2026 comparison
Choisy-le-Roi vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Choisy-le-Roi: 94,393 versus 46,126, or 2.0 times as many. Vitry-sur-Seine covers a larger area (11.7 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Choisy-le-Roi is more densely populated: 8,495 inhabitants per km² versus 8,089.
The median apartment price is higher in Vitry-sur-Seine: €4,103 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Choisy-le-Roi (€23,350 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 3.4 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
Vitry-sur-Seine
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 94,393 inhab.
- 47th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 8,089 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Choisy-le-RoiVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 46,126 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Choisy-le-Roi+0.3 pt | −0.5% | −0.7% | Smaller decline: Choisy-le-Roi+0.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Choisy-le-Roi+3.1 pts | +7.4% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Choisy-le-Roi+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+5% | 8,495 | 8,089 | Denser: Choisy-le-Roi+5% |
| Under 15More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6 pt | 19.7% | 19.1% | More young people: Choisy-le-Roi+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt | 13.2% | 14.6% | More seniors: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.13 | 2.25 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+11% | 3,684 | 4,103 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% | 4,492 | 5,291 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% | 20.2 | 20.8 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% | 20.2 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vitry-sur-Seine+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt | 37.1% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Choisy-le-Roi+1.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts | 15.5% | 18.4% | More houses: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.6 pts | 39.0% | 43.6% | More social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+4.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.4 pt | 1.9% | 1.4% | More second homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.5 pt | 5.5% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Choisy-le-Roi+0.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+3.9 pts | 42.27% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+3.9 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+8% | 23,350 | 21,660 | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts | 24.6% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Choisy-le-Roi+10% | €27,178 | €24,802 | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+5.2 pts | 45% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Choisy-le-Roi+5.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+2.0 pt | 74.6% | 72.7% | Higher: Choisy-le-Roi+2.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.6 pt | 13.1% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Tonino Panetta | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Choisy-le-Roi+3.1 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Choisy-le-Roi+3.1 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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+23% | 40.1185 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+23% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+21% | 19.992 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+21% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+3% | 28.0129 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+3% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+4% | 11.352 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+19% | 1.57 in total | 1.312 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+36% | 0.42 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+36% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Vitry-sur-Seine+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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Choisy-le-Roi+41% | 3.8 | 2.7 | Better access: Choisy-le-Roi+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% | 4.822 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 4.320 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+19% | 3.918 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Choisy-le-Roi+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% | 2.210 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+1 | 4 | 3 | More facilities: Choisy-le-Roi+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 | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+22 | 20 | 42 | More schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+22 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 | 5 | 11 | More middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+33% | 4.4 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+33% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+16% | 16.2 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+30% | 4.4 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Choisy-le-Roi+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+51% | 2.0 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+51% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+5% | 8.3 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+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 | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 | 11 | 13 | More declarations: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 5.43 | 11.7 | Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+7 m | 41 m | 47 m | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+7 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 Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Choisy-le-Roi | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,126 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.4% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 8,495 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,492 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.2 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.27% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,350 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.43 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Choisy-le-Roi vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Choisy-le-Roi or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 46,126 for Choisy-le-Roi (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Choisy-le-Roi the 159th. By area, Vitry-sur-Seine is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Choisy-le-Roi from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Choisy-le-Roi and Vitry-sur-Seine are 3.4 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 Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Vitry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €4,103 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Choisy-le-Roi (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Choisy-le-Roi or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Choisy-le-Roi, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,350 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Choisy-le-Roi and Vitry-sur-Seine 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