2026 comparison
Corbeil-Essonnes vs Savigny-sur-Orge: 2026 comparison
Corbeil-Essonnes has more inhabitants than Savigny-sur-Orge: 54,730 versus 37,876, or 44% more. Corbeil-Essonnes covers a larger area (11.0 km² versus 7.0 km²), but Savigny-sur-Orge is more densely populated: 5,434 inhabitants per km² versus 4,971.
The median apartment price is higher in Savigny-sur-Orge: €3,055 per m² versus €2,656. The median standard of living is higher in Savigny-sur-Orge (€28,680 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 13 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
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Savigny-sur-Orge
City in Essonne
- Population
- 37,876 inhab.
- 213th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.0 km²
- Density
- 5,434 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Corbeil-EssonnesSavigny-sur-Orge
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Corbeil-Essonnes+44% | 54,730 | 37,876 | More populous: Corbeil-Essonnes+44% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Corbeil-Essonnes+4.5 pts | +6.9% | +2.4% | Stronger growth: Corbeil-Essonnes+4.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Corbeil-Essonnes+13 pts | +14.4% | +1.1% | Stronger growth: Corbeil-Essonnes+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Savigny-sur-Orge+9% | 4,971 | 5,434 | Denser: Savigny-sur-Orge+9% |
| Under 15More young people: Corbeil-Essonnes+4.2 pts | 23.2% | 19.0% | More young people: Corbeil-Essonnes+4.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 pts | 10.5% | 15.6% | More seniors: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.04 | 2.40 | 2.36 | Larger households: Corbeil-Essonnes+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+15% | 2,656 | 3,055 | More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+27% | 3,143 | 4,000 | More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+27% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+10% | 16.2 | 17.8 | More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+11% | 14.4 | 16.0 | More expensive: Savigny-sur-Orge+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Savigny-sur-Orge+25 pts | 37.5% | 62.4% | More homeowners: Savigny-sur-Orge+25 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Savigny-sur-Orge+29 pts | 21.1% | 50.0% | More houses: Savigny-sur-Orge+29 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Corbeil-Essonnes+12 pts | 34.3% | 22.7% | More social housing: Corbeil-Essonnes+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Savigny-sur-Orge+0.7 pt | 0.8% | 1.5% | More second homes: Savigny-sur-Orge+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.1 pt | 10.3% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+5.4 pts | 45.99% | 40.63% | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+5.4 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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Savigny-sur-Orge+38% | 20,820 | 28,680 | Higher: Savigny-sur-Orge+38% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Corbeil-Essonnes+14 pts | 29.1% | 14.7% | Higher: Corbeil-Essonnes+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Savigny-sur-Orge+60% | €22,427 | €35,898 | Higher: Savigny-sur-Orge+60% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Savigny-sur-Orge+19 pts | 37% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Savigny-sur-Orge+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 pts | 71.9% | 77.1% | Higher: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.6 pt | 11.4% | 9.8% | Higher: Corbeil-Essonnes+1.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Samira Ketfi | Alexis Teillet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Savigny-sur-Orge+5.2 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 | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+75% | 59.0323 in total | 33.8128 in total | More shops per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+75% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+34% | 23.4128 in total | 17.466 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+34% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+22% | 33.8185 in total | 27.7105 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+45% | 13.071 in total | 9.034 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+45% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+15% | 0.95 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+8% | 0.74 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+8% |
| 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 | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Corbeil-Essonnes+14% | 1.8 | 1.6 | Better access: Corbeil-Essonnes+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+4% | 4.927 in total | 4.818 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes2.0 times as high | 9.150 in total | 4.517 in total | More per capita: Corbeil-Essonnes2.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+76% | 4.223 in total | 7.428 in total | More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+76% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+44% | 1.69 in total | 2.49 in total | More per capita: Savigny-sur-Orge+44% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Corbeil-Essonnes+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Corbeil-Essonnes+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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+14 | 32 | 18 | More schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 | 5 | 3 | More high schools: Corbeil-Essonnes+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Savigny-sur-Orge+68% | 4.5 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Savigny-sur-Orge+68% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes2.4 times as high | 12.2 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes2.6 times as high | 7.3 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes2.6 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Savigny-sur-Orge+8% | 2.6 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Savigny-sur-Orge+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+51% | 12.3 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Corbeil-Essonnes+51% |
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 | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Savigny-sur-Orge+0.2 °C | 11.3°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Savigny-sur-Orge+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,831 | 1,831 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Savigny-sur-Orge+3% | 673 | 694 | Wetter: Savigny-sur-Orge+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Corbeil-Essonnes+3 days/year | 120 | 117 | More rainy days: Corbeil-Essonnes+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Corbeil-Essonnes+11 days/year | 65 | 55 | More frost days: Corbeil-Essonnes+11 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Corbeil-Essonnes+3 days/year | 16 | 14 | More hot days: Corbeil-Essonnes+3 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Savigny-sur-Orge+2 | 19 | 21 | More declarations: Savigny-sur-Orge+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Savigny-sur-Orge+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Savigny-sur-Orge+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Corbeil-Essonnes+58% | 11.0 | 6.97 | Larger: Corbeil-Essonnes+58% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Savigny-sur-Orge+43 m | 37 m | 80 m | Higher: Savigny-sur-Orge+43 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Essonne (91) | Essonne (91) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine Essonne Sénart | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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 Savigny-sur-Orge at a glance
| Criterion | Corbeil-Essonnes | Savigny-sur-Orge |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,730 | 37,876 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.4% | +1.1% |
| Density per km² | 4,971 | 5,434 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,656 | 3,055 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,143 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.2 | 17.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.99% | 40.63% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,820 | 28,680 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 9.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 11.0 | 6.97 |
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FAQ
Corbeil-Essonnes vs Savigny-sur-Orge: your questions
Which is the larger city, Corbeil-Essonnes or Savigny-sur-Orge?
By population, Corbeil-Essonnes: 54,730 inhabitants versus 37,876 for Savigny-sur-Orge (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Corbeil-Essonnes is the 116th largest city in France, Savigny-sur-Orge the 213th. By area, Corbeil-Essonnes is also the larger (11.0 km²).
How far is Corbeil-Essonnes from Savigny-sur-Orge?
Corbeil-Essonnes and Savigny-sur-Orge are 13 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Essonne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Corbeil-Essonnes or Savigny-sur-Orge?
To buy an apartment, Savigny-sur-Orge is more expensive: €3,055 per m² (median price), versus €2,656 in Corbeil-Essonnes (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Corbeil-Essonnes or Savigny-sur-Orge?
In Savigny-sur-Orge, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,680 a year, versus €20,820 in Corbeil-Essonnes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Corbeil-Essonnes and Savigny-sur-Orge in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Essonne (91), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures