2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison vs Saint-Cloud: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Saint-Cloud: 84,409 versus 30,332, or 2.8 times as many. Rueil-Malmaison is both larger (14.7 km² versus 7.6 km²) and more densely populated (5,742 inhabitants per km² versus 4,012).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Cloud: €6,823 per m² versus €5,917. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Cloud (€45,740 a year versus €37,730).
The two cities are 3.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Saint-Cloud
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 30,332 inhab.
- 288th in France · 23rd in its department
- Area
- 7.6 km²
- Density
- 4,012 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Rueil-MalmaisonSaint-Cloud
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high | 84,409 | 30,332 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+6.9 pts | +6.3% | −0.6% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+6.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+1.3 pt | +3.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Rueil-Malmaison+43% | 5,742 | 4,012 | Denser: Rueil-Malmaison+43% |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+0.3 pt | 18.9% | 18.6% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Cloud+1.9 pt | 17.0% | 18.9% | More seniors: Saint-Cloud+1.9 pt |
| People per householdTie | 2.23 | 2.23 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Cloud+15% | 5,917 | 6,823 | More expensive: Saint-Cloud+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Cloud+28% | 8,003 | 10,267 | More expensive: Saint-Cloud+28% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Cloud+8% | 24.5 | 26.4 | More expensive: Saint-Cloud+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+8% | 25.7 | 23.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Cloud+5.9 pts | 51.4% | 57.3% | More homeowners: Saint-Cloud+5.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+8.4 pts | 20.8% | 12.4% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+8.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+6.5 pts | 25.1% | 18.7% | More social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+6.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Cloud+1.1 pt | 2.1% | 3.2% | More second homes: Saint-Cloud+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Cloud+0.4 pt | 7.1% | 7.5% | More vacant homes: Saint-Cloud+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt | 22.90% | 21.84% | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Cloud+21% | 37,730 | 45,740 | Higher: Saint-Cloud+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt | 9.3% | 7.7% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Cloud+42% | €62,176 | €88,160 | Higher: Saint-Cloud+42% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Cloud+3.2 pts | 69% | 72% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Cloud+3.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+2.0 pt | 80.8% | 78.8% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+2.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt | 8.7% | 7.6% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrick Ollier | Éric Berdoati | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the right | union of the right | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Cloud+5% | 41.5350 in total | 43.5132 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Cloud+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+11% | 14.2120 in total | 12.939 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+25% | 24.9210 in total | 31.094 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+9% | 17.5148 in total | 19.158 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+39% | 1.714 in total | 2.37 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+39% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.311 in total | 1.34 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Cloud+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Cloud+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rueil-Malmaison+13% | 2.6 | 2.3 | Better access: Rueil-Malmaison+13% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+33% | 5.748 in total | 7.623 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+59% | 14.7124 in total | 23.471 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+59% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+6% | 7.765 in total | 7.322 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+3% | 2.723 in total | 2.68 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Cloud+2 | 5 | 7 | More facilities: Saint-Cloud+2 |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rueil-Malmaison+12 | 28 | 16 | More schools: Rueil-Malmaison+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 | 12 | 4 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 | 7 | 5 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Cloud+89% | 6.6 | 12.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+89% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+18% | 10.7 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+51% | 1.6 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+51% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+38% | 1.4 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+38% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+33% | 6.9 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+33% |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 18 | 13 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison+94% | 14.7 | 7.56 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison+94% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Cloud+35 m | 32 m | 66 m | Higher: Saint-Cloud+35 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
Rueil-Malmaison vs Saint-Cloud at a glance
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Saint-Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 84,409 | 30,332 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.9% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 5,742 | 4,012 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,917 | 6,823 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,003 | 10,267 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.5 | 26.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 22.90% | 21.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,730 | 45,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 7.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 12.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 14.7 | 7.56 |
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FAQ
Rueil-Malmaison vs Saint-Cloud: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rueil-Malmaison or Saint-Cloud?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 30,332 for Saint-Cloud (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Saint-Cloud the 288th. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is also the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Rueil-Malmaison from Saint-Cloud?
Rueil-Malmaison and Saint-Cloud are 3.5 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 Rueil-Malmaison or Saint-Cloud?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Cloud is more expensive: €6,823 per m² (median price), versus €5,917 in Rueil-Malmaison (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rueil-Malmaison or Saint-Cloud?
In Saint-Cloud, half of the residents have a standard of living above €45,740 a year, versus €37,730 in Rueil-Malmaison (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rueil-Malmaison and Saint-Cloud 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