2026 comparison
Poitiers vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Poitiers: 94,393 versus 92,187, or 2.4% more. Poitiers covers a larger area (42.1 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Vitry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 8,089 inhabitants per km² versus 2,189.
The median apartment price is higher in Vitry-sur-Seine: €4,103 per m² versus €2,203. The median standard of living is higher in Poitiers (€22,350 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 288 km apart as the crow flies.
Poitiers
City in Vienne
- Population
- 92,187 inhab.
- 50th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,189 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
PoitiersVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% | 92,187 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Poitiers+2.1 pts | +1.4% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Poitiers+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt | +2.8% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high | 2,189 | 8,089 | Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts | 13.9% | 19.1% | More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Poitiers+1.1 pt | 15.8% | 14.6% | More seniors: Poitiers+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.66 | 1.72 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.66 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+86% | 2,203 | 4,103 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+86% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 2,100 | 5,291 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+71% | 12.2 | 20.8 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+71% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 9.9 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.4 pts | 30.0% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Poitiers+10 pts | 28.6% | 18.4% | More houses: Poitiers+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+8.9 pts | 34.7% | 43.6% | More social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+8.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Poitiers+2.2 pts | 3.6% | 1.4% | More second homes: Poitiers+2.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Poitiers+4.2 pts | 9.2% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Poitiers+4.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Poitiers+17 pts | 54.92% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Poitiers+17 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 | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Poitiers+3% | 22,350 | 21,660 | Higher: Poitiers+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt | 27.4% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% | €23,979 | €24,802 | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.7 pt | 39% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+9.5 pts | 63.1% | 72.7% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+9.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Poitiers+0.9 pt | 15.6% | 14.6% | Higher: Poitiers+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Anthony Brottier | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 95% | 95% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Poitiers2.0 times as high | 66.8616 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Poitiers2.0 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+14% | 18.9174 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+26% | 34.3316 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+26% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+79% | 19.3178 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+79% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high | 3.129 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers8.2 times as high | 2.624 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Poitiers8.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Poitiers+75% | 4.7 | 2.7 | Better access: Poitiers+75% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+81% | 11.0101 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+81% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high | 22.0203 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+75% | 5.753 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+75% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+29% | 3.129 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+29% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Poitiers+8 | 11 | 3 | More facilities: Poitiers+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 | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Poitiers+5 | 47 | 42 | More schools: Poitiers+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Poitiers+1 | 12 | 11 | More middle schools: Poitiers+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Poitiers+9 | 16 | 7 | More high schools: Poitiers+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Poitiers+29 | 33 | 4 | More facilities: Poitiers+29 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% | 4.7 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+3% | 14.4 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Poitiers+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+73% | 5.8 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Poitiers+73% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+47% | 2.0 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+47% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+55% | 13.5 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Poitiers+55% |
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 | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.5 °C | 12.2°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Poitiers+13% | 1,941 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Poitiers+13% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Poitiers+15% | 695 | 607 | Wetter: Poitiers+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 days/year | 109 | 111 | More rainy days: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Poitiers+18 days/year | 46 | 27 | More frost days: Poitiers+18 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 days/year | 16 | 18 | More hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 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 | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Poitiers+14 | 27 | 13 | More declarations: Poitiers+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Poitiers+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Poitiers+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Poitiers3.6 times as high | 42.1 | 11.7 | Larger: Poitiers3.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Poitiers+67 m | 114 m | 47 m | Higher: Poitiers+67 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Vienne (86) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine du Grand Poitiers | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Poitiers | Paris | |
| Functional area | Poitiers | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Poitiers vs Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Poitiers | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 92,187 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,189 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,203 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,100 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.2 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.92% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,350 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,941 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Poitiers vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Poitiers or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 92,187 for Poitiers (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Poitiers the 50th. By area, Poitiers is the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Poitiers from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Poitiers and Vitry-sur-Seine are 288 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Poitiers or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Vitry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €4,103 per m² (median price), versus €2,203 in Poitiers (+86%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Poitiers or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Poitiers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,350 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Poitiers or Vitry-sur-Seine?
Poitiers: 1,941 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Vitry-sur-Seine (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures