2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi vs Créteil: 2026 comparison
Créteil has more inhabitants than Choisy-le-Roi: 93,813 versus 46,126, or 2.0 times as many. Créteil covers a larger area (11.5 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Choisy-le-Roi is more densely populated: 8,495 inhabitants per km² versus 8,186.
The median apartment price is higher in Créteil: €3,846 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Créteil (€23,720 a year versus €23,350).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Choisy-le-Roi
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 46,126 inhab.
- 159th in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 8,495 per km²
Créteil
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 93,813 inhab.
- 48th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.5 km²
- Density
- 8,186 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Choisy-le-RoiCréteil
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Créteil2.0 times as high | 46,126 | 93,813 | More populous: Créteil2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Créteil+1.7 pt | −0.5% | +1.2% | Stronger growth: Créteil+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Choisy-le-Roi+3.6 pts | +7.4% | +3.8% | Stronger growth: Choisy-le-Roi+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+4% | 8,495 | 8,186 | Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+4% |
| Under 15More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.3 pt | 19.7% | 19.4% | More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Créteil+1.4 pt | 13.2% | 14.6% | More seniors: Créteil+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Créteil+0.09 | 2.25 | 2.34 | Larger households: Créteil+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Créteil+4% | 3,684 | 3,846 | More expensive: Créteil+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Créteil+29% | 4,492 | 5,786 | More expensive: Créteil+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Créteil+4% | 20.2 | 21.0 | More expensive: Créteil+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+9% | 20.2 | 18.5 | More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+2.8 pts | 37.1% | 34.3% | More homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+2.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Choisy-le-Roi+8.3 pts | 15.5% | 7.2% | More houses: Choisy-le-Roi+8.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Créteil+8.0 pts | 39.0% | 47.0% | More social housing: Créteil+8.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.8 pt | 1.9% | 1.0% | More second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt | 5.5% | 3.8% | More vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Créteil+3.1 pts | 42.27% | 45.32% | Higher rate: Créteil+3.1 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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Créteil+2% | 23,350 | 23,720 | Higher: Créteil+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+1.5 pt | 24.6% | 23.1% | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+1.5 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Créteil+0.6% | €27,178 | €27,336 | Higher: Créteil+0.6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+1.6 pt | 45% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Créteil+0.1 pt | 74.6% | 74.8% | Higher: Créteil+0.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Créteil+0.4 pt | 13.1% | 13.4% | Higher: Créteil+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Tonino Panetta | Laurent Cathala | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Choisy-le-Roi+0.5 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Choisy-le-Roi+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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Créteil+17% | 40.1185 in total | 46.9440 in total | More shops per capita: Créteil+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+43% | 19.992 in total | 14.0131 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+43% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+8% | 28.0129 in total | 30.2283 in total | More per capita: Créteil+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+22% | 11.352 in total | 13.8129 in total | More per capita: Créteil+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+19% | 1.57 in total | 1.817 in total | More per capita: Créteil+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+97% | 0.42 in total | 0.98 in total | More per capita: Créteil+97% |
| 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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Créteil+32% | 3.8 | 5.0 | Better access: Créteil+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+61% | 4.822 in total | 7.772 in total | More per capita: Créteil+61% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil2.2 times as high | 4.320 in total | 9.589 in total | More per capita: Créteil2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+69% | 3.918 in total | 6.662 in total | More per capita: Créteil+69% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+13% | 2.210 in total | 2.523 in total | More per capita: Créteil+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Créteil+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: Créteil+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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Créteil+25 | 20 | 45 | More schools: Créteil+25 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Créteil+7 | 5 | 12 | More middle schools: Créteil+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Créteil+8 | 3 | 11 | More high schools: Créteil+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Créteil+23 | 0 | 23 | More facilities: Créteil+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+23% | 4.4 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+23% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+13% | 16.2 | 18.3 | Higher rate: Créteil+13% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+8% | 4.4 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.0 | 2.0 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+6% | 8.3 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+6% |
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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Créteil+1 | 11 | 12 | More declarations: Créteil+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Créteil+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Créteil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Créteil2.1 times as high | 5.43 | 11.5 | Larger: Créteil2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+5 m | 41 m | 36 m | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+5 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
Choisy-le-Roi vs Créteil at a glance
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Créteil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,126 | 93,813 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.4% | +3.8% |
| Density per km² | 8,495 | 8,186 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 3,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,492 | 5,786 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.2 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.27% | 45.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,350 | 23,720 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 5.43 | 11.5 |
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FAQ
Choisy-le-Roi vs Créteil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Choisy-le-Roi or Créteil?
By population, Créteil: 93,813 inhabitants versus 46,126 for Choisy-le-Roi (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Créteil is the 48th largest city in France, Choisy-le-Roi the 159th. By area, Créteil is also the larger (11.5 km²).
How far is Choisy-le-Roi from Créteil?
Choisy-le-Roi and Créteil are 3.3 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 Choisy-le-Roi or Créteil?
To buy an apartment, Créteil is more expensive: €3,846 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Choisy-le-Roi (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Choisy-le-Roi or Créteil?
In Créteil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,720 a year, versus €23,350 in Choisy-le-Roi (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Choisy-le-Roi and Créteil 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