2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi vs Thiais: 2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi has more inhabitants than Thiais: 46,126 versus 33,141, or 39% more. Thiais covers a larger area (6.4 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Choisy-le-Roi is more densely populated: 8,495 inhabitants per km² versus 5,154.
The median apartment price is higher in Thiais: €4,001 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Thiais (€27,470 a year versus €23,350).
The two cities are 2.5 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
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Thiais
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 33,141 inhab.
- 253rd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 6.4 km²
- Density
- 5,154 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Choisy-le-RoiThiais
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Choisy-le-Roi+39% | 46,126 | 33,141 | More populous: Choisy-le-Roi+39% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thiais+11 pts | −0.5% | +10.4% | Stronger growth: Thiais+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Thiais+5.0 pts | +7.4% | +12.4% | Stronger growth: Thiais+5.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+65% | 8,495 | 5,154 | Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+65% |
| Under 15More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.2 pt | 19.7% | 19.5% | More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Thiais+2.3 pts | 13.2% | 15.4% | More seniors: Thiais+2.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Thiais+0.01 | 2.25 | 2.26 | Larger households: Thiais+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Thiais+9% | 3,684 | 4,001 | More expensive: Thiais+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Thiais+5% | 4,492 | 4,731 | More expensive: Thiais+5% |
| 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 includedMore expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+19% | 20.2 | 17.0 | More expensive: Choisy-le-Roi+19% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Thiais+12 pts | 37.1% | 49.5% | More homeowners: Thiais+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Thiais+4.2 pts | 15.5% | 19.8% | More houses: Thiais+4.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Choisy-le-Roi+17 pts | 39.0% | 22.5% | More social housing: Choisy-le-Roi+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.0 pt | 1.9% | 1.8% | More second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt | 5.5% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+14 pts | 42.27% | 28.67% | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+14 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 | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Thiais+18% | 23,350 | 27,470 | Higher: Thiais+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+7.5 pts | 24.6% | 17.1% | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+7.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Thiais+28% | €27,178 | €34,796 | Higher: Thiais+28% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Thiais+10 pts | 45% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Thiais+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Thiais+4.0 pts | 74.6% | 78.6% | Higher: Thiais+4.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+1.3 pt | 13.1% | 11.8% | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Tonino Panetta | Richard Dell'Agnola | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Choisy-le-Roi+8.1 pts | 98% | 90% | Better covered: Choisy-le-Roi+8.1 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 | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Thiais+75% | 40.1185 in total | 70.0232 in total | More shops per capita: Thiais+75% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+47% | 19.992 in total | 13.645 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+47% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+8% | 28.0129 in total | 30.2100 in total | More per capita: Thiais+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+2% | 11.352 in total | 11.538 in total | More per capita: Thiais+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+26% | 1.57 in total | 1.24 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+44% | 0.42 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+44% |
| 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 | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Choisy-le-Roi+42% | 3.8 | 2.7 | Better access: Choisy-le-Roi+42% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+5% | 4.822 in total | 4.515 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais3.1 times as high | 4.320 in total | 13.344 in total | More per capita: Thiais3.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+16% | 3.918 in total | 4.515 in total | More per capita: Thiais+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thiais+39% | 2.210 in total | 3.010 in total | More per capita: Thiais+39% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+3 | 4 | 1 | More facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+3 |
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 | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Choisy-le-Roi+5 | 20 | 15 | More schools: Choisy-le-Roi+5 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Thiais+19% | 4.4 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Thiais+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thiais+61% | 16.2 | 26.0 | Higher rate: Thiais+61% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+53% | 4.4 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thiais+46% | 2.0 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Thiais+46% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thiais+22% | 8.3 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Thiais+22% |
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 | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Choisy-le-Roi+5 | 11 | 6 | More declarations: Choisy-le-Roi+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Choisy-le-Roi+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Choisy-le-Roi+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Thiais+18% | 5.43 | 6.43 | Larger: Thiais+18% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Thiais+23 m | 41 m | 64 m | Higher: Thiais+23 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 Thiais at a glance
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Thiais |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,126 | 33,141 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.4% | +12.4% |
| Density per km² | 8,495 | 5,154 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 4,001 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,492 | 4,731 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.2 | 19.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.27% | 28.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,350 | 27,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 11.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 90% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 5.43 | 6.43 |
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FAQ
Choisy-le-Roi vs Thiais: your questions
Which is the larger city, Choisy-le-Roi or Thiais?
By population, Choisy-le-Roi: 46,126 inhabitants versus 33,141 for Thiais (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Choisy-le-Roi is the 159th largest city in France, Thiais the 253rd. By area, Thiais is the larger (6.4 km²).
How far is Choisy-le-Roi from Thiais?
Choisy-le-Roi and Thiais are 2.5 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 Thiais?
To buy an apartment, Thiais is more expensive: €4,001 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Choisy-le-Roi (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Choisy-le-Roi or Thiais?
In Thiais, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,470 a year, versus €23,350 in Choisy-le-Roi (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Choisy-le-Roi and Thiais 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