2026 comparison
Charenton-le-Pont vs Maisons-Alfort: 2026 comparison
Maisons-Alfort has more inhabitants than Charenton-le-Pont: 57,144 versus 29,019, or 2.0 times as many. Maisons-Alfort covers a larger area (5.4 km² versus 1.9 km²), but Charenton-le-Pont is more densely populated: 15,686 inhabitants per km² versus 10,681.
The median apartment price is higher in Charenton-le-Pont: €7,839 per m² versus €5,673. The median standard of living is higher in Charenton-le-Pont (€34,140 a year versus €31,480).
The two cities are 3.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Charenton-le-Pont
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 29,019 inhab.
- 306th in France · 20th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 15,686 per km²
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Maisons-Alfort
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 57,144 inhab.
- 108th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 10,681 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Charenton-le-PontMaisons-Alfort
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Maisons-Alfort+97% | 29,019 | 57,144 | More populous: Maisons-Alfort+97% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+5.7 pts | −4.1% | +1.6% | Stronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+5.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+9.5 pts | −5.2% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+9.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Charenton-le-Pont+47% | 15,686 | 10,681 | Denser: Charenton-le-Pont+47% |
| Under 15More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+0.2 pt | 16.7% | 16.5% | More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt | 17.6% | 15.8% | More seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Maisons-Alfort+0.05 | 2.06 | 2.11 | Larger households: Maisons-Alfort+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+38% | 7,839 | 5,673 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+38% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+54% | 10,635 | 6,900 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+54% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+15% | 27.2 | 23.6 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+8% | 23.1 | 21.5 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Maisons-Alfort+3.0 pts | 40.0% | 43.0% | More homeowners: Maisons-Alfort+3.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Maisons-Alfort+13 pts | 1.6% | 14.6% | More houses: Maisons-Alfort+13 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+0.6 pt | 25.8% | 25.2% | More social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+0.6 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.6 pt | 4.5% | 2.9% | More second homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+0.9 pt | 8.4% | 7.5% | More vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+0.2 pt | 29.90% | 29.67% | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+0.2 pt |
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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+8% | 34,140 | 31,480 | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Maisons-Alfort+0.7 pt | 11.0% | 11.7% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+24% | €49,846 | €40,276 | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+24% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+2.4 pts | 65% | 63% | More taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Maisons-Alfort+0.8 pt | 79.8% | 80.7% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+0.1 pt | 9.2% | 9.1% | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hervé Gicquel | Romain Maria | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+52% | 57.2166 in total | 37.6215 in total | More shops per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+52% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+23% | 21.763 in total | 17.7101 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+32% | 29.686 in total | 22.4128 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+32% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+6% | 12.436 in total | 13.175 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.75 in total | 1.710 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+18% | 1.03 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+18% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Maisons-Alfort+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Maisons-Alfort+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Maisons-Alfort+22% | 3.5 | 4.2 | Better access: Maisons-Alfort+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+6% | 7.622 in total | 7.241 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont4.3 times as high | 36.9107 in total | 8.649 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont4.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+85% | 10.731 in total | 5.833 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+85% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+18% | 3.19 in total | 2.615 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Charenton-le-Pont+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Charenton-le-Pont+2 |
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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Maisons-Alfort+15 | 13 | 28 | More schools: Maisons-Alfort+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Maisons-Alfort+3 | 3 | 6 | More middle schools: Maisons-Alfort+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Charenton-le-Pont+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Charenton-le-Pont+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Maisons-Alfort+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Maisons-Alfort+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+15% | 4.8 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+15% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+25% | 12.6 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.2 | 2.2 | Tie |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 1.6 | 1.6 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+14% | 9.2 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+14% |
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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Maisons-Alfort+4 | 5 | 9 | More declarations: Maisons-Alfort+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Maisons-Alfort2.9 times as high | 1.85 | 5.35 | Larger: Maisons-Alfort2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+18 m | 51 m | 33 m | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+18 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
Charenton-le-Pont vs Maisons-Alfort at a glance
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Maisons-Alfort |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,019 | 57,144 |
| Change over 10 years | −5.2% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 15,686 | 10,681 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,839 | 5,673 |
| Median house price €/m² | 10,635 | 6,900 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.2 | 23.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 29.90% | 29.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 34,140 | 31,480 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.85 | 5.35 |
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FAQ
Charenton-le-Pont vs Maisons-Alfort: your questions
Which is the larger city, Charenton-le-Pont or Maisons-Alfort?
By population, Maisons-Alfort: 57,144 inhabitants versus 29,019 for Charenton-le-Pont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Maisons-Alfort is the 108th largest city in France, Charenton-le-Pont the 306th. By area, Maisons-Alfort is also the larger (5.4 km²).
How far is Charenton-le-Pont from Maisons-Alfort?
Charenton-le-Pont and Maisons-Alfort are 3.5 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 Charenton-le-Pont or Maisons-Alfort?
To buy an apartment, Charenton-le-Pont is more expensive: €7,839 per m² (median price), versus €5,673 in Maisons-Alfort (+38%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Charenton-le-Pont or Maisons-Alfort?
In Charenton-le-Pont, half of the residents have a standard of living above €34,140 a year, versus €31,480 in Maisons-Alfort (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Charenton-le-Pont and Maisons-Alfort in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures