2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison vs Versailles: 2026 comparison
Versailles has more inhabitants than Rueil-Malmaison: 85,750 versus 84,409, or 1.6% more. Versailles covers a larger area (26.2 km² versus 14.7 km²), but Rueil-Malmaison is more densely populated: 5,742 inhabitants per km² versus 3,275.
The median apartment price is higher in Versailles: €6,829 per m² versus €5,917. The median standard of living is higher in Versailles (€38,530 a year versus €37,730).
The two cities are 8.8 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Versailles
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 85,750 inhab.
- 56th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 26.2 km²
- Density
- 3,275 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Rueil-MalmaisonVersailles
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Versailles+2% | 84,409 | 85,750 | More populous: Versailles+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.6 pts | +6.3% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.3 pts | +3.9% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rueil-Malmaison+75% | 5,742 | 3,275 | Denser: Rueil-Malmaison+75% |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt | 18.9% | 17.8% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Versailles+1.6 pt | 17.0% | 18.6% | More seniors: Versailles+1.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.08 | 2.23 | 2.15 | Larger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Versailles+15% | 5,917 | 6,829 | More expensive: Versailles+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Versailles+13% | 8,003 | 9,059 | More expensive: Versailles+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+0.9% | 24.5 | 24.3 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+0.9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+6% | 25.7 | 24.3 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+8.6 pts | 51.4% | 42.8% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+8.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+11 pts | 20.8% | 10.1% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts | 25.1% | 22.9% | More social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Versailles+2.7 pts | 2.1% | 4.8% | More second homes: Versailles+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Versailles+0.9 pt | 7.1% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Versailles+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Versailles+3.9 pts | 22.90% | 26.79% | Higher rate: Versailles+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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Versailles+2% | 37,730 | 38,530 | Higher: Versailles+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.4 pt | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Versailles+1% | €62,176 | €63,037 | Higher: Versailles+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+1.2 pt | 69% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+1.2 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+4.6 pts | 80.8% | 76.2% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+4.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 pt | 8.7% | 8.1% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrick Ollier | François de Mazières | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+3.3 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+3.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Versailles+59% | 41.5350 in total | 66.0566 in total | More shops per capita: Versailles+59% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+56% | 14.2120 in total | 22.2190 in total | More per capita: Versailles+56% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+65% | 24.9210 in total | 41.0352 in total | More per capita: Versailles+65% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+46% | 17.5148 in total | 12.0103 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+46% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+41% | 1.714 in total | 2.320 in total | More per capita: Versailles+41% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+34% | 1.311 in total | 1.715 in total | More per capita: Versailles+34% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Versailles+4 | 1 | 5 | More stations: Versailles+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Versailles+3% | 2.6 | 2.7 | Better access: Versailles+3% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+66% | 5.748 in total | 9.481 in total | More per capita: Versailles+66% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+95% | 14.7124 in total | 28.7246 in total | More per capita: Versailles+95% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+20% | 7.765 in total | 9.279 in total | More per capita: Versailles+20% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+7% | 2.723 in total | 2.925 in total | More per capita: Versailles+7% |
| 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Versailles+15 | 28 | 43 | More schools: Versailles+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 12 | 11 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Versailles+6 | 7 | 13 | More high schools: Versailles+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Versailles+20 | 5 | 25 | More facilities: Versailles+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+84% | 6.6 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+84% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+9% | 10.7 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+9% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Versailles+66% | 1.6 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Versailles+66% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+22% | 1.4 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+10% | 6.9 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+10% |
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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rueil-Malmaison+0.8 °C | 12.3°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Rueil-Malmaison+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Rueil-Malmaison+0.2% | 1,717 | 1,714 | Sunnier: Rueil-Malmaison+0.2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Versailles+19% | 571 | 677 | Wetter: Versailles+19% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Versailles+10 days/year | 106 | 115 | More rainy days: Versailles+10 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Versailles+3 days/year | 43 | 46 | More frost days: Versailles+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rueil-Malmaison+5 days/year | 16 | 11 | More hot days: Rueil-Malmaison+5 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 18 | 13 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rueil-Malmaison+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Rueil-Malmaison+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Versailles+78% | 14.7 | 26.2 | Larger: Versailles+78% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Versailles+100 m | 32 m | 132 m | Higher: Versailles+100 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Yvelines (78) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Versailles Grand Parc (CAVGP) | |
| 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 Versailles at a glance
| Criterion | Rueil-Malmaison | Versailles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 84,409 | 85,750 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.9% | −1.4% |
| Density per km² | 5,742 | 3,275 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,917 | 6,829 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,003 | 9,059 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.5 | 24.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 22.90% | 26.79% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,730 | 38,530 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 14.7 | 26.2 |
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FAQ
Rueil-Malmaison vs Versailles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rueil-Malmaison or Versailles?
By population, Versailles: 85,750 inhabitants versus 84,409 for Rueil-Malmaison (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Versailles is the 56th largest city in France, Rueil-Malmaison the 57th. By area, Versailles is also the larger (26.2 km²).
How far is Rueil-Malmaison from Versailles?
Rueil-Malmaison and Versailles are 8.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Rueil-Malmaison or Versailles?
To buy an apartment, Versailles is more expensive: €6,829 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 Versailles?
In Versailles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,530 a year, versus €37,730 in Rueil-Malmaison (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Rueil-Malmaison or Versailles?
Rueil-Malmaison: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,714 in Versailles (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