2026 comparison
Nanterre vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Nanterre has more inhabitants than Vitry-sur-Seine: 98,383 versus 94,393, or 4.2% more. Nanterre covers a larger area (12.2 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Vitry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 8,089 inhabitants per km² versus 8,071.
The median apartment price is higher in Nanterre: €5,373 per m² versus €4,103. The median standard of living is higher in Nanterre (€24,020 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 19 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Vitry-sur-Seine
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 94,393 inhab.
- 47th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 8,089 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NanterreVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nanterre+4% | 98,383 | 94,393 | More populous: Nanterre+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+1.7 pt | +1.0% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+1.7 pt | +6.0% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+1.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2% | 8,071 | 8,089 | Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2% |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+0.2 pt | 19.3% | 19.1% | More young people: Nanterre+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt | 13.1% | 14.6% | More seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.08 | 2.30 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nanterre+31% | 5,373 | 4,103 | More expensive: Nanterre+31% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nanterre+25% | 6,603 | 5,291 | More expensive: Nanterre+25% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nanterre+14% | 23.8 | 20.8 | More expensive: Nanterre+14% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nanterre+10% | 22.6 | 20.6 | More expensive: Nanterre+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+7.7 pts | 27.6% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+7.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.3 pts | 12.1% | 18.4% | More houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+13 pts | 56.8% | 43.6% | More social housing: Nanterre+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nanterre+0.8 pt | 2.2% | 1.4% | More second homes: Nanterre+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2 pt | 4.8% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+15 pts | 23.68% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+15 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nanterre+11% | 24,020 | 21,660 | Higher: Nanterre+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.2 pts | 24.3% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nanterre+22% | €30,324 | €24,802 | Higher: Nanterre+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nanterre+5.3 pts | 45% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Nanterre+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Nanterre+3.3 pts | 75.9% | 72.7% | Higher: Nanterre+3.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.1 pt | 13.6% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Raphaël Adam | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Nanterre+2.4 pts | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Nanterre+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nanterre+6% | 34.6340 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Nanterre+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+16% | 14.2140 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+15% | 31.4309 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+45% | 15.7154 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+45% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+20% | 1.515 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+20% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre4.8 times as high | 1.515 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Nanterre4.8 times as high |
| 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.7 | 2.7 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+75% | 3.534 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+75% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.3 times as high | 3.938 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+8% | 3.635 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+8% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+4% | 2.525 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+8 | 11 | 3 | More facilities: Nanterre+8 |
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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+7 | 49 | 42 | More schools: Nanterre+7 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 11 | 11 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 | 5 | 7 | More high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+19 | 23 | 4 | More facilities: Nanterre+19 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+36% | 4.4 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+36% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+4% | 14.5 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Nanterre+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+10% | 3.7 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Nanterre+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+4% | 3.1 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Nanterre+4% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+15% | 10.0 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Nanterre+15% |
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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nanterre+5% | 639 | 607 | Wetter: Nanterre+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nanterre+2 days/year | 113 | 111 | More rainy days: Nanterre+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nanterre+9 days/year | 36 | 27 | More frost days: Nanterre+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nanterre+3 days/year | 20 | 18 | More hot days: Nanterre+3 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+3 | 10 | 13 | More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nanterre+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Nanterre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nanterre+4% | 12.2 | 11.7 | Larger: Nanterre+4% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 m | 42 m | 47 m | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| 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 Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Nanterre | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 98,383 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 8,071 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,373 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,603 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.8 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 23.68% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,020 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 12.2 | 11.7 |
More comparisons
Compare with other towns
FAQ
Nanterre vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nanterre or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Nanterre: 98,383 inhabitants versus 94,393 for Vitry-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nanterre is the 45th largest city in France, Vitry-sur-Seine the 47th. By area, Nanterre is also the larger (12.2 km²).
How far is Nanterre from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Nanterre and Vitry-sur-Seine are 19 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nanterre or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Nanterre is more expensive: €5,373 per m² (median price), versus €4,103 in Vitry-sur-Seine (+31%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nanterre or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Nanterre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,020 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nanterre and Vitry-sur-Seine in the same department?
No: Nanterre is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), and Vitry-sur-Seine in Val-de-Marne (94), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures