2026 comparison
Chelles (77) vs Melun: 2026 comparison
Chelles has more inhabitants than Melun: 54,900 versus 46,211, or 19% more. Chelles covers a larger area (15.9 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 3,453.
The median apartment price is higher in Chelles: €3,661 per m² versus €2,975. The median standard of living is higher in Chelles (€26,290 a year versus €21,310).
The two cities are 38 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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
Melun
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,211 inhab.
- 158th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.0 km²
- Density
- 5,748 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChellesMelun
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chelles+19% | 54,900 | 46,211 | More populous: Chelles+19% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+16 pts | −1.0% | +15.1% | Stronger growth: Melun+16 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+13 pts | +2.0% | +14.8% | Stronger growth: Melun+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun+66% | 3,453 | 5,748 | Denser: Melun+66% |
| Under 15More young people: Melun+2.4 pts | 20.4% | 22.8% | More young people: Melun+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chelles+5.1 pts | 16.4% | 11.3% | More seniors: Chelles+5.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Chelles+0.11 | 2.38 | 2.27 | Larger households: Chelles+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chelles+23% | 3,661 | 2,975 | More expensive: Chelles+23% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chelles+29% | 3,837 | 2,981 | More expensive: Chelles+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chelles+13% | 18.3 | 16.2 | More expensive: Chelles+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chelles+15% | 16.1 | 14.1 | More expensive: Chelles+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chelles+28 pts | 55.7% | 27.7% | More homeowners: Chelles+28 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Chelles+27 pts | 41.3% | 14.2% | More houses: Chelles+27 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+17 pts | 24.7% | 41.2% | More social housing: Melun+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chelles+0.3 pt | 1.4% | 1.1% | More second homes: Chelles+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Melun+3.0 pts | 5.6% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Melun+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Melun+3.5 pts | 43.21% | 46.68% | Higher rate: Melun+3.5 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 | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chelles+23% | 26,290 | 21,310 | Higher: Chelles+23% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Melun+10 pts | 17.6% | 27.8% | Higher: Melun+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chelles+39% | €32,248 | €23,278 | Higher: Chelles+39% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chelles+12 pts | 51% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Chelles+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chelles+2.8 pts | 76.9% | 74.1% | Higher: Chelles+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Melun+3.3 pts | 11.4% | 14.6% | Higher: Melun+3.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brice Rabaste | Kadir Mebarek | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chelles+1.6 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Chelles+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Melun+38% | 38.3210 in total | 52.8244 in total | More shops per capita: Melun+38% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+50% | 15.183 in total | 22.7105 in total | More per capita: Melun+50% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+85% | 22.2122 in total | 41.1190 in total | More per capita: Melun+85% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+11% | 10.960 in total | 12.156 in total | More per capita: Melun+11% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun2.1 times as high | 1.58 in total | 3.014 in total | More per capita: Melun2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles5.9 times as high | 1.37 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Chelles5.9 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 | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.1 | 2.1 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.3 times as high | 15.183 in total | 6.731 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.6 times as high | 10.658 in total | 37.7174 in total | More per capita: Melun3.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+76% | 4.625 in total | 8.037 in total | More per capita: Melun+76% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+26% | 2.715 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Chelles+26% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Melun+4 | 1 | 5 | More facilities: Melun+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 | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chelles+8 | 34 | 26 | More schools: Chelles+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chelles+2 | 9 | 7 | More middle schools: Chelles+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chelles+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Chelles+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Melun+6 | 1 | 7 | More facilities: Melun+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+9% | 6.9 | 7.6 | Higher rate: Melun+9% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+91% | 7.3 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Melun+91% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+34% | 3.8 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Melun+34% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+7% | 1.9 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Melun+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+43% | 6.2 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Melun+43% |
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 | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Chelles+1.0 °C | 12.3°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Chelles+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Melun+10% | 1,634 | 1,798 | Sunnier: Melun+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chelles+7% | 721 | 673 | Wetter: Chelles+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Melun+2 days/year | 118 | 120 | More rainy days: Melun+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Melun+24 days/year | 41 | 65 | More frost days: Melun+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Chelles+1 days/year | 17 | 16 | More hot days: Chelles+1 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 | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chelles+13 | 28 | 15 | More declarations: Chelles+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chelles+98% | 15.9 | 8.04 | Larger: Chelles+98% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Melun+7 m | 41 m | 48 m | Higher: Melun+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | Communauté d'agglomération Melun Val de Seine | |
| 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 Melun at a glance
| Criterion | Chelles | Melun |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,900 | 46,211 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | +14.8% |
| Density per km² | 3,453 | 5,748 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,661 | 2,975 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,837 | 2,981 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.21% | 46.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,290 | 21,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,798 |
| Area km² | 15.9 | 8.04 |
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FAQ
Chelles (77) vs Melun: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chelles or Melun?
By population, Chelles: 54,900 inhabitants versus 46,211 for Melun (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chelles is the 115th largest city in France, Melun the 158th. By area, Chelles is also the larger (15.9 km²).
How far is Chelles from Melun?
Chelles and Melun are 38 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-et-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chelles or Melun?
To buy an apartment, Chelles is more expensive: €3,661 per m² (median price), versus €2,975 in Melun (+23%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chelles or Melun?
In Chelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,290 a year, versus €21,310 in Melun (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Chelles or Melun?
Melun: 1,798 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Chelles (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