2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Mérignac (33): 2026 comparison
Mérignac has more inhabitants than Champigny-sur-Marne: 78,946 versus 78,400, or 0.7% more. Mérignac covers a larger area (48.2 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Champigny-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 6,938 inhabitants per km² versus 1,639.
The median apartment price is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne: €3,894 per m² versus €3,524. The median standard of living is higher in Mérignac (€27,750 a year versus €23,830).
The two cities are 506 km apart as the crow flies.
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
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Mérignac
City in Gironde
- Population
- 78,946 inhab.
- 64th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 48.2 km²
- Density
- 1,639 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Champigny-sur-MarneMérignac
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mérignac+0.7% | 78,400 | 78,946 | More populous: Mérignac+0.7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+8.9 pts | +1.3% | +10.3% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+8.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+11 pts | +2.8% | +14.2% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne4.2 times as high | 6,938 | 1,639 | Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne4.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+4.2 pts | 20.2% | 16.1% | More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+4.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mérignac+3.3 pts | 14.3% | 17.7% | More seniors: Mérignac+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.48 | 2.45 | 1.97 | Larger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.48 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% | 3,894 | 3,524 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% | 4,667 | 4,248 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+34% | 19.9 | 14.8 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+34% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+26% | 18.1 | 14.4 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Mérignac+2.6 pts | 44.0% | 46.6% | More homeowners: Mérignac+2.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mérignac+3.8 pts | 30.7% | 34.5% | More houses: Mérignac+3.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+21 pts | 44.0% | 23.1% | More social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Mérignac+3.5 pts | 0.8% | 4.3% | More second homes: Mérignac+3.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.2 pts | 5.8% | 3.6% | More vacant homes: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mérignac+11 pts | 36.62% | 47.24% | Higher rate: Mérignac+11 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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Mérignac+16% | 23,830 | 27,750 | Higher: Mérignac+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+9.6 pts | 23.2% | 13.6% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+9.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mérignac+18% | €28,529 | €33,598 | Higher: Mérignac+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mérignac+11 pts | 44% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Mérignac+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Mérignac+5.6 pts | 74.3% | 79.9% | Higher: Mérignac+5.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.2 pts | 12.9% | 10.7% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+2.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurent Jeanne | Thierry Trijoulet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mérignac+2.8 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Mérignac+2.8 pts |
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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mérignac+91% | 34.8273 in total | 66.4524 in total | More shops per capita: Mérignac+91% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+26% | 17.1134 in total | 13.6107 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+52% | 22.3175 in total | 33.9268 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+52% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+32% | 11.792 in total | 8.970 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+32% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+24% | 1.08 in total | 1.310 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+24% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac19 times as high | 0.11 in total | 2.419 in total | More per capita: Mérignac19 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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Champigny-sur-Marne+32% | 5.5 | 4.2 | Better access: Champigny-sur-Marne+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac2.2 times as high | 6.349 in total | 13.8109 in total | More per capita: Mérignac2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+37% | 24.0188 in total | 32.9260 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+37% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac2.5 times as high | 4.031 in total | 9.877 in total | More per capita: Mérignac2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+4% | 2.721 in total | 2.822 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 | 6 | 2 | More facilities: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 |
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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+9 | 38 | 29 | More schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+5 | 7 | 2 | More high schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mérignac+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Mérignac+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mérignac+89% | 4.5 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Mérignac+89% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+30% | 7.2 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Mérignac+30% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+68% | 3.5 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+68% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+17% | 2.7 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+17% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+38% | 7.2 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Mérignac+38% |
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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mérignac+1.3 °C | 12.9°C | 14.2°C | Warmer: Mérignac+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mérignac+21% | 1,717 | 2,070 | Sunnier: Mérignac+21% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mérignac+41% | 654 | 925 | Wetter: Mérignac+41% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mérignac+5 days/year | 118 | 123 | More rainy days: Mérignac+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+8 days/year | 31 | 23 | More frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mérignac+4 days/year | 21 | 26 | More hot days: Mérignac+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 | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Mérignac+23 | 20 | 43 | More declarations: Mérignac+23 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mérignac4.3 times as high | 11.3 | 48.2 | Larger: Mérignac4.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mérignac+2 m | 39 m | 41 m | Higher: Mérignac+2 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Gironde (33) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Bordeaux Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Bordeaux | |
| Functional area | Paris | Bordeaux |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Mérignac (33) at a glance
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Mérignac |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,400 | 78,946 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | +14.2% |
| Density per km² | 6,938 | 1,639 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,894 | 3,524 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,667 | 4,248 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.9 | 14.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.62% | 47.24% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,830 | 27,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 8.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 14.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 11.3 | 48.2 |
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FAQ
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Mérignac (33): your questions
Which is the larger city, Champigny-sur-Marne or Mérignac?
By population, Mérignac: 78,946 inhabitants versus 78,400 for Champigny-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mérignac is the 64th largest city in France, Champigny-sur-Marne the 66th. By area, Mérignac is also the larger (48.2 km²).
How far is Champigny-sur-Marne from Mérignac?
Champigny-sur-Marne and Mérignac are 506 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Mérignac?
To buy an apartment, Champigny-sur-Marne is more expensive: €3,894 per m² (median price), versus €3,524 in Mérignac (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Mérignac?
In Mérignac, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,750 a year, versus €23,830 in Champigny-sur-Marne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Champigny-sur-Marne or Mérignac?
Mérignac: 2,070 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