2026 comparison
Alfortville vs Maisons-Alfort: 2026 comparison
Maisons-Alfort has more inhabitants than Alfortville: 57,144 versus 45,702, or 25% more. Maisons-Alfort covers a larger area (5.4 km² versus 3.7 km²), but Alfortville is more densely populated: 12,453 inhabitants per km² versus 10,681.
The median apartment price is higher in Maisons-Alfort: €5,673 per m² versus €5,254. The median standard of living is higher in Maisons-Alfort (€31,480 a year versus €25,220).
The two cities are 1.5 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
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Maisons-Alfort
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 57,144 inhab.
- 108th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 10,681 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AlfortvilleMaisons-Alfort
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Maisons-Alfort+25% | 45,702 | 57,144 | More populous: Maisons-Alfort+25% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Alfortville+1.2 pt | +2.8% | +1.6% | Stronger growth: Alfortville+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+2.7 pts | +1.6% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+2.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Alfortville+17% | 12,453 | 10,681 | Denser: Alfortville+17% |
| Under 15More young people: Alfortville+0.8 pt | 17.3% | 16.5% | More young people: Alfortville+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Maisons-Alfort+0.1 pt | 15.6% | 15.8% | More seniors: Maisons-Alfort+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Maisons-Alfort+0.04 | 2.07 | 2.11 | Larger households: Maisons-Alfort+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+8% | 5,254 | 5,673 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+8% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+14% | 6,037 | 6,900 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+14% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maisons-Alfort+8% | 21.7 | 23.6 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maisons-Alfort+6% | 20.2 | 21.5 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Maisons-Alfort+11 pts | 31.5% | 43.0% | More homeowners: Maisons-Alfort+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Maisons-Alfort+4.1 pts | 10.5% | 14.6% | More houses: Maisons-Alfort+4.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Alfortville+15 pts | 40.5% | 25.2% | More social housing: Alfortville+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Maisons-Alfort+1.5 pt | 1.3% | 2.9% | More second homes: Maisons-Alfort+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Maisons-Alfort+0.9 pt | 6.6% | 7.5% | More vacant homes: Maisons-Alfort+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Alfortville+8.6 pts | 38.28% | 29.67% | Higher rate: Alfortville+8.6 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 | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Maisons-Alfort+25% | 25,220 | 31,480 | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+25% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Alfortville+11 pts | 22.8% | 11.7% | Higher: Alfortville+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Maisons-Alfort+36% | €29,685 | €40,276 | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Maisons-Alfort+13 pts | 50% | 63% | More taxpaying households: Maisons-Alfort+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Maisons-Alfort+2.2 pts | 78.5% | 80.7% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Alfortville+4.9 pts | 14.0% | 9.1% | Higher: Alfortville+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Luc Carvounas | Romain Maria | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Maisons-Alfort+0.8 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Maisons-Alfort+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Alfortville+9% | 40.9187 in total | 37.6215 in total | More shops per capita: Alfortville+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+15% | 20.393 in total | 17.7101 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+48% | 33.3152 in total | 22.4128 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+48% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+93% | 6.831 in total | 13.175 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+93% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+14% | 1.57 in total | 1.710 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+14% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+100% | 0.42 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+100% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Maisons-Alfort+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Maisons-Alfort+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Alfortville+10% | 4.6 | 4.2 | Better access: Alfortville+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+43% | 5.023 in total | 7.241 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+43% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort2.6 times as high | 3.315 in total | 8.649 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+89% | 3.114 in total | 5.833 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+89% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+9% | 2.411 in total | 2.615 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Alfortville+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: Alfortville+3 |
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 | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Maisons-Alfort+10 | 18 | 28 | More schools: Maisons-Alfort+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Maisons-Alfort+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Maisons-Alfort+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Maisons-Alfort+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Maisons-Alfort+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Alfortville+49% | 6.2 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Alfortville+49% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+3% | 9.8 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Alfortville+50% | 3.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Alfortville+50% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Alfortville+50% | 2.4 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Alfortville+50% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+62% | 4.9 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+62% |
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 | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Alfortville+1 | 10 | 9 | More declarations: Alfortville+1 |
| 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 | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Maisons-Alfort+46% | 3.67 | 5.35 | Larger: Maisons-Alfort+46% |
| Town hall elevationTie | 33 m | 33 m | Tie |
| 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 Maisons-Alfort at a glance
| Criterion | Alfortville | Maisons-Alfort |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,702 | 57,144 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.6% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 12,453 | 10,681 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,254 | 5,673 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,037 | 6,900 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.7 | 23.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.28% | 29.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,220 | 31,480 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.67 | 5.35 |
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FAQ
Alfortville vs Maisons-Alfort: your questions
Which is the larger city, Alfortville or Maisons-Alfort?
By population, Maisons-Alfort: 57,144 inhabitants versus 45,702 for Alfortville (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Maisons-Alfort is the 108th largest city in France, Alfortville the 162nd. By area, Maisons-Alfort is also the larger (5.4 km²).
How far is Alfortville from Maisons-Alfort?
Alfortville and Maisons-Alfort are 1.5 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 Maisons-Alfort?
To buy an apartment, Maisons-Alfort is more expensive: €5,673 per m² (median price), versus €5,254 in Alfortville (+8%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Alfortville or Maisons-Alfort?
In Maisons-Alfort, half of the residents have a standard of living above €31,480 a year, versus €25,220 in Alfortville (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Alfortville and Maisons-Alfort 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