2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison vs Suresnes: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Suresnes: 84,409 versus 49,494, or 71% more. Rueil-Malmaison covers a larger area (14.7 km² versus 3.8 km²), but Suresnes is more densely populated: 13,059 inhabitants per km² versus 5,742.
The median apartment price is higher in Suresnes: €7,169 per m² versus €5,917. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €36,950).
The two cities are 2.8 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
Suresnes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 49,494 inhab.
- 138th in France · 14th in its department
- Area
- 3.8 km²
- Density
- 13,059 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Rueil-MalmaisonSuresnes
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+71% | 84,409 | 49,494 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+71% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.9 pts | +6.3% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+2.0 pts | +3.9% | +1.9% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+2.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Suresnes2.3 times as high | 5,742 | 13,059 | Denser: Suresnes2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+0.1 pt | 18.9% | 18.8% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+3.5 pts | 17.0% | 13.5% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+3.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.05 | 2.23 | 2.18 | Larger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Suresnes+21% | 5,917 | 7,169 | More expensive: Suresnes+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Suresnes+12% | 8,003 | 8,970 | More expensive: Suresnes+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Suresnes+9% | 24.5 | 26.7 | More expensive: Suresnes+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Suresnes+2% | 25.7 | 26.2 | More expensive: Suresnes+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+15 pts | 51.4% | 36.3% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+9.9 pts | 20.8% | 10.9% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+9.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Suresnes+10 pts | 25.1% | 35.4% | More social housing: Suresnes+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Suresnes+0.6 pt | 2.1% | 2.7% | More second homes: Suresnes+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Suresnes+0.8 pt | 7.1% | 7.8% | More vacant homes: Suresnes+0.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Suresnes+3.9 pts | 22.90% | 26.81% | Higher rate: Suresnes+3.9 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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+2% | 37,730 | 36,950 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Suresnes+2.1 pts | 9.3% | 11.4% | Higher: Suresnes+2.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+11% | €62,176 | €56,143 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+11% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+3.7 pts | 69% | 65% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+3.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Suresnes+1.0 pt | 80.8% | 81.8% | Higher: Suresnes+1.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Suresnes+0.8 pt | 8.7% | 9.4% | Higher: Suresnes+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrick Ollier | Guillaume Boudy | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+1% | 41.5350 in total | 41.0203 in total | More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+1% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Suresnes+17% | 14.2120 in total | 16.682 in total | More per capita: Suresnes+17% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Suresnes+15% | 24.9210 in total | 28.5141 in total | More per capita: Suresnes+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+77% | 17.5148 in total | 9.949 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+77% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+17% | 1.714 in total | 1.47 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Suresnes+24% | 1.311 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Suresnes+24% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.6 | 2.6 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Suresnes+42% | 5.748 in total | 8.140 in total | More per capita: Suresnes+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+32% | 14.7124 in total | 11.155 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+32% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Suresnes+5% | 7.765 in total | 8.140 in total | More per capita: Suresnes+5% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+4% | 2.723 in total | 2.613 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+4% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | 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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 28 | 23 | More schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+7 | 12 | 5 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 7 | 2 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Suresnes+1 | 5 | 6 | More facilities: Suresnes+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 6.6 | 6.6 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Suresnes+3% | 10.7 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Suresnes+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Suresnes+69% | 1.6 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Suresnes+69% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Suresnes+40% | 1.4 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Suresnes+40% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Suresnes+43% | 6.9 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Suresnes+43% |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Suresnes+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Suresnes+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Suresnes+12% | 571 | 639 | Wetter: Suresnes+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Suresnes+7 days/year | 106 | 113 | More rainy days: Suresnes+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year | 43 | 36 | More frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Suresnes+4 days/year | 16 | 20 | More hot days: Suresnes+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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+9 | 18 | 9 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+9 |
| 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 | Suresnes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison3.9 times as high | 14.7 | 3.79 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison3.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Suresnes+10 m | 32 m | 42 m | Higher: Suresnes+10 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 Suresnes at a glance
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Suresnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 84,409 | 49,494 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.9% | +1.9% |
| Density per km² | 5,742 | 13,059 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,917 | 7,169 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,003 | 8,970 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.5 | 26.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 22.90% | 26.81% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,730 | 36,950 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 14.7 | 3.79 |
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FAQ
Rueil-Malmaison vs Suresnes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rueil-Malmaison or Suresnes?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 49,494 for Suresnes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Suresnes the 138th. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is also the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Rueil-Malmaison from Suresnes?
Rueil-Malmaison and Suresnes are 2.8 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 Suresnes?
To buy an apartment, Suresnes is more expensive: €7,169 per m² (median price), versus €5,917 in Rueil-Malmaison (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rueil-Malmaison or Suresnes?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €36,950 in Suresnes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rueil-Malmaison and Suresnes 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