2026 comparison
Thiais vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Thiais: 94,393 versus 33,141, or 2.8 times as many. Vitry-sur-Seine is both larger (11.7 km² versus 6.4 km²) and more densely populated (8,089 inhabitants per km² versus 5,154).
The median apartment price is higher in Vitry-sur-Seine: €4,103 per m² versus €4,001. The median standard of living is higher in Thiais (€27,470 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Thiais
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 33,141 inhab.
- 253rd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 6.4 km²
- Density
- 5,154 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
ThiaisVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.8 times as high | 33,141 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.8 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thiais+11 pts | +10.4% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Thiais+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Thiais+8.1 pts | +12.4% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Thiais+8.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+57% | 5,154 | 8,089 | Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+57% |
| Under 15More young people: Thiais+0.4 pt | 19.5% | 19.1% | More young people: Thiais+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Thiais+0.8 pt | 15.4% | 14.6% | More seniors: Thiais+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.12 | 2.26 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% | 4,001 | 4,103 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% | 4,731 | 5,291 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+5% | 19.7 | 20.8 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+21% | 17.0 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Thiais+14 pts | 49.5% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Thiais+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Thiais+1.3 pt | 19.8% | 18.4% | More houses: Thiais+1.3 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+21 pts | 22.5% | 43.6% | More social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Thiais+0.4 pt | 1.8% | 1.4% | More second homes: Thiais+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.2 pt | 3.9% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+9.7 pts | 28.67% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+9.7 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 | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Thiais+27% | 27,470 | 21,660 | Higher: Thiais+27% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+10 pts | 17.1% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Thiais+40% | €34,796 | €24,802 | Higher: Thiais+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Thiais+15 pts | 56% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Thiais+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Thiais+6.0 pts | 78.6% | 72.7% | Higher: Thiais+6.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.8 pts | 11.8% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Richard Dell'Agnola | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.1 pts | 90% | 95% | Better covered: Vitry-sur-Seine+5.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Thiais2.1 times as high | 70.0232 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Thiais2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% | 13.645 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+11% | 30.2100 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Thiais+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+6% | 11.538 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Thiais+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+5% | 1.24 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.31 in total | 0.33 in total | Tie |
| 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 | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.7 | 2.7 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+33% | 4.515 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+51% | 13.344 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Thiais+51% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+38% | 4.515 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Thiais+38% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+24% | 3.010 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Thiais+24% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 | 1 | 3 | More facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+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 | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+27 | 15 | 42 | More schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+27 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 | 5 | 11 | More middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% | 5.3 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thiais+86% | 26.0 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Thiais+86% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% | 2.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+4% | 2.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+4% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thiais+16% | 10.1 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Thiais+16% |
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 | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+7 | 6 | 13 | More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+7 |
| 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 | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine+81% | 6.43 | 11.7 | Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine+81% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Thiais+16 m | 64 m | 47 m | Higher: Thiais+16 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-de-Marne (94) | Val-de-Marne (94) | 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
Thiais vs Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Thiais | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 33,141 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +12.4% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 5,154 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,001 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,731 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.7 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.67% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,470 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 90% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.43 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Thiais vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Thiais or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 33,141 for Thiais (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Thiais the 253rd. By area, Vitry-sur-Seine is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Thiais from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Thiais and Vitry-sur-Seine are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-de-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Thiais or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Vitry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €4,103 per m² (median price), versus €4,001 in Thiais (+3%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Thiais or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Thiais, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,470 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Thiais and Vitry-sur-Seine in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures