2026 comparison
Chelles (77) vs Neuilly-sur-Marne: 2026 comparison
Chelles has more inhabitants than Neuilly-sur-Marne: 54,900 versus 39,891, or 38% more. Chelles covers a larger area (15.9 km² versus 6.9 km²), but Neuilly-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 5,815 inhabitants per km² versus 3,453.
The median apartment price is higher in Chelles: €3,661 per m² versus €3,351. The median standard of living is higher in Chelles (€26,290 a year versus €23,160).
The two cities are 4.5 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
Neuilly-sur-Marne
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 39,891 inhab.
- 199th in France · 22nd in its department
- Area
- 6.9 km²
- Density
- 5,815 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChellesNeuilly-sur-Marne
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chelles+38% | 54,900 | 39,891 | More populous: Chelles+38% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Neuilly-sur-Marne+13 pts | −1.0% | +11.5% | Stronger growth: Neuilly-sur-Marne+13 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Neuilly-sur-Marne+13 pts | +2.0% | +14.5% | Stronger growth: Neuilly-sur-Marne+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Neuilly-sur-Marne+68% | 3,453 | 5,815 | Denser: Neuilly-sur-Marne+68% |
| Under 15More young people: Neuilly-sur-Marne+2.3 pts | 20.4% | 22.7% | More young people: Neuilly-sur-Marne+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chelles+4.4 pts | 16.4% | 12.0% | More seniors: Chelles+4.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Neuilly-sur-Marne+0.10 | 2.38 | 2.48 | Larger households: Neuilly-sur-Marne+0.10 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chelles+9% | 3,661 | 3,351 | More expensive: Chelles+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Marne+6% | 3,837 | 4,077 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Marne+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Neuilly-sur-Marne+3% | 18.3 | 18.8 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Marne+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 16.1 | 16.1 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chelles+15 pts | 55.7% | 40.3% | More homeowners: Chelles+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Chelles+24 pts | 41.3% | 17.7% | More houses: Chelles+24 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Neuilly-sur-Marne+17 pts | 24.7% | 41.4% | More social housing: Neuilly-sur-Marne+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chelles+0.4 pt | 1.4% | 1.0% | More second homes: Chelles+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chelles+2.1 pts | 5.6% | 3.5% | More vacant homes: Chelles+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chelles+5.8 pts | 43.21% | 37.41% | Higher rate: Chelles+5.8 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 | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chelles+14% | 26,290 | 23,160 | Higher: Chelles+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+5.3 pts | 17.6% | 22.9% | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+5.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chelles+22% | €32,248 | €26,406 | Higher: Chelles+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chelles+5.8 pts | 51% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Chelles+5.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chelles+1.3 pt | 76.9% | 75.6% | Higher: Chelles+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+1.0 pt | 11.4% | 12.4% | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brice Rabaste | Zartoshte Bakhtiari | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Neuilly-sur-Marne+0.5 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Neuilly-sur-Marne+0.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chelles+37% | 38.3210 in total | 27.8111 in total | More shops per capita: Chelles+37% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+28% | 15.183 in total | 11.847 in total | More per capita: Chelles+28% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+43% | 22.2122 in total | 15.562 in total | More per capita: Chelles+43% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+4% | 10.960 in total | 10.542 in total | More per capita: Chelles+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+94% | 1.58 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Chelles+94% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+1.3 | 1.37 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Chelles+1.3 |
| 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 | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Neuilly-sur-Marne+53% | 2.1 | 3.2 | Better access: Neuilly-sur-Marne+53% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.6 times as high | 15.183 in total | 5.823 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.6 times as high | 10.658 in total | 4.016 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+14% | 4.625 in total | 4.016 in total | More per capita: Chelles+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+36% | 2.715 in total | 2.08 in total | More per capita: Chelles+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Neuilly-sur-Marne+2 | 1 | 3 | More facilities: Neuilly-sur-Marne+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 | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chelles+12 | 34 | 22 | More schools: Chelles+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chelles+5 | 9 | 4 | More middle schools: Chelles+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chelles+6 | 8 | 2 | More high schools: Chelles+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Neuilly-sur-Marne+4 | 1 | 5 | More facilities: Neuilly-sur-Marne+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Chelles+6% | 6.9 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Chelles+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chelles+4% | 7.3 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Chelles+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Marne+15% | 3.8 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Marne+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chelles+12% | 1.9 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Chelles+12% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chelles+5% | 6.2 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Chelles+5% |
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 | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chelles+12 | 28 | 16 | More declarations: Chelles+12 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chelles2.3 times as high | 15.9 | 6.86 | Larger: Chelles2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+1 m | 41 m | 42 m | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Marne+1 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 Neuilly-sur-Marne at a glance
| Criterion | Chelles | Neuilly-sur-Marne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,900 | 39,891 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | +14.5% |
| Density per km² | 3,453 | 5,815 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,661 | 3,351 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,837 | 4,077 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.3 | 18.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.21% | 37.41% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,290 | 23,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 15.9 | 6.86 |
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FAQ
Chelles (77) vs Neuilly-sur-Marne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chelles or Neuilly-sur-Marne?
By population, Chelles: 54,900 inhabitants versus 39,891 for Neuilly-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chelles is the 115th largest city in France, Neuilly-sur-Marne the 199th. By area, Chelles is also the larger (15.9 km²).
How far is Chelles from Neuilly-sur-Marne?
Chelles and Neuilly-sur-Marne are 4.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chelles or Neuilly-sur-Marne?
To buy an apartment, Chelles is more expensive: €3,661 per m² (median price), versus €3,351 in Neuilly-sur-Marne (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chelles or Neuilly-sur-Marne?
In Chelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,290 a year, versus €23,160 in Neuilly-sur-Marne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chelles and Neuilly-sur-Marne in the same department?
No: Chelles is in Seine-et-Marne (77), and Neuilly-sur-Marne 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