2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Créteil: 2026 comparison
Créteil has more inhabitants than Champigny-sur-Marne: 93,813 versus 78,400, or 20% more. Créteil is both larger (11.5 km² versus 11.3 km²) and more densely populated (8,186 inhabitants per km² versus 6,938).
The median apartment price is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne: €3,894 per m² versus €3,846. The median standard of living is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne (€23,830 a year versus €23,720).
The two cities are 6.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Champigny-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 78,400 inhab.
- 66th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,938 per km²
Créteil
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 93,813 inhab.
- 48th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.5 km²
- Density
- 8,186 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Champigny-sur-MarneCréteil
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Créteil+20% | 78,400 | 93,813 | More populous: Créteil+20% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.1 pt | +1.3% | +1.2% | Stronger growth: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Créteil+1.0 pt | +2.8% | +3.8% | Stronger growth: Créteil+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Créteil+18% | 6,938 | 8,186 | Denser: Créteil+18% |
| Under 15More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.9 pt | 20.2% | 19.4% | More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Créteil+0.3 pt | 14.3% | 14.6% | More seniors: Créteil+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.11 | 2.45 | 2.34 | Larger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+1% | 3,894 | 3,846 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+1% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Créteil+24% | 4,667 | 5,786 | More expensive: Créteil+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Créteil+6% | 19.9 | 21.0 | More expensive: Créteil+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Créteil+3% | 18.1 | 18.5 | More expensive: Créteil+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Champigny-sur-Marne+9.7 pts | 44.0% | 34.3% | More homeowners: Champigny-sur-Marne+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Champigny-sur-Marne+23 pts | 30.7% | 7.2% | More houses: Champigny-sur-Marne+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Créteil+3.0 pts | 44.0% | 47.0% | More social housing: Créteil+3.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Créteil+0.2 pt | 0.8% | 1.0% | More second homes: Créteil+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.0 pts | 5.8% | 3.8% | More vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Créteil+8.7 pts | 36.62% | 45.32% | Higher rate: Créteil+8.7 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.5% | 23,830 | 23,720 | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.1 pt | 23.2% | 23.1% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.1 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+4% | €28,529 | €27,336 | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+4% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 44% | 44% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Créteil+0.5 pt | 74.3% | 74.8% | Higher: Créteil+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Créteil+0.5 pt | 12.9% | 13.4% | Higher: Créteil+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurent Jeanne | Laurent Cathala | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Créteil+1.3 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Créteil+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Créteil+35% | 34.8273 in total | 46.9440 in total | More shops per capita: Créteil+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+22% | 17.1134 in total | 14.0131 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+35% | 22.3175 in total | 30.2283 in total | More per capita: Créteil+35% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+17% | 11.792 in total | 13.8129 in total | More per capita: Créteil+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+78% | 1.08 in total | 1.817 in total | More per capita: Créteil+78% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil6.7 times as high | 0.11 in total | 0.98 in total | More per capita: Créteil6.7 times as high |
| 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% | 5.5 | 5.0 | Better access: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+23% | 6.349 in total | 7.772 in total | More per capita: Créteil+23% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne2.5 times as high | 24.0188 in total | 9.589 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+67% | 4.031 in total | 6.662 in total | More per capita: Créteil+67% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+9% | 2.721 in total | 2.523 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 | 6 | 5 | More facilities: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 |
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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Créteil+7 | 38 | 45 | More schools: Créteil+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Créteil+3 | 9 | 12 | More middle schools: Créteil+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Créteil+4 | 7 | 11 | More high schools: Créteil+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Créteil+21 | 2 | 23 | More facilities: Créteil+21 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+24% | 4.5 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+24% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil2.5 times as high | 7.2 | 18.3 | Higher rate: Créteil2.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+16% | 3.5 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Créteil+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+35% | 2.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+35% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+8% | 7.2 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Créteil+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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.2 °C | 12.9°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Créteil+7% | 1,717 | 1,831 | Sunnier: Créteil+7% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Champigny-sur-Marne+8% | 654 | 607 | Wetter: Champigny-sur-Marne+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+7 days/year | 118 | 111 | More rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 days/year | 31 | 27 | More frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 days/year | 21 | 18 | More hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+8 | 20 | 12 | More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Créteil+1% | 11.3 | 11.5 | Larger: Créteil+1% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+3 m | 39 m | 36 m | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+3 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
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Créteil at a glance
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Créteil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,400 | 93,813 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | +3.8% |
| Density per km² | 6,938 | 8,186 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,894 | 3,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,667 | 5,786 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.9 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.62% | 45.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,830 | 23,720 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 11.3 | 11.5 |
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FAQ
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Créteil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Champigny-sur-Marne or Créteil?
By population, Créteil: 93,813 inhabitants versus 78,400 for Champigny-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Créteil is the 48th largest city in France, Champigny-sur-Marne the 66th. By area, Créteil is also the larger (11.5 km²).
How far is Champigny-sur-Marne from Créteil?
Champigny-sur-Marne and Créteil are 6.2 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 Champigny-sur-Marne or Créteil?
To buy an apartment, Champigny-sur-Marne is more expensive: €3,894 per m² (median price), versus €3,846 in Créteil (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Créteil?
In Champigny-sur-Marne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,830 a year, versus €23,720 in Créteil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Champigny-sur-Marne or Créteil?
Créteil: 1,831 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Champigny-sur-Marne (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures