2026 comparison
Rillieux-la-Pape vs Vaulx-en-Velin: 2026 comparison
Vaulx-en-Velin has more inhabitants than Rillieux-la-Pape: 53,281 versus 31,691, or 68% more. Vaulx-en-Velin is both larger (21.0 km² versus 14.5 km²) and more densely populated (2,543 inhabitants per km² versus 2,189).
The median apartment price is higher in Rillieux-la-Pape: €3,351 per m² versus €2,870. The median standard of living is higher in Rillieux-la-Pape (€22,200 a year versus €18,700).
The two cities are 5.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lyon).
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Rillieux-la-Pape
City in Rhône
- Population
- 31,691 inhab.
- 268th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 14.5 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
Vaulx-en-Velin
City in Rhône
- Population
- 53,281 inhab.
- 122nd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 21.0 km²
- Density
- 2,543 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Rillieux-la-PapeVaulx-en-Velin
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+68% | 31,691 | 53,281 | More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+68% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+1.2 pt | +3.2% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+18 pts | +2.4% | +20.4% | Stronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+18 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vaulx-en-Velin+16% | 2,189 | 2,543 | Denser: Vaulx-en-Velin+16% |
| Under 15More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.0 pt | 22.6% | 24.5% | More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rillieux-la-Pape+4.7 pts | 17.3% | 12.6% | More seniors: Rillieux-la-Pape+4.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.17 | 2.51 | 2.68 | Larger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+17% | 3,351 | 2,870 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+17% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% | 4,242 | 3,547 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% | 15.3 | 15.6 | More expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+3% | 14.6 | 15.0 | More expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.0 pts | 42.6% | 37.6% | More homeowners: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+7.3 pts | 24.5% | 17.2% | More houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+7.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.2 pt | 53.2% | 52.0% | More social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.2 pt |
| Second homesTie | 0.6% | 0.6% | Tie |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rillieux-la-Pape+2.0 pts | 8.2% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Rillieux-la-Pape+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+4.9 pts | 34.69% | 39.59% | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+4.9 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% | 22,200 | 18,700 | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vaulx-en-Velin+10 pts | 26.0% | 36.3% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+43% | €29,573 | €20,680 | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+43% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rillieux-la-Pape+9.6 pts | 40% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Rillieux-la-Pape+9.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+3.3 pts | 70.3% | 67.0% | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+3.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.9 pts | 15.8% | 18.7% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alexandre Vincendet | Abdelkader Lahmar | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.9 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+32% | 35.7113 in total | 47.1251 in total | More shops per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+32% | 13.342 in total | 17.593 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+31% | 21.167 in total | 27.8148 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+2% | 16.151 in total | 15.884 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.96 in total | 1.910 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+19% | 0.31 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+19% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% | 3.8 | 3.9 | Better access: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% | 10.132 in total | 8.445 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape14 times as high | 34.4109 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape14 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape2.7 times as high | 6.019 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape2.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+3% | 2.58 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+3% |
| HospitalsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+17 | 17 | 34 | More schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+2 | 4 | 6 | More middle schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rillieux-la-Pape+2 | 5 | 3 | More high schools: Rillieux-la-Pape+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+27% | 5.0 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.5 times as high | 6.6 | 16.4 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.0% | 5.3 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.0% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.1 times as high | 2.0 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+44% | 15.5 | 10.8 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+44% |
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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 14 | 13 | More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vaulx-en-Velin+45% | 14.5 | 21.0 | Larger: Vaulx-en-Velin+45% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+121 m | 292 m | 171 m | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+121 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Rhône (69) | Rhône (69) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole de Lyon | Métropole de Lyon | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Rillieux-la-Pape vs Vaulx-en-Velin at a glance
| Criterion | Rillieux-la-Pape | Vaulx-en-Velin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,691 | 53,281 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.4% | +20.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,189 | 2,543 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,351 | 2,870 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,242 | 3,547 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 34.69% | 39.59% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,200 | 18,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 18.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 14.5 | 21.0 |
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FAQ
Rillieux-la-Pape vs Vaulx-en-Velin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rillieux-la-Pape or Vaulx-en-Velin?
By population, Vaulx-en-Velin: 53,281 inhabitants versus 31,691 for Rillieux-la-Pape (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vaulx-en-Velin is the 122nd largest city in France, Rillieux-la-Pape the 268th. By area, Vaulx-en-Velin is also the larger (21.0 km²).
How far is Rillieux-la-Pape from Vaulx-en-Velin?
Rillieux-la-Pape and Vaulx-en-Velin are 5.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Rillieux-la-Pape or Vaulx-en-Velin?
To buy an apartment, Rillieux-la-Pape is more expensive: €3,351 per m² (median price), versus €2,870 in Vaulx-en-Velin (+17%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rillieux-la-Pape or Vaulx-en-Velin?
In Rillieux-la-Pape, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,200 a year, versus €18,700 in Vaulx-en-Velin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rillieux-la-Pape and Vaulx-en-Velin in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Rhône (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures