2026 comparison
Cergy vs Les Mureaux: 2026 comparison
Cergy has more inhabitants than Les Mureaux: 71,250 versus 34,793, or 2.0 times as many. Les Mureaux covers a larger area (12.0 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Cergy is more densely populated: 6,116 inhabitants per km² versus 2,902.
The median apartment price is higher in Cergy: €3,320 per m² versus €2,011. The median standard of living is higher in Cergy (€22,560 a year versus €19,800).
The two cities are 11 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
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Cergy
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 71,250 inhab.
- 74th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 6,116 per km²
Les Mureaux
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 34,793 inhab.
- 241st in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 12.0 km²
- Density
- 2,902 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CergyLes Mureaux
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cergy2.0 times as high | 71,250 | 34,793 | More populous: Cergy2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+1.8 pt | +6.9% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Cergy+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+4.9 pts | +14.9% | +10.0% | Stronger growth: Cergy+4.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cergy2.1 times as high | 6,116 | 2,902 | Denser: Cergy2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Les Mureaux+2.8 pts | 22.6% | 25.5% | More young people: Les Mureaux+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Mureaux+5.2 pts | 9.1% | 14.3% | More seniors: Les Mureaux+5.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Les Mureaux+0.49 | 2.41 | 2.90 | Larger households: Les Mureaux+0.49 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cergy+65% | 3,320 | 2,011 | More expensive: Cergy+65% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cergy+10% | 3,113 | 2,826 | More expensive: Cergy+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cergy+13% | 18.5 | 16.3 | More expensive: Cergy+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cergy+11% | 16.5 | 14.9 | More expensive: Cergy+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Mureaux+9.8 pts | 30.9% | 40.7% | More homeowners: Les Mureaux+9.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Mureaux+18 pts | 15.8% | 33.3% | More houses: Les Mureaux+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cergy+1.0 pt | 47.1% | 46.2% | More social housing: Cergy+1.0 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cergy+3.7 pts | 4.4% | 0.8% | More second homes: Cergy+3.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cergy+3.0 pts | 7.9% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Cergy+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cergy+3.7 pts | 47.54% | 43.85% | Higher rate: Cergy+3.7 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 | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cergy+14% | 22,560 | 19,800 | Higher: Cergy+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Les Mureaux+5.2 pts | 24.9% | 30.1% | Higher: Les Mureaux+5.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cergy+10% | €24,053 | €21,947 | Higher: Cergy+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cergy+7.5 pts | 38% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Cergy+7.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cergy+2.2 pts | 72.1% | 69.9% | Higher: Cergy+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Mureaux+4.0 pts | 15.1% | 19.1% | Higher: Les Mureaux+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Damien Vignier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+0.9 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Cergy+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cergy+12% | 39.2279 in total | 35.1122 in total | More shops per capita: Cergy+12% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Mureaux+27% | 13.395 in total | 17.059 in total | More per capita: Les Mureaux+27% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+10% | 30.6218 in total | 27.997 in total | More per capita: Cergy+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Mureaux+10% | 14.6104 in total | 16.156 in total | More per capita: Les Mureaux+10% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+17% | 1.712 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Cergy+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.410 in total | 1.45 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cergy+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Cergy+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cergy+33% | 3.0 | 2.2 | Better access: Cergy+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+20% | 3.827 in total | 3.211 in total | More per capita: Cergy+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+32% | 3.827 in total | 2.910 in total | More per capita: Cergy+32% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy3.2 times as high | 7.352 in total | 2.38 in total | More per capita: Cergy3.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+5% | 2.115 in total | 2.07 in total | More per capita: Cergy+5% |
| HospitalsTie | 1 | 1 | 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 | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cergy+31 | 53 | 22 | More schools: Cergy+31 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cergy+6 | 10 | 4 | More middle schools: Cergy+6 |
| High schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cergy+26 | 27 | 1 | More facilities: Cergy+26 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cergy+51% | 4.3 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Cergy+51% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy2.8 times as high | 12.9 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Cergy2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 3.3 | 3.3 | Tie |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+46% | 2.9 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Cergy+46% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+2% | 6.6 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Cergy+2% |
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 | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cergy+0.7 °C | 12.5°C | 11.8°C | Warmer: Cergy+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Les Mureaux+2% | 667 | 677 | Wetter: Les Mureaux+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Les Mureaux+4 days/year | 115 | 118 | More rainy days: Les Mureaux+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Les Mureaux+17 days/year | 35 | 52 | More frost days: Les Mureaux+17 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Les Mureaux+1 days/year | 18 | 19 | More hot days: Les Mureaux+1 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 | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cergy+10 | 21 | 11 | More declarations: Cergy+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Mureaux+3% | 11.7 | 12.0 | Larger: Les Mureaux+3% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+70 m | 94 m | 24 m | Higher: Cergy+70 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Yvelines (78) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | Communauté urbaine Grand Paris Seine et Oise | |
| 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
Cergy vs Les Mureaux at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Les Mureaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 34,793 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | +10.0% |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 2,902 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | 2,011 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | 2,826 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 16.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 43.85% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | 19,800 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 11.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 12.0 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Les Mureaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Les Mureaux?
By population, Cergy: 71,250 inhabitants versus 34,793 for Les Mureaux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cergy is the 74th largest city in France, Les Mureaux the 241st. By area, Les Mureaux is the larger (12.0 km²).
How far is Cergy from Les Mureaux?
Cergy and Les Mureaux are 11 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cergy or Les Mureaux?
To buy an apartment, Cergy is more expensive: €3,320 per m² (median price), versus €2,011 in Les Mureaux (+65%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cergy or Les Mureaux?
In Cergy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,560 a year, versus €19,800 in Les Mureaux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cergy and Les Mureaux in the same department?
No: Cergy is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Les Mureaux in Yvelines (78), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures