs Puteaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nanterre or Puteaux?
By population, Nanterre: 98,383 inhabitants versus 44,242 for Puteaux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nanterre is the 45th largest city in France, Puteaux the 171st. By area, Nanterre is also the larger (12.2 km²).
How far is Nanterre from Puteaux?
Nanterre and Puteaux are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Hauts-de-Seine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nanterre or Puteaux?
To buy an apartment, Puteaux is more expensive: €7,416 per m² (median price), versus €5,373 in Nanterre (+38%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nanterre or Puteaux?
In Puteaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €35,160 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nanterre and Puteaux in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures