2026 comparison
Charenton-le-Pont vs Vincennes: 2026 comparison
Vincennes has more inhabitants than Charenton-le-Pont: 48,644 versus 29,019, or 68% more. Vincennes is both larger (1.9 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (25,468 inhabitants per km² versus 15,686).
The median apartment price is higher in Vincennes: €8,918 per m² versus €7,839. The median standard of living is higher in Vincennes (€40,120 a year versus €34,140).
The two cities are 3.6 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
Vincennes
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 48,644 inhab.
- 142nd in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 25,468 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Charenton-le-PontVincennes
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vincennes+68% | 29,019 | 48,644 | More populous: Vincennes+68% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Vincennes+1.2 pt | −4.1% | −2.9% | Smaller decline: Vincennes+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Vincennes+2.2 pts | −5.2% | −3.0% | Smaller decline: Vincennes+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vincennes+62% | 15,686 | 25,468 | Denser: Vincennes+62% |
| Under 15More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+0.6 pt | 16.7% | 16.1% | More young people: Charenton-le-Pont+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+1.2 pt | 17.6% | 16.4% | More seniors: Charenton-le-Pont+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Charenton-le-Pont+0.12 | 2.06 | 1.94 | Larger households: Charenton-le-Pont+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vincennes+14% | 7,839 | 8,918 | More expensive: Vincennes+14% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vincennes+7% | 10,635 | 11,415 | More expensive: Vincennes+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vincennes+8% | 27.2 | 29.4 | More expensive: Vincennes+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+25% | 23.1 | 18.5 | More expensive: Charenton-le-Pont+25% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vincennes+8.7 pts | 40.0% | 48.7% | More homeowners: Vincennes+8.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vincennes+2.9 pts | 1.6% | 4.5% | More houses: Vincennes+2.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+13 pts | 25.8% | 13.2% | More social housing: Charenton-le-Pont+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vincennes+1.0 pt | 4.5% | 5.4% | More second homes: Vincennes+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.9 pt | 8.4% | 6.5% | More vacant homes: Charenton-le-Pont+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vincennes+5.0 pts | 29.90% | 34.89% | Higher rate: Vincennes+5.0 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 | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vincennes+18% | 34,140 | 40,120 | Higher: Vincennes+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Charenton-le-Pont+2.1 pts | 11.0% | 8.9% | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+2.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vincennes+16% | €49,846 | €57,952 | Higher: Vincennes+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vincennes+5.4 pts | 65% | 71% | More taxpaying households: Vincennes+5.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vincennes+4.8 pts | 79.8% | 84.6% | Higher: Vincennes+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt | 9.2% | 7.3% | Higher: Charenton-le-Pont+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hervé Gicquel | Charlotte Libert | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vincennes+0.7 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Vincennes+0.7 pt |
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 | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vincennes+39% | 57.2166 in total | 79.4386 in total | More shops per capita: Vincennes+39% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+28% | 21.763 in total | 27.8135 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+28% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+49% | 29.686 in total | 44.2215 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+63% | 12.436 in total | 7.637 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+43% | 1.75 in total | 2.512 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+43% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+59% | 1.03 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+59% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vincennes+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Vincennes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vincennes+10% | 3.5 | 3.8 | Better access: Vincennes+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+27% | 7.622 in total | 9.747 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+52% | 36.9107 in total | 24.3118 in total | More per capita: Charenton-le-Pont+52% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+17% | 10.731 in total | 12.561 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+17% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+13% | 3.19 in total | 3.517 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Charenton-le-Pont+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Charenton-le-Pont+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 | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vincennes+5 | 13 | 18 | More schools: Vincennes+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vincennes+1 | 3 | 4 | More middle schools: Vincennes+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vincennes+5 | 3 | 8 | More high schools: Vincennes+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vincennes+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Vincennes+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+70% | 4.8 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vincennes+43% | 12.6 | 18.1 | Higher rate: Vincennes+43% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+50% | 2.2 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+50% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+33% | 1.6 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+33% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+23% | 9.2 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Charenton-le-Pont+23% |
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 | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Charenton-le-Pont+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Charenton-le-Pont+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vincennes+3% | 1.85 | 1.91 | Larger: Vincennes+3% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vincennes+2 m | 51 m | 53 m | Higher: Vincennes+2 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 Vincennes at a glance
| Criterion | Charenton-le-Pont | Vincennes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,019 | 48,644 |
| Change over 10 years | −5.2% | −3.0% |
| Density per km² | 15,686 | 25,468 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,839 | 8,918 |
| Median house price €/m² | 10,635 | 11,415 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.2 | 29.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 29.90% | 34.89% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 34,140 | 40,120 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.85 | 1.91 |
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FAQ
Charenton-le-Pont vs Vincennes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Charenton-le-Pont or Vincennes?
By population, Vincennes: 48,644 inhabitants versus 29,019 for Charenton-le-Pont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vincennes is the 142nd largest city in France, Charenton-le-Pont the 306th. By area, Vincennes is also the larger (1.9 km²).
How far is Charenton-le-Pont from Vincennes?
Charenton-le-Pont and Vincennes are 3.6 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 Vincennes?
To buy an apartment, Vincennes is more expensive: €8,918 per m² (median price), versus €7,839 in Charenton-le-Pont (+14%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Charenton-le-Pont or Vincennes?
In Vincennes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,120 a year, versus €34,140 in Charenton-le-Pont (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Charenton-le-Pont and Vincennes 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