2026 comparison
Troyes vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 2026 comparison
Villeneuve-d'Ascq has more inhabitants than Troyes: 63,462 versus 63,254, or 0.3% more. Villeneuve-d'Ascq covers a larger area (27.5 km² versus 13.2 km²), but Troyes is more densely populated: 4,792 inhabitants per km² versus 2,311.
The median apartment price is higher in Villeneuve-d'Ascq: €2,763 per m² versus €1,658. The median standard of living is higher in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (€23,900 a year versus €20,210).
The two cities are 269 km apart as the crow flies.
Troyes
City in Aube
- Population
- 63,254 inhab.
- 91st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 4,792 per km²
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Villeneuve-d'Ascq
City in Nord
- Population
- 63,462 inhab.
- 90th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 2,311 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
TroyesVilleneuve-d'Ascq
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.3% | 63,254 | 63,462 | More populous: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.1 pt | +0.1% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Troyes+3.6 pts | +4.1% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Troyes+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Troyes2.1 times as high | 4,792 | 2,311 | Denser: Troyes2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.4 pt | 17.3% | 17.6% | More young people: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Troyes+4.0 pts | 19.2% | 15.1% | More seniors: Troyes+4.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.27 | 1.83 | 2.10 | Larger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.27 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+67% | 1,658 | 2,763 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+67% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+57% | 2,000 | 3,133 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+57% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+29% | 11.1 | 14.3 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+29% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+30% | 10.4 | 13.5 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+30% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+11 pts | 29.4% | 40.8% | More homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 pts | 19.8% | 39.1% | More houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 40.6% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Troyes+3.0 pts | 6.2% | 3.2% | More second homes: Troyes+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Troyes+4.4 pts | 8.1% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Troyes+4.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Troyes+2.9 pts | 54.14% | 51.23% | Higher rate: Troyes+2.9 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 | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18% | 20,210 | 23,900 | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Troyes+7.3 pts | 31.3% | 24.0% | Higher: Troyes+7.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+43% | €22,289 | €31,798 | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+43% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+6.2 pts | 37% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+6.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Troyes+1.6 pt | 68.7% | 67.1% | Higher: Troyes+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Troyes+4.9 pts | 20.5% | 15.6% | Higher: Troyes+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | François Baroin | Sylvain Estager | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.6 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Troyes+11% | 67.0424 in total | 60.5384 in total | More shops per capita: Troyes+11% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+68% | 21.5136 in total | 12.881 in total | More per capita: Troyes+68% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+7% | 39.5250 in total | 36.9234 in total | More per capita: Troyes+7% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+78% | 11.975 in total | 21.1134 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+78% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes2.0 times as high | 2.516 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Troyes2.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+46% | 2.516 in total | 1.711 in total | More per capita: Troyes+46% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+41% | 3.8 | 5.4 | Better access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+95% | 7.346 in total | 14.290 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+95% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.4 times as high | 16.0101 in total | 38.3243 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19% | 7.346 in total | 8.755 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20% | 2.415 in total | 2.818 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Troyes+5 | 9 | 4 | More facilities: Troyes+5 |
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 | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 | 36 | 45 | More schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Troyes+11 | 15 | 4 | More high schools: Troyes+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 | 20 | 22 | More facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+76% | 4.1 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+76% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+14% | 13.8 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+14% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes2.1 times as high | 7.1 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Troyes2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.8 times as high | 0.8 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+8% | 11.0 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+8% |
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 | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 11.3°C | 11.3°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Troyes+14% | 1,851 | 1,627 | Sunnier: Troyes+14% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+15% | 645 | 740 | Wetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 days/year | 113 | 126 | More rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Troyes+25 days/year | 62 | 37 | More frost days: Troyes+25 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Troyes+10 days/year | 17 | 7 | More hot days: Troyes+10 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 | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 | 13 | 16 | More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.1 times as high | 13.2 | 27.5 | Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Troyes+74 m | 109 m | 34 m | Higher: Troyes+74 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Aube (10) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Troyes | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Troyes | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Troyes vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq at a glance
| Criterion | Troyes | Villeneuve-d'Ascq |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 63,254 | 63,462 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.1% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 4,792 | 2,311 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,658 | 2,763 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,000 | 3,133 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.14% | 51.23% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,210 | 23,900 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,851 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 13.2 | 27.5 |
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FAQ
Troyes vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: your questions
Which is the larger city, Troyes or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
By population, Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 63,462 inhabitants versus 63,254 for Troyes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the 90th largest city in France, Troyes the 91st. By area, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is also the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is Troyes from Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Troyes and Villeneuve-d'Ascq are 269 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Troyes or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
To buy an apartment, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is more expensive: €2,763 per m² (median price), versus €1,658 in Troyes (+67%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Troyes or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
In Villeneuve-d'Ascq, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,900 a year, versus €20,210 in Troyes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Troyes or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Troyes: 1,851 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (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