2026 comparison
Nanterre vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Nanterre has more inhabitants than Rueil-Malmaison: 98,383 versus 84,409, or 17% more. Rueil-Malmaison covers a larger area (14.7 km² versus 12.2 km²), but Nanterre is more densely populated: 8,071 inhabitants per km² versus 5,742.
The median apartment price is higher in Rueil-Malmaison: €5,917 per m² versus €5,373. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 3.3 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
Rueil-Malmaison
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 84,409 inhab.
- 57th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 14.7 km²
- Density
- 5,742 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NanterreRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nanterre+17% | 98,383 | 84,409 | More populous: Nanterre+17% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.3 pts | +1.0% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+2.1 pts | +6.0% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+2.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nanterre+41% | 8,071 | 5,742 | Denser: Nanterre+41% |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+0.4 pt | 19.3% | 18.9% | More young people: Nanterre+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+3.9 pts | 13.1% | 17.0% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+3.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.07 | 2.30 | 2.23 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% | 5,373 | 5,917 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+21% | 6,603 | 8,003 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+21% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+3% | 23.8 | 24.5 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+14% | 22.6 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+14% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+24 pts | 27.6% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+24 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+8.7 pts | 12.1% | 20.8% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+8.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+32 pts | 56.8% | 25.1% | More social housing: Nanterre+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nanterre+0.1 pt | 2.2% | 2.1% | More second homes: Nanterre+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+2.3 pts | 4.8% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nanterre+0.8 pt | 23.68% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Nanterre+0.8 pt |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+57% | 24,020 | 37,730 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+57% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+15 pts | 24.3% | 9.3% | Higher: Nanterre+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison2.1 times as high | €30,324 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison2.1 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+23 pts | 45% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+4.9 pts | 75.9% | 80.8% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+4.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nanterre+4.9 pts | 13.6% | 8.7% | Higher: Nanterre+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Raphaël Adam | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+0.8 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+20% | 34.6340 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+20% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 14.2140 in total | 14.2120 in total | Tie |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+26% | 31.4309 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+26% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+12% | 15.7154 in total | 17.5148 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+9% | 1.515 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+9% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+17% | 1.515 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+17% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Nanterre+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Nanterre+2% | 2.7 | 2.6 | Better access: Nanterre+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+65% | 3.534 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+65% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison3.8 times as high | 3.938 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison3.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.2 times as high | 3.635 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 2.525 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+6 | 11 | 5 | More facilities: Nanterre+6 |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+21 | 49 | 28 | More schools: Nanterre+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 11 | 12 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 | 5 | 7 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+18 | 23 | 5 | More facilities: Nanterre+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+51% | 4.4 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+51% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+36% | 14.5 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Nanterre+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.3 times as high | 3.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.2 times as high | 3.1 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+45% | 10.0 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Nanterre+45% |
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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Nanterre+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Nanterre+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nanterre+12% | 639 | 571 | Wetter: Nanterre+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nanterre+7 days/year | 113 | 106 | More rainy days: Nanterre+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year | 36 | 43 | More frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nanterre+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Nanterre+4 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+8 | 10 | 18 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison+21% | 12.2 | 14.7 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison+21% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nanterre+10 m | 42 m | 32 m | Higher: Nanterre+10 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 Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Nanterre | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 98,383 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 8,071 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,373 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,603 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.8 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 23.68% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,020 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 12.2 | 14.7 |
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FAQ
Nanterre vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nanterre or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Nanterre: 98,383 inhabitants versus 84,409 for Rueil-Malmaison (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nanterre is the 45th largest city in France, Rueil-Malmaison the 57th. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Nanterre from Rueil-Malmaison?
Nanterre and Rueil-Malmaison are 3.3 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 Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Rueil-Malmaison is more expensive: €5,917 per m² (median price), versus €5,373 in Nanterre (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nanterre or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nanterre and Rueil-Malmaison 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