2026 comparison
Bussy-Saint-Georges vs Meaux: 2026 comparison
Meaux has more inhabitants than Bussy-Saint-Georges: 57,360 versus 27,798, or 2.1 times as many. Meaux is both larger (15.0 km² versus 13.4 km²) and more densely populated (3,829 inhabitants per km² versus 2,076).
The median apartment price is higher in Bussy-Saint-Georges: €4,511 per m² versus €3,231. The median standard of living is higher in Bussy-Saint-Georges (€29,640 a year versus €22,410).
The two cities are 20 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Bussy-Saint-Georges
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 27,798 inhab.
- 321st in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 13.4 km²
- Density
- 2,076 per km²
Meaux
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 57,360 inhab.
- 107th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.0 km²
- Density
- 3,829 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bussy-Saint-GeorgesMeaux
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Meaux2.1 times as high | 27,798 | 57,360 | More populous: Meaux2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Meaux+0.1 pt | +2.6% | +2.7% | Stronger growth: Meaux+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bussy-Saint-Georges+2.3 pts | +8.2% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Bussy-Saint-Georges+2.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Meaux+84% | 2,076 | 3,829 | Denser: Meaux+84% |
| Under 15More young people: Meaux+2.5 pts | 19.4% | 21.8% | More young people: Meaux+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Meaux+4.6 pts | 8.9% | 13.6% | More seniors: Meaux+4.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.05 | 2.36 | 2.31 | Larger households: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+40% | 4,511 | 3,231 | More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+47% | 4,418 | 3,010 | More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+47% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+13% | 18.8 | 16.7 | More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+33% | 18.5 | 14.0 | More expensive: Bussy-Saint-Georges+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bussy-Saint-Georges+15 pts | 51.5% | 37.0% | More homeowners: Bussy-Saint-Georges+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bussy-Saint-Georges+8.2 pts | 26.5% | 18.2% | More houses: Bussy-Saint-Georges+8.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Meaux+14 pts | 23.0% | 37.5% | More social housing: Meaux+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bussy-Saint-Georges+1.6 pt | 2.6% | 1.0% | More second homes: Bussy-Saint-Georges+1.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Meaux+2.2 pts | 4.6% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Meaux+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges+18 pts | 67.90% | 50.35% | Higher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges+18 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 | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+32% | 29,640 | 22,410 | Higher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+32% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meaux+11 pts | 12.8% | 23.7% | Higher: Meaux+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+55% | €38,930 | €25,066 | Higher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+55% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bussy-Saint-Georges+16 pts | 58% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Bussy-Saint-Georges+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+3.0 pts | 79.2% | 76.1% | Higher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+3.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meaux+4.0 pts | 10.5% | 14.5% | Higher: Meaux+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Yann Dubosc | Jean-François Cope | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Meaux+3.5 pts | 94% | 98% | Better covered: Meaux+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Meaux2.3 times as high | 27.376 in total | 63.8366 in total | More shops per capita: Meaux2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux3.0 times as high | 7.922 in total | 23.5135 in total | More per capita: Meaux3.0 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+23% | 27.376 in total | 33.6193 in total | More per capita: Meaux+23% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+2% | 16.947 in total | 16.695 in total | More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux4.8 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.710 in total | More per capita: Meaux4.8 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+38% | 1.44 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+38% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bussy-Saint-Georges+22% | 3.1 | 2.6 | Better access: Bussy-Saint-Georges+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+67% | 5.816 in total | 9.655 in total | More per capita: Meaux+67% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+59% | 11.231 in total | 17.8102 in total | More per capita: Meaux+59% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+6% | 6.819 in total | 6.537 in total | More per capita: Bussy-Saint-Georges+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+21% | 2.26 in total | 2.615 in total | More per capita: Meaux+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Meaux+8 | 0 | 8 | More facilities: Meaux+8 |
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 | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Meaux+16 | 19 | 35 | More schools: Meaux+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Meaux+2 | 6 | 8 | More middle schools: Meaux+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Meaux+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Meaux+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Meaux+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Meaux+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges4.2 times as high | 9.7 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges4.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+4% | 8.7 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Meaux+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+54% | 2.4 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Meaux+54% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges2.1 times as high | 2.3 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Bussy-Saint-Georges2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+80% | 5.3 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Meaux+80% |
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 | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.2 °C | 12.1°C | 11.9°C | Warmer: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.9% | 716 | 710 | Wetter: Bussy-Saint-Georges+0.9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Meaux+1 days/year | 119 | 120 | More rainy days: Meaux+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Meaux+4 days/year | 39 | 43 | More frost days: Meaux+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Meaux+2 days/year | 13 | 14 | More hot days: Meaux+2 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 | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meaux+12 | 6 | 18 | More declarations: Meaux+12 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Meaux+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Meaux+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meaux+12% | 13.4 | 15.0 | Larger: Meaux+12% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+56 m | 106 m | 50 m | Higher: Bussy-Saint-Georges+56 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Marne et Gondoire | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Meaux | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Meaux | |
| 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
Bussy-Saint-Georges vs Meaux at a glance
| Criterion | Bussy-Saint-Georges | Meaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,798 | 57,360 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.2% | +5.8% |
| Density per km² | 2,076 | 3,829 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,511 | 3,231 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,418 | 3,010 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.8 | 16.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 67.90% | 50.35% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,640 | 22,410 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 14.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.7 | 2.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | — |
| Area km² | 13.4 | 15.0 |
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FAQ
Bussy-Saint-Georges vs Meaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bussy-Saint-Georges or Meaux?
By population, Meaux: 57,360 inhabitants versus 27,798 for Bussy-Saint-Georges (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Meaux is the 107th largest city in France, Bussy-Saint-Georges the 321st. By area, Meaux is also the larger (15.0 km²).
How far is Bussy-Saint-Georges from Meaux?
Bussy-Saint-Georges and Meaux are 20 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-et-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bussy-Saint-Georges or Meaux?
To buy an apartment, Bussy-Saint-Georges is more expensive: €4,511 per m² (median price), versus €3,231 in Meaux (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bussy-Saint-Georges or Meaux?
In Bussy-Saint-Georges, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,640 a year, versus €22,410 in Meaux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bussy-Saint-Georges and Meaux in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-et-Marne (77), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures