2026 comparison
Créteil vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 2026 comparison
Créteil has more inhabitants than Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 93,813 versus 77,413, or 21% more. Créteil is both larger (11.5 km² versus 11.3 km²) and more densely populated (8,186 inhabitants per km² versus 6,881).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €3,846. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €23,720).
The two cities are 3.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Créteil
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 93,813 inhab.
- 48th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.5 km²
- Density
- 8,186 per km²
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 77,413 inhab.
- 67th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,881 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CréteilSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Créteil+21% | 93,813 | 77,413 | More populous: Créteil+21% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.5 pt | +1.2% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Créteil+0.5 pt | +3.8% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Créteil+0.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Créteil+19% | 8,186 | 6,881 | Denser: Créteil+19% |
| Under 15More young people: Créteil+3.2 pts | 19.4% | 16.2% | More young people: Créteil+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.3 pts | 14.6% | 20.9% | More seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Créteil+0.20 | 2.34 | 2.14 | Larger households: Créteil+0.20 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+49% | 3,846 | 5,733 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+49% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29% | 5,786 | 7,467 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% | 21.0 | 23.0 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14% | 18.5 | 21.1 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+27 pts | 34.3% | 61.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+27 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26 pts | 7.2% | 33.1% | More houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Créteil+35 pts | 47.0% | 11.5% | More social housing: Créteil+35 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.8 pt | 1.0% | 1.9% | More second homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.1 pts | 3.8% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Créteil+13 pts | 45.32% | 32.00% | Higher rate: Créteil+13 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 | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+58% | 23,720 | 37,390 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+58% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Créteil+14 pts | 23.1% | 9.2% | Higher: Créteil+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.0 times as high | €27,336 | €55,723 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.0 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23 pts | 44% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.4 pts | 74.8% | 79.1% | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Créteil+5.6 pts | 13.4% | 7.8% | Higher: Créteil+5.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurent Cathala | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Créteil+1.0 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Créteil+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29% | 46.9440 in total | 60.3467 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+65% | 14.0131 in total | 23.0178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+65% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% | 30.2283 in total | 32.8254 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+36% | 13.8129 in total | 10.178 in total | More per capita: Créteil+36% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+40% | 1.817 in total | 1.310 in total | More per capita: Créteil+40% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+65% | 0.98 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Créteil+65% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 1 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% | 5.0 | 6.2 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+68% | 7.772 in total | 12.9100 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+68% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.1 times as high | 9.589 in total | 29.3227 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+54% | 6.662 in total | 10.279 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+54% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+16% | 2.523 in total | 2.822 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+16% |
| 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 | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Créteil+14 | 45 | 31 | More schools: Créteil+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Créteil+3 | 12 | 9 | More middle schools: Créteil+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Créteil+2 | 11 | 9 | More high schools: Créteil+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Créteil+20 | 23 | 3 | More facilities: Créteil+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high | 3.6 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+54% | 18.3 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Créteil+54% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil2.2 times as high | 4.0 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Créteil2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+18% | 2.0 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Créteil+18% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4% | 7.8 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4% |
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 | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.2 °C | 12.7°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Créteil+7% | 1,831 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Créteil+7% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% | 607 | 654 | Wetter: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 days/year | 111 | 118 | More rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year | 27 | 31 | More frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year | 18 | 21 | More hot days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 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 | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6 | 12 | 18 | More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Créteil+2% | 11.5 | 11.3 | Larger: Créteil+2% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 m | 36 m | 40 m | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 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
Créteil vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés at a glance
| Criterion | Créteil | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 93,813 | 77,413 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.8% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 8,186 | 6,881 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,846 | 5,733 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,786 | 7,467 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 23.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.32% | 32.00% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,720 | 37,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.6 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 11.5 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Créteil vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: your questions
Which is the larger city, Créteil or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
By population, Créteil: 93,813 inhabitants versus 77,413 for Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Créteil is the 48th largest city in France, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés the 67th. By area, Créteil is also the larger (11.5 km²).
How far is Créteil from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Créteil and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés 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 Créteil or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €3,846 in Créteil (+49%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Créteil or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,390 a year, versus €23,720 in Créteil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Créteil or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Créteil: 1,831 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures