2026 comparison
Combs-la-Ville vs Melun: 2026 comparison
Melun has more inhabitants than Combs-la-Ville: 46,211 versus 23,522, or 2.0 times as many. Combs-la-Ville covers a larger area (14.5 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 1,624.
The median apartment price is higher in Combs-la-Ville: €3,197 per m² versus €2,975. The median standard of living is higher in Combs-la-Ville (€27,250 a year versus €21,310).
The two cities are 14 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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Combs-la-Ville
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 23,522 inhab.
- 392nd in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 14.5 km²
- Density
- 1,624 per km²
Melun
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,211 inhab.
- 158th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.0 km²
- Density
- 5,748 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Combs-la-VilleMelun
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Melun+96% | 23,522 | 46,211 | More populous: Melun+96% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+8.1 pts | +7.1% | +15.1% | Stronger growth: Melun+8.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+9.1 pts | +5.7% | +14.8% | Stronger growth: Melun+9.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun3.5 times as high | 1,624 | 5,748 | Denser: Melun3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Melun+3.0 pts | 19.8% | 22.8% | More young people: Melun+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Combs-la-Ville+4.4 pts | 15.7% | 11.3% | More seniors: Combs-la-Ville+4.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Combs-la-Ville+0.13 | 2.40 | 2.27 | Larger households: Combs-la-Ville+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+7% | 3,197 | 2,975 | More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+10% | 3,288 | 2,981 | More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Combs-la-Ville+5% | 17.1 | 16.2 | More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Combs-la-Ville+6% | 15.0 | 14.1 | More expensive: Combs-la-Ville+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Combs-la-Ville+34 pts | 62.0% | 27.7% | More homeowners: Combs-la-Ville+34 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Combs-la-Ville+36 pts | 50.7% | 14.2% | More houses: Combs-la-Ville+36 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+15 pts | 26.4% | 41.2% | More social housing: Melun+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Melun+0.4 pt | 0.7% | 1.1% | More second homes: Melun+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Melun+4.5 pts | 4.2% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Melun+4.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Melun+1.2 pt | 45.46% | 46.68% | Higher rate: Melun+1.2 pt |
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 | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Combs-la-Ville+28% | 27,250 | 21,310 | Higher: Combs-la-Ville+28% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Melun+14 pts | 13.6% | 27.8% | Higher: Melun+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Combs-la-Ville+38% | €32,149 | €23,278 | Higher: Combs-la-Ville+38% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Combs-la-Ville+13 pts | 52% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Combs-la-Ville+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Combs-la-Ville+4.1 pts | 78.1% | 74.1% | Higher: Combs-la-Ville+4.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Melun+4.9 pts | 9.7% | 14.6% | Higher: Melun+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Guy Geoffroy | Kadir Mebarek | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Combs-la-Ville+2.1 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Combs-la-Ville+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Melun+68% | 31.574 in total | 52.8244 in total | More shops per capita: Melun+68% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+91% | 11.928 in total | 22.7105 in total | More per capita: Melun+91% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun2.1 times as high | 20.047 in total | 41.1190 in total | More per capita: Melun2.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+6% | 11.527 in total | 12.156 in total | More per capita: Melun+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.6 times as high | 0.92 in total | 3.014 in total | More per capita: Melun3.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Combs-la-Ville+96% | 0.41 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Combs-la-Ville+96% |
| 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 | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Combs-la-Ville+25% | 2.6 | 2.1 | Better access: Combs-la-Ville+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+5% | 6.415 in total | 6.731 in total | More per capita: Melun+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun11 times as high | 3.48 in total | 37.7174 in total | More per capita: Melun11 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+71% | 4.711 in total | 8.037 in total | More per capita: Melun+71% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+2% | 2.15 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Melun+2% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Melun+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Melun+5 |
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 | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Melun+12 | 14 | 26 | More schools: Melun+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Melun+4 | 3 | 7 | More middle schools: Melun+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Melun+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Melun+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Melun+6 | 1 | 7 | More facilities: Melun+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+3% | 7.3 | 7.6 | Higher rate: Melun+3% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun3.4 times as high | 4.1 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Melun3.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun2.7 times as high | 1.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Melun2.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Combs-la-Ville+59% | 3.2 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Combs-la-Ville+59% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+27% | 6.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Melun+27% |
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 | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Combs-la-Ville+0.6 °C | 11.9°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Combs-la-Ville+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,798 | 1,798 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Combs-la-Ville+4% | 698 | 673 | Wetter: Combs-la-Ville+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Melun+1 days/year | 118 | 120 | More rainy days: Melun+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Melun+20 days/year | 45 | 65 | More frost days: Melun+20 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 16 | 16 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Combs-la-Ville+80% | 14.5 | 8.04 | Larger: Combs-la-Ville+80% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Combs-la-Ville+36 m | 84 m | 48 m | Higher: Combs-la-Ville+36 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 |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine Essonne Sénart | Communauté d'agglomération Melun Val de Seine | |
| 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
Combs-la-Ville vs Melun at a glance
| Criterion | Combs-la-Ville | Melun |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,522 | 46,211 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.7% | +14.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,624 | 5,748 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,197 | 2,975 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,288 | 2,981 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.1 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.46% | 46.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,250 | 21,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,798 | 1,798 |
| Area km² | 14.5 | 8.04 |
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FAQ
Combs-la-Ville vs Melun: your questions
Which is the larger city, Combs-la-Ville or Melun?
By population, Melun: 46,211 inhabitants versus 23,522 for Combs-la-Ville (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Melun is the 158th largest city in France, Combs-la-Ville the 392nd. By area, Combs-la-Ville is the larger (14.5 km²).
How far is Combs-la-Ville from Melun?
Combs-la-Ville and Melun are 14 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 Combs-la-Ville or Melun?
To buy an apartment, Combs-la-Ville is more expensive: €3,197 per m² (median price), versus €2,975 in Melun (+7%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Combs-la-Ville or Melun?
In Combs-la-Ville, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,250 a year, versus €21,310 in Melun (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Combs-la-Ville and Melun in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-et-Marne (77), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures