2026 comparison
Charenton-le-Pont vs Paris: 2026 comparison
Paris has more inhabitants than Charenton-le-Pont: 2,119,412 versus 29,019, or 73 times as many. Paris is both larger (105 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (20,108 inhabitants per km² versus 15,686).
The median apartment price is higher in Paris: €10,116 per m² versus €7,839. The median standard of living is higher in Charenton-le-Pont (€34,140 a year versus €33,650).
The two cities are 5.8 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Paris
City in Paris
- Population
- 2,119,412 inhab.
- 1st in France
- Area
- 105 km²
- Density
- 20,108 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Charenton-le-PontParis
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Paris73 times as high | 29,019 | 2,119,412 | More populous: Paris73 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Paris+0.8 pt | −4.1% | −3.3% | Smaller decline: Paris+0.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Charenton-le-Pont+0.5 pt | −5.2% | −5.6% | Smaller decline: Charenton-le-Pont+0.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Paris+28% | 15,686 | 20,108 | Denser: Paris+28% |
| Under 15More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+3.9 pts | 16.7% | 12.8% | More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+3.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Paris+0.1 pt | 17.6% | 17.7% | More seniors: Paris+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Charenton-le-Pont+0.22 | 2.06 | 1.84 | Larger households: Charenton-le-Pont+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Paris+29% | 7,839 | 10,116 | More expensive: Paris+29% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Paris+32% | 10,635 | 13,990 | More expensive: Paris+32% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Paris+18% | 27.2 | 32.1 | More expensive: Paris+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Paris+7% | 23.1 | 24.7 | More expensive: Paris+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Charenton-le-Pont+6.8 pts | 40.0% | 33.2% | More homeowners: Charenton-le-Pont+6.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Charenton-le-Pont+0.9 pt | 1.6% | 0.8% | More houses: Charenton-le-Pont+0.9 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+2.6 pts | 25.8% | 23.2% | More social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+2.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Paris+5.4 pts | 4.5% | 9.9% | More second homes: Paris+5.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Paris+1.5 pt | 8.4% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Paris+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+8.7 pts | 29.90% | 21.21% | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+1% | 34,140 | 33,650 | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Paris+5.8 pts | 11.0% | 16.8% | Higher: Paris+5.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Paris+18% | €49,846 | €58,947 | Higher: Paris+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+6.3 pts | 65% | 59% | More taxpaying households: Charenton-le-Pont+6.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.1 pt | 79.8% | 78.8% | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Paris+1.3 pt | 9.2% | 10.5% | Higher: Paris+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hervé Gicquel | Emmanuel Grégoire | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Charenton-le-Pont+2.2 pts | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Charenton-le-Pont+2.2 pts |
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 | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Paris2.2 times as high | 57.2166 in total | 126.026,708 in total | More shops per capita: Paris2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris+70% | 21.763 in total | 36.97,824 in total | More per capita: Paris+70% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris3.3 times as high | 29.686 in total | 98.720,911 in total | More per capita: Paris3.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+61% | 12.436 in total | 7.71,632 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+61% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris+10% | 1.75 in total | 1.9402 in total | More per capita: Paris+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris7.7 times as high | 1.03 in total | 7.91,682 in total | More per capita: Paris7.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Paris+34 | 0 | 34 | More stations: Paris+34 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Paris+59% | 3.5 | 5.5 | Better access: Paris+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris+69% | 7.622 in total | 12.82,722 in total | More per capita: Paris+69% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+12% | 36.9107 in total | 33.17,007 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+12% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris+8% | 10.731 in total | 11.52,446 in total | More per capita: Paris+8% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Paris+31% | 3.19 in total | 4.1864 in total | More per capita: Paris+31% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Paris+121 | 2 | 123 | More facilities: Paris+121 |
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 | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Paris+820 | 13 | 833 | More schools: Paris+820 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Paris+227 | 3 | 230 | More middle schools: Paris+227 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Paris+240 | 3 | 243 | More high schools: Paris+240 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Paris+778 | 0 | 778 | More facilities: Paris+778 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Paris+6% | 4.8 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Paris+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Paris3.6 times as high | 12.6 | 45.1 | Higher rate: Paris3.6 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Paris2.4 times as high | 2.2 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Paris2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Paris+9% | 1.6 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Paris+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+2% | 9.2 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Paris+0.4 °C | 12.9°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Paris+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Paris+2% | 654 | 667 | Wetter: Paris+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Charenton-le-Pont+6 days/year | 118 | 112 | More rainy days: Charenton-le-Pont+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Charenton-le-Pont+9 days/year | 31 | 22 | More frost days: Charenton-le-Pont+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 21 | 21 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Paris+15 | 5 | 20 | More declarations: Paris+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Paris+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Paris+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Paris57 times as high | 1.85 | 105 | Larger: Paris57 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+17 m | 51 m | 34 m | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+17 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Paris (75) | |
| 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 Paris at a glance
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,019 | 2,119,412 |
| Change over 10 years | −5.2% | −5.6% |
| Density per km² | 15,686 | 20,108 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,839 | 10,116 |
| Median house price €/m² | 10,635 | 13,990 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.2 | 32.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 29.90% | 21.21% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 34,140 | 33,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 10.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.85 | 105 |
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FAQ
Charenton-le-Pont vs Paris: your questions
Which is the larger city, Charenton-le-Pont or Paris?
By population, Paris: 2,119,412 inhabitants versus 29,019 for Charenton-le-Pont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Paris is the 1st largest city in France, Charenton-le-Pont the 306th. By area, Paris is also the larger (105 km²).
How far is Charenton-le-Pont from Paris?
Charenton-le-Pont and Paris are 5.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Charenton-le-Pont or Paris?
To buy an apartment, Paris is more expensive: €10,116 per m² (median price), versus €7,839 in Charenton-le-Pont (+29%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Charenton-le-Pont or Paris?
In Charenton-le-Pont, half of the residents have a standard of living above €34,140 a year, versus €33,650 in Paris (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Charenton-le-Pont and Paris in the same department?
No: Charenton-le-Pont is in Val-de-Marne (94), and Paris in Paris (75), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures