2026 comparison
Puteaux vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Puteaux: 84,409 versus 44,242, or 91% more. Rueil-Malmaison covers a larger area (14.7 km² versus 3.2 km²), but Puteaux is more densely populated: 13,869 inhabitants per km² versus 5,742.
The median apartment price is higher in Puteaux: €7,416 per m² versus €5,917. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €35,160).
The two cities are 4.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
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
PuteauxRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+91% | 44,242 | 84,409 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+91% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+8.1 pts | −1.9% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+8.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+3.6 pts | +0.3% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Puteaux2.4 times as high | 13,869 | 5,742 | Denser: Puteaux2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.4 pts | 16.5% | 18.9% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts | 14.8% | 17.0% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.23 | 2.00 | 2.23 | Larger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Puteaux+25% | 7,416 | 5,917 | More expensive: Puteaux+25% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Puteaux+16% | 9,312 | 8,003 | More expensive: Puteaux+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Puteaux+12% | 27.5 | 24.5 | More expensive: Puteaux+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+26% | 20.4 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+13 pts | 38.4% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+19 pts | 2.2% | 20.8% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Puteaux+2.9 pts | 28.0% | 25.1% | More social housing: Puteaux+2.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Puteaux+5.9 pts | 8.0% | 2.1% | More second homes: Puteaux+5.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Puteaux+2.6 pts | 9.7% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Puteaux+2.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+6.2 pts | 16.72% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+6.2 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 | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 35,160 | 37,730 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Puteaux+2.3 pts | 11.6% | 9.3% | Higher: Puteaux+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+23% | €50,531 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts | 67% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Puteaux+3.0 pts | 83.8% | 80.8% | Higher: Puteaux+3.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Puteaux+1.3 pt | 10.0% | 8.7% | Higher: Puteaux+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the right | union of the right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts | 95% | 98% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high | 87.9389 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+64% | 23.3103 in total | 14.2120 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+64% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux3.0 times as high | 75.7335 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Puteaux3.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+49% | 11.852 in total | 17.5148 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+49% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+36% | 2.310 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+36% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high | 2.712 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Puteaux+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Puteaux+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Puteaux+28% | 3.3 | 2.6 | Better access: Puteaux+28% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+35% | 7.734 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+35% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+5% | 15.468 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+59% | 12.254 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+59% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+33% | 3.616 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+3 | 2 | 5 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+3 |
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 | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 | 20 | 28 | More schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+9 | 3 | 12 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 2 | 7 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Puteaux+15 | 20 | 5 | More facilities: Puteaux+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison2.5 times as high | 2.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison2.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux4.9 times as high | 52.6 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Puteaux4.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux2.7 times as high | 4.3 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Puteaux2.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux+8% | 1.5 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Puteaux+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux+45% | 10.0 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Puteaux+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 | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Puteaux+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Puteaux+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Puteaux+12% | 639 | 571 | Wetter: Puteaux+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Puteaux+7 days/year | 113 | 106 | More rainy days: Puteaux+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: Puteaux+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Puteaux+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 | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+14 | 4 | 18 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison4.6 times as high | 3.19 | 14.7 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison4.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Puteaux+4 m | 35 m | 32 m | Higher: Puteaux+4 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
Puteaux vs Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Puteaux | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,242 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.3% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 13,869 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,416 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,312 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.5 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 16.72% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 35,160 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.19 | 14.7 |
More comparisons
Compare with other towns
FAQ
Puteaux vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Puteaux or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 44,242 for Puteaux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Puteaux the 171st. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is also the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Puteaux from Rueil-Malmaison?
Puteaux and Rueil-Malmaison are 4.4 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 Puteaux or Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Puteaux is more expensive: €7,416 per m² (median price), versus €5,917 in Rueil-Malmaison (+25%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Puteaux or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €35,160 in Puteaux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Puteaux 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