2026 comparison
Chelles (77) vs Pontault-Combault: 2026 comparison
Chelles has more inhabitants than Pontault-Combault: 54,900 versus 39,332, or 40% more. Chelles is both larger (15.9 km² versus 13.6 km²) and more densely populated (3,453 inhabitants per km² versus 2,884).
The median apartment price is higher in Pontault-Combault: €4,105 per m² versus €3,661. The median standard of living is higher in Pontault-Combault (€27,700 a year versus €26,290).
The two cities are 11 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
Pontault-Combault
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 39,332 inhab.
- 202nd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.6 km²
- Density
- 2,884 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChellesPontault-Combault
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chelles+40% | 54,900 | 39,332 | More populous: Chelles+40% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pontault-Combault+4.2 pts | −1.0% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Pontault-Combault+4.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pontault-Combault+1.3 pt | +2.0% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Pontault-Combault+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Chelles+20% | 3,453 | 2,884 | Denser: Chelles+20% |
| Under 15More young people: Chelles+1.2 pt | 20.4% | 19.2% | More young people: Chelles+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chelles+1.9 pt | 16.4% | 14.5% | More seniors: Chelles+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Pontault-Combault+0.10 | 2.38 | 2.48 | Larger households: Pontault-Combault+0.10 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+12% | 3,661 | 4,105 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+0.2% | 3,837 | 3,846 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+0.2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chelles+1% | 18.3 | 18.1 | More expensive: Chelles+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chelles+10% | 16.1 | 14.7 | More expensive: Chelles+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pontault-Combault+1.6 pt | 55.7% | 57.3% | More homeowners: Pontault-Combault+1.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pontault-Combault+6.8 pts | 41.3% | 48.1% | More houses: Pontault-Combault+6.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Chelles+0.7 pt | 24.7% | 24.0% | More social housing: Chelles+0.7 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chelles+0.7 pt | 1.4% | 0.7% | More second homes: Chelles+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chelles+1.5 pt | 5.6% | 4.1% | More vacant homes: Chelles+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+7.0 pts | 43.21% | 50.17% | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+7.0 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 | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pontault-Combault+5% | 26,290 | 27,700 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Chelles+4.8 pts | 17.6% | 12.8% | Higher: Chelles+4.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pontault-Combault+3% | €32,248 | €33,358 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+3.5 pts | 51% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+3.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pontault-Combault+0.6 pt | 76.9% | 77.5% | Higher: Pontault-Combault+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Chelles+1.3 pt | 11.4% | 10.0% | Higher: Chelles+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brice Rabaste | Gilles Bord | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Pontault-Combault+0.9 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Pontault-Combault+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Pontault-Combault+36% | 38.3210 in total | 52.1205 in total | More shops per capita: Pontault-Combault+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault+3% | 15.183 in total | 15.561 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault+24% | 22.2122 in total | 27.5108 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault+24% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+30% | 10.960 in total | 8.433 in total | More per capita: Chelles+30% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+15% | 1.58 in total | 1.35 in total | More per capita: Chelles+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+67% | 1.37 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Chelles+67% |
| 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 | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pontault-Combault+34% | 2.1 | 2.8 | Better access: Pontault-Combault+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles2.4 times as high | 15.183 in total | 6.425 in total | More per capita: Chelles2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault2.3 times as high | 10.658 in total | 23.994 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault+6% | 4.625 in total | 4.819 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chelles+19% | 2.715 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: Chelles+19% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Pontault-Combault+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Pontault-Combault+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 | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chelles+18 | 34 | 16 | More schools: Chelles+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chelles+6 | 9 | 3 | More middle schools: Chelles+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chelles+7 | 8 | 1 | More high schools: Chelles+7 |
| 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 | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Chelles+57% | 6.9 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Chelles+57% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chelles+16% | 7.3 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Chelles+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chelles+45% | 3.8 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Chelles+45% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+70% | 1.9 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+70% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+33% | 6.2 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+33% |
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 | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Chelles+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Chelles+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Pontault-Combault+12% | 1,634 | 1,831 | Sunnier: Pontault-Combault+12% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chelles+0.7% | 721 | 716 | Wetter: Chelles+0.7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Pontault-Combault+1 days/year | 118 | 119 | More rainy days: Pontault-Combault+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Chelles+2 days/year | 41 | 39 | More frost days: Chelles+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Chelles+5 days/year | 17 | 13 | More hot days: Chelles+5 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 | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chelles+11 | 28 | 17 | More declarations: Chelles+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Chelles+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Chelles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chelles+17% | 15.9 | 13.6 | Larger: Chelles+17% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pontault-Combault+66 m | 41 m | 108 m | Higher: Pontault-Combault+66 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 |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | 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
Chelles (77) vs Pontault-Combault at a glance
| Criterion | Chelles | Pontault-Combault |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,900 | 39,332 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,453 | 2,884 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,661 | 4,105 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,837 | 3,846 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.3 | 18.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.21% | 50.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,290 | 27,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 15.9 | 13.6 |
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FAQ
Chelles (77) vs Pontault-Combault: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chelles or Pontault-Combault?
By population, Chelles: 54,900 inhabitants versus 39,332 for Pontault-Combault (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chelles is the 115th largest city in France, Pontault-Combault the 202nd. By area, Chelles is also the larger (15.9 km²).
How far is Chelles from Pontault-Combault?
Chelles and Pontault-Combault are 11 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 Pontault-Combault?
To buy an apartment, Pontault-Combault is more expensive: €4,105 per m² (median price), versus €3,661 in Chelles (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chelles or Pontault-Combault?
In Pontault-Combault, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,700 a year, versus €26,290 in Chelles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Chelles or Pontault-Combault?
Pontault-Combault: 1,831 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