2026 comparison
Cergy vs Pontoise: 2026 comparison
Cergy has more inhabitants than Pontoise: 71,250 versus 32,475, or 2.2 times as many. Cergy is both larger (11.7 km² versus 7.2 km²) and more densely populated (6,116 inhabitants per km² versus 4,542).
The median apartment price is higher in Cergy: €3,320 per m² versus €3,297. The median standard of living is higher in Pontoise (€24,740 a year versus €22,560).
The two cities are 4.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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
Pontoise
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 32,475 inhab.
- 259th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 7.2 km²
- Density
- 4,542 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CergyPontoise
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cergy2.2 times as high | 71,250 | 32,475 | More populous: Cergy2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+5.2 pts | +6.9% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Cergy+5.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+7.7 pts | +14.9% | +7.2% | Stronger growth: Cergy+7.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cergy+35% | 6,116 | 4,542 | Denser: Cergy+35% |
| Under 15More young people: Cergy+2.4 pts | 22.6% | 20.2% | More young people: Cergy+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pontoise+3.5 pts | 9.1% | 12.7% | More seniors: Pontoise+3.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cergy+0.16 | 2.41 | 2.25 | Larger households: Cergy+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cergy+0.7% | 3,320 | 3,297 | More expensive: Cergy+0.7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pontoise+18% | 3,113 | 3,666 | More expensive: Pontoise+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cergy+4% | 18.5 | 17.8 | More expensive: Cergy+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pontoise+1% | 16.5 | 16.7 | More expensive: Pontoise+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pontoise+5.2 pts | 30.9% | 36.1% | More homeowners: Pontoise+5.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pontoise+4.5 pts | 15.8% | 20.3% | More houses: Pontoise+4.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cergy+6.6 pts | 47.1% | 40.5% | More social housing: Cergy+6.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cergy+2.2 pts | 4.4% | 2.2% | More second homes: Cergy+2.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Pontoise+1.0 pt | 7.9% | 8.9% | More vacant homes: Pontoise+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pontoise+2.9 pts | 47.54% | 50.46% | Higher rate: Pontoise+2.9 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 | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pontoise+10% | 22,560 | 24,740 | Higher: Pontoise+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cergy+3.3 pts | 24.9% | 21.6% | Higher: Cergy+3.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pontoise+20% | €24,053 | €28,974 | Higher: Pontoise+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pontoise+6.8 pts | 38% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Pontoise+6.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pontoise+2.3 pts | 72.1% | 74.4% | Higher: Pontoise+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cergy+3.4 pts | 15.1% | 11.7% | Higher: Cergy+3.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Stéphanie Von Euw | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+2.9 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Cergy+2.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Pontoise+17% | 39.2279 in total | 45.9149 in total | More shops per capita: Pontoise+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+62% | 13.395 in total | 21.670 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+62% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+36% | 30.6218 in total | 41.6135 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+92% | 14.6104 in total | 28.091 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+92% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+65% | 1.712 in total | 2.89 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+65% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy4.6 times as high | 1.410 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Cergy4.6 times as high |
| 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 | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cergy+82% | 3.0 | 1.7 | Better access: Cergy+82% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+54% | 3.827 in total | 5.919 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+54% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise2.4 times as high | 3.827 in total | 8.929 in total | More per capita: Pontoise2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+10% | 7.352 in total | 8.026 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+10% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontoise+17% | 2.115 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Pontoise+17% |
| 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 | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cergy+32 | 53 | 21 | More schools: Cergy+32 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cergy+3 | 10 | 7 | More middle schools: Cergy+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Pontoise+2 | 4 | 6 | More high schools: Pontoise+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cergy+17 | 27 | 10 | More facilities: Cergy+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pontoise+50% | 4.3 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Pontoise+50% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+68% | 12.9 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Cergy+68% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+27% | 3.3 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Cergy+27% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+53% | 2.9 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Cergy+53% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+8% | 6.6 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Cergy+8% |
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 | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cergy+8 | 21 | 13 | More declarations: Cergy+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cergy+63% | 11.7 | 7.15 | Larger: Cergy+63% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+45 m | 94 m | 48 m | Higher: Cergy+45 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 |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | 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
Cergy vs Pontoise at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Pontoise |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 32,475 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | +7.2% |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 4,542 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | 3,297 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | 3,666 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 17.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 50.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | 24,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 7.15 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Pontoise: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Pontoise?
By population, Cergy: 71,250 inhabitants versus 32,475 for Pontoise (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cergy is the 74th largest city in France, Pontoise the 259th. By area, Cergy is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Cergy from Pontoise?
Cergy and Pontoise 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 Cergy or Pontoise?
To buy an apartment, Cergy is more expensive: €3,320 per m² (median price), versus €3,297 in Pontoise (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cergy or Pontoise?
In Pontoise, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,740 a year, versus €22,560 in Cergy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cergy and Pontoise 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