2026 comparison
Alfortville vs Charenton-le-Pont: 2026 comparison
Alfortville has more inhabitants than Charenton-le-Pont: 45,702 versus 29,019, or 57% more. Alfortville covers a larger area (3.7 km² versus 1.9 km²), but Charenton-le-Pont is more densely populated: 15,686 inhabitants per km² versus 12,453.
The median apartment price is higher in Charenton-le-Pont: €7,839 per m² versus €5,254. The median standard of living is higher in Charenton-le-Pont (€34,140 a year versus €25,220).
The two cities are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Alfortville
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 45,702 inhab.
- 162nd in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 3.7 km²
- Density
- 12,453 per km²
Charenton-le-Pont
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 29,019 inhab.
- 306th in France · 20th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 15,686 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AlfortvilleCharenton-le-Pont
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Alfortville+57% | 45,702 | 29,019 | More populous: Alfortville+57% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Alfortville+6.9 pts | +2.8% | −4.1% | Stronger growth: Alfortville+6.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Alfortville+6.8 pts | +1.6% | −5.2% | Stronger growth: Alfortville+6.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Charenton-le-Pont+26% | 12,453 | 15,686 | Denser: Charenton-le-Pont+26% |
| Under 15More young people: Alfortville+0.6 pt | 17.3% | 16.7% | More young people: Alfortville+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+2.0 pt | 15.6% | 17.6% | More seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+2.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Alfortville+0.01 | 2.07 | 2.06 | Larger households: Alfortville+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+49% | 5,254 | 7,839 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+49% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+76% | 6,037 | 10,635 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+76% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+25% | 21.7 | 27.2 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+14% | 20.2 | 23.1 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+14% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Charenton-le-Pont+8.5 pts | 31.5% | 40.0% | More homeowners: Charenton-le-Pont+8.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Alfortville+8.9 pts | 10.5% | 1.6% | More houses: Alfortville+8.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Alfortville+15 pts | 40.5% | 25.8% | More social housing: Alfortville+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Charenton-le-Pont+3.1 pts | 1.3% | 4.5% | More second homes: Charenton-le-Pont+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt | 6.6% | 8.4% | More vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Alfortville+8.4 pts | 38.28% | 29.90% | Higher rate: Alfortville+8.4 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 | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+35% | 25,220 | 34,140 | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Alfortville+12 pts | 22.8% | 11.0% | Higher: Alfortville+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+68% | €29,685 | €49,846 | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+68% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+15 pts | 50% | 65% | More taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.3 pt | 78.5% | 79.8% | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Alfortville+4.9 pts | 14.0% | 9.2% | Higher: Alfortville+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Luc Carvounas | Hervé Gicquel | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Charenton-le-Pont+1.3 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Charenton-le-Pont+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+40% | 40.9187 in total | 57.2166 in total | More shops per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+40% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+7% | 20.393 in total | 21.763 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+12% | 33.3152 in total | 29.686 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+83% | 6.831 in total | 12.436 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+83% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+12% | 1.57 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+12% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont2.4 times as high | 0.42 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Alfortville+34% | 4.6 | 3.5 | Better access: Alfortville+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+51% | 5.023 in total | 7.622 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+51% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont11 times as high | 3.315 in total | 36.9107 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont11 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont3.5 times as high | 3.114 in total | 10.731 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont3.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+29% | 2.411 in total | 3.19 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+29% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Alfortville+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Alfortville+1 |
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 | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Alfortville+5 | 18 | 13 | More schools: Alfortville+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Alfortville+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Alfortville+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Charenton-le-Pont+1 | 2 | 3 | More high schools: Charenton-le-Pont+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Alfortville+30% | 6.2 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Alfortville+30% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+29% | 9.8 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+29% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Alfortville+49% | 3.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Alfortville+49% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Alfortville+47% | 2.4 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Alfortville+47% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+85% | 4.9 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+85% |
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 | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Alfortville+5 | 10 | 5 | More declarations: Alfortville+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Alfortville+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Alfortville+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Alfortville+98% | 3.67 | 1.85 | Larger: Alfortville+98% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+18 m | 33 m | 51 m | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+18 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
Alfortville vs Charenton-le-Pont at a glance
| Criterion | Alfortville | Charenton-le-Pont |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,702 | 29,019 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.6% | −5.2% |
| Density per km² | 12,453 | 15,686 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,254 | 7,839 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,037 | 10,635 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.7 | 27.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.28% | 29.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,220 | 34,140 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.67 | 1.85 |
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FAQ
Alfortville vs Charenton-le-Pont: your questions
Which is the larger city, Alfortville or Charenton-le-Pont?
By population, Alfortville: 45,702 inhabitants versus 29,019 for Charenton-le-Pont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Alfortville is the 162nd largest city in France, Charenton-le-Pont the 306th. By area, Alfortville is also the larger (3.7 km²).
How far is Alfortville from Charenton-le-Pont?
Alfortville and Charenton-le-Pont are 3.2 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 Alfortville or Charenton-le-Pont?
To buy an apartment, Charenton-le-Pont is more expensive: €7,839 per m² (median price), versus €5,254 in Alfortville (+49%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Alfortville or Charenton-le-Pont?
In Charenton-le-Pont, half of the residents have a standard of living above €34,140 a year, versus €25,220 in Alfortville (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Alfortville and Charenton-le-Pont 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