2026 comparison
Roubaix vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Roubaix has more inhabitants than Vitry-sur-Seine: 98,701 versus 94,393, or 4.6% more. Roubaix covers a larger area (13.2 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Vitry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 8,089 inhabitants per km² versus 7,460.
The median apartment price is higher in Vitry-sur-Seine: €4,103 per m² versus €2,106. The median standard of living is higher in Vitry-sur-Seine (€21,660 a year versus €16,080).
The two cities are 219 km apart as the crow flies.
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Roubaix
City in Nord
- Population
- 98,701 inhab.
- 44th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 7,460 per km²
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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
RoubaixVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Roubaix+5% | 98,701 | 94,393 | More populous: Roubaix+5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Roubaix+0.9 pt | +0.2% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Roubaix+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | +2.5% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% | 7,460 | 8,089 | Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Roubaix+5.0 pts | 24.1% | 19.1% | More young people: Roubaix+5.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.4 pts | 12.2% | 14.6% | More seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Roubaix+0.09 | 2.47 | 2.38 | Larger households: Roubaix+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+95% | 2,106 | 4,103 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+95% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high | 1,412 | 5,291 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+57% | 13.3 | 20.8 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+57% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high | 9.5 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | 33.5% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Roubaix+23 pts | 41.5% | 18.4% | More houses: Roubaix+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 43.6% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.7 pt | 0.7% | 1.4% | More second homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Roubaix+4.4 pts | 9.5% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Roubaix+4.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Roubaix+14 pts | 51.97% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Roubaix+14 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 | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+35% | 16,080 | 21,660 | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Roubaix+20 pts | 47.4% | 27.5% | Higher: Roubaix+20 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+39% | €17,788 | €24,802 | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+39% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vitry-sur-Seine+17 pts | 23% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Vitry-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 pts | 61.5% | 72.7% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Roubaix+11 pts | 25.2% | 14.6% | Higher: Roubaix+11 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Guiraud | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt | 94% | 95% | Better covered: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Roubaix+94% | 63.4626 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Roubaix+94% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+56% | 25.8255 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+56% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+62% | 44.1435 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+62% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+23% | 13.3131 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+23% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.313 in total | 1.312 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+28% | 0.44 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+28% |
| 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 | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Roubaix+91% | 5.2 | 2.7 | Better access: Roubaix+91% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+80% | 10.8107 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+80% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% | 8.180 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+64% | 5.453 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+64% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+21% | 2.929 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Roubaix+10 | 13 | 3 | More facilities: Roubaix+10 |
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 | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Roubaix+17 | 59 | 42 | More schools: Roubaix+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Roubaix+6 | 17 | 11 | More middle schools: Roubaix+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Roubaix+6 | 13 | 7 | More high schools: Roubaix+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Roubaix+10 | 14 | 4 | More facilities: Roubaix+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Roubaix+41% | 8.3 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Roubaix+41% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+21% | 11.6 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+21% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix2.0 times as high | 6.7 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Roubaix2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix+25% | 3.7 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Roubaix+25% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix+58% | 13.8 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Roubaix+58% |
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 | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.4 °C | 11.3°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Vitry-sur-Seine+6% | 1,627 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Vitry-sur-Seine+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Roubaix+22% | 740 | 607 | Wetter: Roubaix+22% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Roubaix+15 days/year | 126 | 111 | More rainy days: Roubaix+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Roubaix+10 days/year | 37 | 27 | More frost days: Roubaix+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 days/year | 7 | 18 | More hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 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 | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Roubaix+3 | 16 | 13 | More declarations: Roubaix+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Roubaix+13% | 13.2 | 11.7 | Larger: Roubaix+13% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+17 m | 30 m | 47 m | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+17 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Nord (59) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Européenne de Lille | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Lille (partie française) | Paris | |
| Functional area | Lille (partie française) | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Roubaix vs Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Roubaix | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 98,701 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.5% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 7,460 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,106 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,412 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.3 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.97% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,080 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.2% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,627 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 13.2 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Roubaix vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Roubaix or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Roubaix: 98,701 inhabitants versus 94,393 for Vitry-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Roubaix is the 44th largest city in France, Vitry-sur-Seine the 47th. By area, Roubaix is also the larger (13.2 km²).
How far is Roubaix from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Roubaix and Vitry-sur-Seine are 219 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Roubaix or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Vitry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €4,103 per m² (median price), versus €2,106 in Roubaix (+95%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Roubaix or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Vitry-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,660 a year, versus €16,080 in Roubaix (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Roubaix or Vitry-sur-Seine?
Vitry-sur-Seine: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Roubaix (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