Smallest Cities in Île-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Île-de-France

1 Jouars-Pontchartrain 5,012

2 Quincy-Voisins 5,018

3 Fontenay-Trésigny 5,047

4 Villennes-sur-Seine 5,070

5 Trilport 5,080

6 Orgeval 5,081

7 Villabé 5,090

8 Veneux-les-Sablons 5,091

9 Chêne Feuillu 5,097

10 Saulx-les-Chartreux 5,241

11 Égly 5,259

12 Saint-Pathus 5,296

13 Saintry-sur-Seine 5,308

14 Chambourcy 5,372

15 Menucourt 5,382

16 Magny-en-Vexin 5,444

17 Nanteuil-lès-Meaux 5,499

18 Magnanville 5,539

19 Rungis 5,583

20 Esbly 5,609

21 Parmain 5,629

22 Itteville 5,650

23 Bouffémont 5,652

24 Chevreuse 5,687

25 Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines 5,698

26 Bois-le-Roi 5,903

27 Ablon-sur-Seine 5,906

28 Vaujours 5,922

29 Souppes-sur-Loing 6,002

30 Marly-la-Ville 6,034

31 Linas 6,050

32 Gournay-sur-Marne 6,073

33 Buc 6,120

34 Saint-Pierre-du-Perray 6,140

35 Longpont-sur-Orge 6,149

36 Plaine 3 6,149

37 Le Perray-en-Yvelines 6,206

38 Les Essarts-le-Roi 6,213

39 La Ville-du-Bois 6,224

40 Pleyel 6,232

41 Courdimanche 6,256

42 Maule 6,272

43 Montlhéry 6,351

44 Limours 6,414

45 La Verrière 6,427

46 Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours 6,435

47 Étréchy 6,461

48 Le Mesnil-le-Roi 6,515

49 Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes 6,545

50 Champagne-sur-Seine 6,608

51 Courtry 6,610

52 Nandy 6,741

53 Épône 6,770

54 Boussy-Saint-Antoine 6,786

55 Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis 6,915

56 Gargenville 6,952

57 Auvers-sur-Oise 6,972

58 Ballancourt-sur-Essonne 7,001

59 Émerainville 7,002

60 Lieusaint 7,018

61 L'Île-Saint-Denis 7,061

62 Othis 7,084

63 Saint-Prix 7,226

64 Villemoisson-sur-Orge 7,250

65 Pierrelaye 7,295

66 Le Plessis-Bouchard 7,420

67 Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil 7,481

68 Louveciennes 7,523

69 Soisy-sur-Seine 7,552

70 Cesson 7,557

71 Paray-Vieille-Poste 7,559

72 Écouen 7,583

73 Lisses 7,601

74 Breuillet 7,755

75 Marcoussis 7,756

76 Quincy-sous-Sénart 7,808

77 Gretz-Armainvilliers 7,831

78 Groslay 7,902

79 Beynes 7,914

80 Bessancourt 8,026

81 Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse 8,072

82 Plaine 2 8,115

83 Noisy-le-Roi 8,218

84 Nangis 8,271

85 Vert-Saint-Denis 8,275

86 Tournan-en-Brie 8,309

87 Jouy-en-Josas 8,383

88 Lésigny 8,421

89 Dammartin-en-Goële 8,552

90 Crosne 8,592

91 Vaucresson 8,693

92 Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon 8,695

93 Meulan-en-Yvelines 8,829

94 Bougival 8,895

95 Ézanville 8,950

96 Villecresnes 8,978

97 Beaumont-sur-Oise 9,011

98 Magny-les-Hameaux 9,203

99 Fleury-Mérogis 9,241

100 Persan 9,314

The smallest cities in Île-de-France (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Jouars-Pontchartrain has a population of just 5,012. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,012 residents, Jouars-Pontchartrain is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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