2026 comparison
Argenteuil vs Cormeilles-en-Parisis: 2026 comparison
Argenteuil has more inhabitants than Cormeilles-en-Parisis: 106,546 versus 27,522, or 3.9 times as many. Argenteuil is both larger (17.2 km² versus 8.5 km²) and more densely populated (6,187 inhabitants per km² versus 3,246).
The median apartment price is higher in Cormeilles-en-Parisis: €4,824 per m² versus €3,333. The median standard of living is higher in Cormeilles-en-Parisis (€32,450 a year versus €21,300).
The two cities are 4.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Argenteuil
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 106,546 inhab.
- 40th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.2 km²
- Density
- 6,187 per km²
Cormeilles-en-Parisis
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 27,522 inhab.
- 328th in France · 14th in its department
- Area
- 8.5 km²
- Density
- 3,246 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ArgenteuilCormeilles-en-Parisis
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Argenteuil3.9 times as high | 106,546 | 27,522 | More populous: Argenteuil3.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+14 pts | −3.7% | +10.6% | Stronger growth: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+14 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+17 pts | −0.6% | +16.5% | Stronger growth: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Argenteuil+91% | 6,187 | 3,246 | Denser: Argenteuil+91% |
| Under 15More young people: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.1 pt | 20.7% | 20.8% | More young people: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+1.5 pt | 13.6% | 15.0% | More seniors: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+1.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.07 | 2.39 | 2.46 | Larger households: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+45% | 3,333 | 4,824 | More expensive: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+45% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+13% | 4,058 | 4,583 | More expensive: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+1% | 19.4 | 19.1 | More expensive: Argenteuil+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+2% | 18.2 | 17.8 | More expensive: Argenteuil+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+23 pts | 43.1% | 66.3% | More homeowners: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+23 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+23 pts | 28.9% | 51.5% | More houses: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Argenteuil+17 pts | 35.2% | 18.2% | More social housing: Argenteuil+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.6 pt | 0.9% | 1.4% | More second homes: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.4 pt | 6.1% | 6.5% | More vacant homes: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.8 pt | 38.85% | 39.67% | Higher rate: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+0.8 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 | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+52% | 21,300 | 32,450 | Higher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+52% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Argenteuil+19 pts | 29.8% | 10.6% | Higher: Argenteuil+19 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+70% | €25,075 | €42,631 | Higher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+70% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+25 pts | 38% | 62% | More taxpaying households: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+25 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+6.0 pts | 73.2% | 79.2% | Higher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+6.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Argenteuil+6.1 pts | 14.5% | 8.5% | Higher: Argenteuil+6.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Georges Mothron | Yannick Boëdec | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Argenteuil+2.2 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Argenteuil+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 | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Argenteuil+17% | 42.0448 in total | 36.099 in total | More shops per capita: Argenteuil+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Argenteuil+26% | 19.2205 in total | 15.342 in total | More per capita: Argenteuil+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Argenteuil2.2 times as high | 31.0330 in total | 14.239 in total | More per capita: Argenteuil2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+54% | 10.1108 in total | 15.643 in total | More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+54% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+41% | 1.011 in total | 1.54 in total | More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+41% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Argenteuil+0.5 | 0.55 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Argenteuil+0.5 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Argenteuil+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Argenteuil+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+64% | 1.7 | 2.8 | Better access: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+64% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+12% | 5.559 in total | 6.217 in total | More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+34% | 5.255 in total | 6.919 in total | More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+34% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+55% | 1.415 in total | 2.26 in total | More per capita: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+55% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.527 in total | 2.57 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Argenteuil+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: Argenteuil+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 | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Argenteuil+46 | 60 | 14 | More schools: Argenteuil+46 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Argenteuil+11 | 15 | 4 | More middle schools: Argenteuil+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Argenteuil+9 | 11 | 2 | More high schools: Argenteuil+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Argenteuil+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Argenteuil+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+22% | 5.7 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+22% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+73% | 10.6 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+73% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+58% | 4.2 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+58% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+22% | 3.3 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+58% | 10.5 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+58% |
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 | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 12.5°C | 12.5°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+4% | 639 | 667 | Wetter: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+2 days/year | 113 | 115 | More rainy days: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Argenteuil+1 days/year | 36 | 35 | More frost days: Argenteuil+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Argenteuil+3 days/year | 20 | 18 | More hot days: Argenteuil+3 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 | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Argenteuil+17 | 30 | 13 | More declarations: Argenteuil+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Argenteuil+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Argenteuil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Argenteuil2.0 times as high | 17.2 | 8.48 | Larger: Argenteuil2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+75 m | 36 m | 111 m | Higher: Cormeilles-en-Parisis+75 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-d'Oise (95) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Val Parisis | |
| 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
Argenteuil vs Cormeilles-en-Parisis at a glance
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Cormeilles-en-Parisis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 106,546 | 27,522 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.6% | +16.5% |
| Density per km² | 6,187 | 3,246 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,333 | 4,824 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,058 | 4,583 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.85% | 39.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,300 | 32,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 8.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.7 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 17.2 | 8.48 |
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FAQ
Argenteuil vs Cormeilles-en-Parisis: your questions
Which is the larger city, Argenteuil or Cormeilles-en-Parisis?
By population, Argenteuil: 106,546 inhabitants versus 27,522 for Cormeilles-en-Parisis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Argenteuil is the 40th largest city in France, Cormeilles-en-Parisis the 328th. By area, Argenteuil is also the larger (17.2 km²).
How far is Argenteuil from Cormeilles-en-Parisis?
Argenteuil and Cormeilles-en-Parisis are 4.1 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-d'Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Argenteuil or Cormeilles-en-Parisis?
To buy an apartment, Cormeilles-en-Parisis is more expensive: €4,824 per m² (median price), versus €3,333 in Argenteuil (+45%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Argenteuil or Cormeilles-en-Parisis?
In Cormeilles-en-Parisis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,450 a year, versus €21,300 in Argenteuil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Argenteuil and Cormeilles-en-Parisis in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures