2026 comparison
Villejuif vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Villejuif: 94,393 versus 60,473, or 56% more. Vitry-sur-Seine covers a larger area (11.7 km² versus 5.3 km²), but Villejuif is more densely populated: 11,325 inhabitants per km² versus 8,089.
The median apartment price is higher in Villejuif: €5,212 per m² versus €4,103. The median standard of living is higher in Villejuif (€24,470 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 2.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Villejuif
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 60,473 inhab.
- 99th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 5.3 km²
- Density
- 11,325 per km²
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
VillejuifVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+56% | 60,473 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+56% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+10 pts | +9.5% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+10 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+0.9 pt | +5.2% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+0.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Villejuif+40% | 11,325 | 8,089 | Denser: Villejuif+40% |
| Under 15More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.9 pt | 17.2% | 19.1% | More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.3 pt | 13.3% | 14.6% | More seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.15 | 2.23 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+27% | 5,212 | 4,103 | More expensive: Villejuif+27% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+11% | 5,852 | 5,291 | More expensive: Villejuif+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+10% | 22.8 | 20.8 | More expensive: Villejuif+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% | 20.0 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | 33.6% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.0 pts | 15.5% | 18.4% | More houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.1 pts | 40.5% | 43.6% | More social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villejuif+2.6 pts | 4.0% | 1.4% | More second homes: Villejuif+2.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villejuif+1.7 pt | 6.8% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Villejuif+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villejuif+3.9 pts | 42.30% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Villejuif+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 | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villejuif+13% | 24,470 | 21,660 | Higher: Villejuif+13% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.7 pts | 22.8% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villejuif+15% | €28,532 | €24,802 | Higher: Villejuif+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villejuif+7.9 pts | 48% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Villejuif+7.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villejuif+2.0 pts | 74.7% | 72.7% | Higher: Villejuif+2.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.8 pt | 13.9% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Garzon | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 95% | 95% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+19% | 27.5166 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+19% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+16% | 14.286 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% | 26.8162 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+26% | 8.652 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+26% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+28% | 1.06 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+28% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif3.1 times as high | 1.06 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Villejuif3.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vitry-sur-Seine+30% | 2.1 | 2.7 | Better access: Vitry-sur-Seine+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% | 5.030 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.3 times as high | 3.823 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% | 2.817 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+2% | 2.515 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+2% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Villejuif+6 | 9 | 3 | More facilities: Villejuif+6 |
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 | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+18 | 24 | 42 | More schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 7 | 11 | More middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+5 | 2 | 7 | More high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villejuif+2 | 6 | 4 | More facilities: Villejuif+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villejuif+25% | 7.4 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Villejuif+25% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% | 11.9 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+17% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% | 3.1 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+53% | 2.0 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+53% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+53% | 5.7 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+53% |
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 | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Villejuif+0.1 °C | 12.8°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Villejuif+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villejuif+4% | 634 | 607 | Wetter: Villejuif+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 days/year | 109 | 111 | More rainy days: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 days/year | 21 | 27 | More frost days: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 days/year | 14 | 18 | More hot days: Vitry-sur-Seine+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 | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villejuif+6 | 19 | 13 | More declarations: Villejuif+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high | 5.34 | 11.7 | Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villejuif+55 m | 103 m | 47 m | Higher: Villejuif+55 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
Villejuif vs Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Villejuif | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 60,473 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.2% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 11,325 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,212 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,852 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.8 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.30% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,470 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.4 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.34 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Villejuif vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Villejuif or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 60,473 for Villejuif (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Villejuif the 99th. By area, Vitry-sur-Seine is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Villejuif from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Villejuif and Vitry-sur-Seine are 2.6 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 Villejuif or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Villejuif is more expensive: €5,212 per m² (median price), versus €4,103 in Vitry-sur-Seine (+27%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Villejuif or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Villejuif, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,470 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Villejuif 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