2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi vs Orly: 2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi has more inhabitants than Orly: 46,126 versus 24,853, or 86% more. Orly covers a larger area (6.7 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Choisy-le-Roi is more densely populated: 8,495 inhabitants per km² versus 3,715.
The median apartment price is higher in Choisy-le-Roi: €3,684 per m² versus €3,663. The median standard of living is higher in Choisy-le-Roi (€23,350 a year versus €21,560).
The two cities are 2.9 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
Orly
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 24,853 inhab.
- 372nd in France · 23rd in its department
- Area
- 6.7 km²
- Density
- 3,715 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Choisy-le-RoiOrly
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Choisy-le-Roi+86% | 46,126 | 24,853 | More populous: Choisy-le-Roi+86% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Orly+3.8 pts | −0.5% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Orly+3.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Orly+2.8 pts | +7.4% | +10.2% | Stronger growth: Orly+2.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Choisy-le-Roi2.3 times as high | 8,495 | 3,715 | Denser: Choisy-le-Roi2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Orly+3.1 pts | 19.7% | 22.8% | More young people: Orly+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Choisy-le-Roi+0.2 pt | 13.2% | 13.0% | More seniors: Choisy-le-Roi+0.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Orly+0.27 | 2.25 | 2.52 | Larger households: Orly+0.27 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6% | 3,684 | 3,663 | More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+6% | 4,492 | 4,248 | More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+3% | 20.2 | 19.7 | More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 20.2 | 20.2 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6 pt | 37.1% | 36.5% | More homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Orly+4.9 pts | 15.5% | 20.5% | More houses: Orly+4.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Orly+21 pts | 39.0% | 59.7% | More social housing: Orly+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt | 1.9% | 0.9% | More second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt | 5.5% | 4.6% | More vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+2.1 pts | 42.27% | 40.15% | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+2.1 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 | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+8% | 23,350 | 21,560 | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Orly+1.9 pt | 24.6% | 26.5% | Higher: Orly+1.9 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+9% | €27,178 | €25,017 | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+5.5 pts | 45% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+5.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt | 74.6% | 73.7% | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+0.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Orly+3.5 pts | 13.1% | 16.5% | Higher: Orly+3.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Tonino Panetta | Imène Souid | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Choisy-le-Roi+5.5 pts | 98% | 92% | Better covered: Choisy-le-Roi+5.5 pts |
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 | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Orly+37% | 40.1185 in total | 55.1137 in total | More shops per capita: Orly+37% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orly+0.9% | 19.992 in total | 20.150 in total | More per capita: Orly+0.9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+22% | 28.0129 in total | 22.957 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orly+82% | 11.352 in total | 20.551 in total | More per capita: Orly+82% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orly+33% | 1.57 in total | 2.05 in total | More per capita: Orly+33% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orly2.8 times as high | 0.42 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Orly2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Orly+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Orly+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Choisy-le-Roi+93% | 3.8 | 2.0 | Better access: Choisy-le-Roi+93% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orly+86% | 4.822 in total | 8.922 in total | More per capita: Orly+86% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+35% | 4.320 in total | 3.28 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi4.8 times as high | 3.918 in total | 0.82 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi4.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+8% | 2.210 in total | 2.05 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+4 | 4 | 0 | More facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Choisy-le-Roi+4 | 20 | 16 | More schools: Choisy-le-Roi+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Choisy-le-Roi+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Choisy-le-Roi+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Orly+1 | 3 | 4 | More high schools: Orly+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Orly+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Orly+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+15% | 4.4 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+15% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orly3.3 times as high | 16.2 | 53.0 | Higher rate: Orly3.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orly+71% | 4.4 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Orly+71% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orly2.0 times as high | 2.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Orly2.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orly+50% | 8.3 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Orly+50% |
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 | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Orly+1 | 11 | 12 | More declarations: Orly+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Orly+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Orly+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Orly+23% | 5.43 | 6.69 | Larger: Orly+23% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Orly+13 m | 41 m | 53 m | Higher: Orly+13 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 Orly at a glance
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Orly |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,126 | 24,853 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.4% | +10.2% |
| Density per km² | 8,495 | 3,715 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 3,663 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,492 | 4,248 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.2 | 19.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.27% | 40.15% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,350 | 21,560 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 5.43 | 6.69 |
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FAQ
Choisy-le-Roi vs Orly: your questions
Which is the larger city, Choisy-le-Roi or Orly?
By population, Choisy-le-Roi: 46,126 inhabitants versus 24,853 for Orly (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Choisy-le-Roi is the 159th largest city in France, Orly the 372nd. By area, Orly is the larger (6.7 km²).
How far is Choisy-le-Roi from Orly?
Choisy-le-Roi and Orly are 2.9 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 Orly?
To buy an apartment, Choisy-le-Roi is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €3,663 in Orly (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Choisy-le-Roi or Orly?
In Choisy-le-Roi, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,350 a year, versus €21,560 in Orly (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Choisy-le-Roi and Orly 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