2026 comparison
Corbeil-Essonnes vs Melun: 2026 comparison
Corbeil-Essonnes has more inhabitants than Melun: 54,730 versus 46,211, or 18% more. Corbeil-Essonnes covers a larger area (11.0 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 4,971.
The median apartment price is higher in Melun: €2,975 per m² versus €2,656. The median standard of living is higher in Melun (€21,310 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 15 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
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Corbeil-Essonnes
City in Essonne
- Population
- 54,730 inhab.
- 116th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.0 km²
- Density
- 4,971 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
Corbeil-EssonnesMelun
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Corbeil-Essonnes+18% | 54,730 | 46,211 | More populous: Corbeil-Essonnes+18% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+8.2 pts | +6.9% | +15.1% | Stronger growth: Melun+8.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+0.4 pt | +14.4% | +14.8% | Stronger growth: Melun+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun+16% | 4,971 | 5,748 | Denser: Melun+16% |
| Under 15More young people: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.4 pt | 23.2% | 22.8% | More young people: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Melun+0.8 pt | 10.5% | 11.3% | More seniors: Melun+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.13 | 2.40 | 2.27 | Larger households: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Melun+12% | 2,656 | 2,975 | More expensive: Melun+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Corbeil-Essonnes+5% | 3,143 | 2,981 | More expensive: Corbeil-Essonnes+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 16.2 | 16.2 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Corbeil-Essonnes+2% | 14.4 | 14.1 | More expensive: Corbeil-Essonnes+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Corbeil-Essonnes+9.8 pts | 37.5% | 27.7% | More homeowners: Corbeil-Essonnes+9.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Corbeil-Essonnes+6.9 pts | 21.1% | 14.2% | More houses: Corbeil-Essonnes+6.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+6.9 pts | 34.3% | 41.2% | More social housing: Melun+6.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Melun+0.4 pt | 0.8% | 1.1% | More second homes: Melun+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.7 pt | 10.3% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Melun+0.7 pt | 45.99% | 46.68% | Higher rate: Melun+0.7 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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Melun+2% | 20,820 | 21,310 | Higher: Melun+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.3 pt | 29.1% | 27.8% | Higher: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Melun+4% | €22,427 | €23,278 | Higher: Melun+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Melun+1.9 pt | 37% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Melun+1.9 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Melun+2.2 pts | 71.9% | 74.1% | Higher: Melun+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Melun+3.2 pts | 11.4% | 14.6% | Higher: Melun+3.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Samira Ketfi | Kadir Mebarek | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Melun+3.8 pts | 93% | 97% | Better covered: Melun+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+12% | 59.0323 in total | 52.8244 in total | More shops per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+12% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+3% | 23.4128 in total | 22.7105 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+22% | 33.8185 in total | 41.1190 in total | More per capita: Melun+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+7% | 13.071 in total | 12.156 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.3 times as high | 0.95 in total | 3.014 in total | More per capita: Melun3.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes3.4 times as high | 0.74 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes3.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Melun+16% | 1.8 | 2.1 | Better access: Melun+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+36% | 4.927 in total | 6.731 in total | More per capita: Melun+36% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun4.1 times as high | 9.150 in total | 37.7174 in total | More per capita: Melun4.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+91% | 4.223 in total | 8.037 in total | More per capita: Melun+91% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+32% | 1.69 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Melun+32% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+6 | 32 | 26 | More schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 | 9 | 7 | More middle schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| 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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+70% | 4.5 | 7.6 | Higher rate: Melun+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+15% | 12.2 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Melun+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+43% | 7.3 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+43% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+29% | 2.6 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+40% | 12.3 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+40% |
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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Corbeil-Essonnes+4 | 19 | 15 | More declarations: Corbeil-Essonnes+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Corbeil-Essonnes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Corbeil-Essonnes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Corbeil-Essonnes+37% | 11.0 | 8.04 | Larger: Corbeil-Essonnes+37% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Melun+12 m | 37 m | 48 m | Higher: Melun+12 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Essonne (91) | Seine-et-Marne (77) | |
| 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
Corbeil-Essonnes vs Melun at a glance
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Melun |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,730 | 46,211 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.4% | +14.8% |
| Density per km² | 4,971 | 5,748 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,656 | 2,975 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,143 | 2,981 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.99% | 46.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,820 | 21,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,798 |
| Area km² | 11.0 | 8.04 |
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FAQ
Corbeil-Essonnes vs Melun: your questions
Which is the larger city, Corbeil-Essonnes or Melun?
By population, Corbeil-Essonnes: 54,730 inhabitants versus 46,211 for Melun (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Corbeil-Essonnes is the 116th largest city in France, Melun the 158th. By area, Corbeil-Essonnes is also the larger (11.0 km²).
How far is Corbeil-Essonnes from Melun?
Corbeil-Essonnes and Melun are 15 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Corbeil-Essonnes or Melun?
To buy an apartment, Melun is more expensive: €2,975 per m² (median price), versus €2,656 in Corbeil-Essonnes (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Corbeil-Essonnes or Melun?
In Melun, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,310 a year, versus €20,820 in Corbeil-Essonnes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Corbeil-Essonnes and Melun in the same department?
No: Corbeil-Essonnes is in Essonne (91), and Melun in Seine-et-Marne (77), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures