2026 comparison
Alfortville vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Alfortville: 94,393 versus 45,702, or 2.1 times as many. Vitry-sur-Seine covers a larger area (11.7 km² versus 3.7 km²), but Alfortville is more densely populated: 12,453 inhabitants per km² versus 8,089.
The median apartment price is higher in Alfortville: €5,254 per m² versus €4,103. The median standard of living is higher in Alfortville (€25,220 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 2.1 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
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
AlfortvilleVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 45,702 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Alfortville+3.5 pts | +2.8% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Alfortville+3.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.7 pts | +1.6% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Alfortville+54% | 12,453 | 8,089 | Denser: Alfortville+54% |
| Under 15More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | 17.3% | 19.1% | More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Alfortville+1.0 pt | 15.6% | 14.6% | More seniors: Alfortville+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.31 | 2.07 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.31 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Alfortville+28% | 5,254 | 4,103 | More expensive: Alfortville+28% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Alfortville+14% | 6,037 | 5,291 | More expensive: Alfortville+14% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Alfortville+4% | 21.7 | 20.8 | More expensive: Alfortville+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% | 20.2 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.8 pts | 31.5% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Vitry-sur-Seine+3.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+7.9 pts | 10.5% | 18.4% | More houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+7.9 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: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt | 1.3% | 1.4% | More second homes: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Alfortville+1.6 pt | 6.6% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Alfortville+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt | 38.28% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.1 pt |
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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Alfortville+16% | 25,220 | 21,660 | Higher: Alfortville+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.7 pts | 22.8% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Alfortville+20% | €29,685 | €24,802 | Higher: Alfortville+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Alfortville+9.6 pts | 50% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Alfortville+9.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Alfortville+5.9 pts | 78.5% | 72.7% | Higher: Alfortville+5.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.6 pt | 14.0% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Luc Carvounas | 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 fiberBetter covered: Alfortville+2.2 pts | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Alfortville+2.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Alfortville+25% | 40.9187 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Alfortville+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+23% | 20.393 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+22% | 33.3152 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+59% | 6.831 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+59% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+20% | 1.57 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+20% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Alfortville+38% | 0.42 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Alfortville+38% |
| 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 | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Alfortville+71% | 4.6 | 2.7 | Better access: Alfortville+71% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+20% | 5.023 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.7 times as high | 3.315 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+7% | 3.114 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+7% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.411 in total | 2.423 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+24 | 18 | 42 | More schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 | 5 | 11 | More middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+5 | 2 | 7 | More high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Alfortville+5% | 6.2 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Alfortville+5% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+43% | 9.8 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+43% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% | 3.3 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% | 2.4 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+76% | 4.9 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+76% |
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 | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Alfortville+0.2 °C | 12.9°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Alfortville+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Alfortville+8% | 654 | 607 | Wetter: Alfortville+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Alfortville+7 days/year | 118 | 111 | More rainy days: Alfortville+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Alfortville+4 days/year | 31 | 27 | More frost days: Alfortville+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Alfortville+4 days/year | 21 | 18 | More hot days: Alfortville+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 | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+3 | 10 | 13 | More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+3 |
| 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine3.2 times as high | 3.67 | 11.7 | Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine3.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+14 m | 33 m | 47 m | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+14 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 Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Alfortville | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,702 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.6% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 12,453 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,254 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,037 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.7 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.28% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,220 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.67 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Alfortville vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Alfortville or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 45,702 for Alfortville (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Alfortville the 162nd. By area, Vitry-sur-Seine is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Alfortville from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Alfortville and Vitry-sur-Seine are 2.1 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 Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Alfortville is more expensive: €5,254 per m² (median price), versus €4,103 in Vitry-sur-Seine (+28%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Alfortville or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Alfortville, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,220 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Alfortville 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