2026 comparison
Chelles (77) vs Clichy-sous-Bois: 2026 comparison
Chelles has more inhabitants than Clichy-sous-Bois: 54,900 versus 29,421, or 87% more. Chelles covers a larger area (15.9 km² versus 4.0 km²), but Clichy-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 7,448 inhabitants per km² versus 3,453.
The median apartment price is higher in Chelles: €3,661 per m² versus €2,013. The median standard of living is higher in Chelles (€26,290 a year versus €16,520).
The two cities are 4.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Chelles
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 54,900 inhab.
- 115th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 15.9 km²
- Density
- 3,453 per km²
Clichy-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 29,421 inhab.
- 301st in France · 26th in its department
- Area
- 4.0 km²
- Density
- 7,448 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChellesClichy-sous-Bois
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chelles+87% | 54,900 | 29,421 | More populous: Chelles+87% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Clichy-sous-Bois+2.2 pts | −1.0% | +1.2% | Stronger growth: Clichy-sous-Bois+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Chelles+6.4 pts | +2.0% | −4.5% | Stronger growth: Chelles+6.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois2.2 times as high | 3,453 | 7,448 | Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.9 pts | 20.4% | 26.3% | More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chelles+6.2 pts | 16.4% | 10.2% | More seniors: Chelles+6.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.90 | 2.38 | 3.28 | Larger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.90 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chelles+82% | 3,661 | 2,013 | More expensive: Chelles+82% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chelles+19% | 3,837 | 3,219 | More expensive: Chelles+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chelles+11% | 18.3 | 16.5 | More expensive: Chelles+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clichy-sous-Bois+2% | 16.1 | 16.5 | More expensive: Clichy-sous-Bois+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chelles+22 pts | 55.7% | 33.9% | More homeowners: Chelles+22 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Chelles+19 pts | 41.3% | 22.1% | More houses: Chelles+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+21 pts | 24.7% | 45.2% | More social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chelles+1.1 pt | 1.4% | 0.3% | More second homes: Chelles+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chelles+0.7 pt | 5.6% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Chelles+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chelles+9.6 pts | 43.21% | 33.60% | Higher rate: Chelles+9.6 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 | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chelles+59% | 26,290 | 16,520 | Higher: Chelles+59% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+28 pts | 17.6% | 45.4% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+28 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chelles+76% | €32,248 | €18,346 | Higher: Chelles+76% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chelles+26 pts | 51% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Chelles+26 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chelles+17 pts | 76.9% | 59.6% | Higher: Chelles+17 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+8.6 pts | 11.4% | 19.9% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+8.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brice Rabaste | Olivier Klein | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chelles+5.0 pts | 98% | 93% | Better covered: Chelles+5.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chelles+84% | 38.3210 in total | 20.761 in total | More shops per capita: Chelles+84% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+39% | 15.183 in total | 10.932 in total | More per capita: Chelles+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+11% | 22.2122 in total | 20.159 in total | More per capita: Chelles+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+6% | 10.960 in total | 11.634 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+40% | 1.58 in total | 2.06 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+40% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles3.8 times as high | 1.37 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Chelles3.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Chelles+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Chelles+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Clichy-sous-Bois+39% | 2.1 | 2.9 | Better access: Clichy-sous-Bois+39% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.2 times as high | 15.183 in total | 6.820 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.4 times as high | 10.658 in total | 4.413 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles13 times as high | 4.625 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Chelles13 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+34% | 2.715 in total | 2.06 in total | More per capita: Chelles+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Chelles+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Chelles+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 | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chelles+12 | 34 | 22 | More schools: Chelles+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chelles+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Chelles+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chelles+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Chelles+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chelles+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Chelles+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+14% | 6.9 | 7.9 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+14% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+12% | 7.3 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+51% | 3.8 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+51% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+14% | 1.9 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+14% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+15% | 6.2 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+15% |
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 | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chelles+14 | 28 | 14 | More declarations: Chelles+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chelles4.0 times as high | 15.9 | 3.95 | Larger: Chelles4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+57 m | 41 m | 99 m | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+57 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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
Chelles (77) vs Clichy-sous-Bois at a glance
| Criterion | Chelles | Clichy-sous-Bois |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,900 | 29,421 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | −4.5% |
| Density per km² | 3,453 | 7,448 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,661 | 2,013 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,837 | 3,219 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.3 | 16.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.21% | 33.60% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,290 | 16,520 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 19.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 15.9 | 3.95 |
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FAQ
Chelles (77) vs Clichy-sous-Bois: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chelles or Clichy-sous-Bois?
By population, Chelles: 54,900 inhabitants versus 29,421 for Clichy-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chelles is the 115th largest city in France, Clichy-sous-Bois the 301st. By area, Chelles is also the larger (15.9 km²).
How far is Chelles from Clichy-sous-Bois?
Chelles and Clichy-sous-Bois are 4.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chelles or Clichy-sous-Bois?
To buy an apartment, Chelles is more expensive: €3,661 per m² (median price), versus €2,013 in Clichy-sous-Bois (+82%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chelles or Clichy-sous-Bois?
In Chelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,290 a year, versus €16,520 in Clichy-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chelles and Clichy-sous-Bois in the same department?
No: Chelles is in Seine-et-Marne (77), and Clichy-sous-Bois in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures