2026 comparison
Dammarie-les-Lys vs Melun: 2026 comparison
Melun has more inhabitants than Dammarie-les-Lys: 46,211 versus 23,673, or 2.0 times as many. Dammarie-les-Lys covers a larger area (10.2 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 2,312.
The median apartment price is higher in Melun: €2,975 per m² versus €2,947. The median standard of living is higher in Dammarie-les-Lys (€22,250 a year versus €21,310).
The two cities are 4.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Dammarie-les-Lys
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 23,673 inhab.
- 388th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 10.2 km²
- Density
- 2,312 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
Dammarie-les-LysMelun
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Melun+95% | 23,673 | 46,211 | More populous: Melun+95% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+8.9 pts | +6.2% | +15.1% | Stronger growth: Melun+8.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+3.1 pts | +11.7% | +14.8% | Stronger growth: Melun+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun2.5 times as high | 2,312 | 5,748 | Denser: Melun2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Melun+1.3 pt | 21.5% | 22.8% | More young people: Melun+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Dammarie-les-Lys+3.7 pts | 15.0% | 11.3% | More seniors: Dammarie-les-Lys+3.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Dammarie-les-Lys+0.11 | 2.38 | 2.27 | Larger households: Dammarie-les-Lys+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Melun+1.0% | 2,947 | 2,975 | More expensive: Melun+1.0% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Dammarie-les-Lys+1% | 3,019 | 2,981 | More expensive: Dammarie-les-Lys+1% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Dammarie-les-Lys+2% | 16.5 | 16.2 | More expensive: Dammarie-les-Lys+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 14.1 | 14.1 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Dammarie-les-Lys+16 pts | 43.3% | 27.7% | More homeowners: Dammarie-les-Lys+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Dammarie-les-Lys+21 pts | 34.7% | 14.2% | More houses: Dammarie-les-Lys+21 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+3.9 pts | 37.3% | 41.2% | More social housing: Melun+3.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Melun+0.1 pt | 1.0% | 1.1% | More second homes: Melun+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Melun+4.3 pts | 4.3% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Melun+4.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Dammarie-les-Lys+2.0 pt | 48.66% | 46.68% | Higher rate: Dammarie-les-Lys+2.0 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 | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Dammarie-les-Lys+4% | 22,250 | 21,310 | Higher: Dammarie-les-Lys+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Melun+2.0 pts | 25.8% | 27.8% | Higher: Melun+2.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Dammarie-les-Lys+4% | €24,294 | €23,278 | Higher: Dammarie-les-Lys+4% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 39% | 39% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Melun+1.1 pt | 73.0% | 74.1% | Higher: Melun+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Dammarie-les-Lys+0.5 pt | 15.1% | 14.6% | Higher: Dammarie-les-Lys+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Véronique Veau | Kadir Mebarek | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Dammarie-les-Lys+2.5 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Dammarie-les-Lys+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Melun+47% | 35.985 in total | 52.8244 in total | More shops per capita: Melun+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+63% | 13.933 in total | 22.7105 in total | More per capita: Melun+63% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+68% | 24.558 in total | 41.1190 in total | More per capita: Melun+68% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys+12% | 13.532 in total | 12.156 in total | More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 3.07 in total | 3.014 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys3.9 times as high | 0.82 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys3.9 times as high |
| 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 | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Melun+24% | 1.7 | 2.1 | Better access: Melun+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+99% | 3.48 in total | 6.731 in total | More per capita: Melun+99% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.4 times as high | 11.026 in total | 37.7174 in total | More per capita: Melun3.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.2 times as high | 2.56 in total | 8.037 in total | More per capita: Melun3.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys+17% | 2.56 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Dammarie-les-Lys+17% |
| 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 | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Melun+10 | 16 | 26 | More schools: Melun+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Melun+4 | 3 | 7 | More middle schools: Melun+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Melun+1 | 4 | 5 | More high schools: Melun+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Melun+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Melun+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+15% | 6.6 | 7.6 | Higher rate: Melun+15% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun3.0 times as high | 4.7 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Melun3.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+31% | 3.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Melun+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+36% | 1.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Melun+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+31% | 6.7 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Melun+31% |
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 | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Melun+7 | 8 | 15 | More declarations: Melun+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Dammarie-les-Lys+27% | 10.2 | 8.04 | Larger: Dammarie-les-Lys+27% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Dammarie-les-Lys+16 m | 65 m | 48 m | Higher: Dammarie-les-Lys+16 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 |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Melun Val de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Melun Val de Seine | 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
Dammarie-les-Lys vs Melun at a glance
| Criterion | Dammarie-les-Lys | Melun |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,673 | 46,211 |
| Change over 10 years | +11.7% | +14.8% |
| Density per km² | 2,312 | 5,748 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,947 | 2,975 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,019 | 2,981 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.5 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.66% | 46.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,250 | 21,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,798 | 1,798 |
| Area km² | 10.2 | 8.04 |
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FAQ
Dammarie-les-Lys vs Melun: your questions
Which is the larger city, Dammarie-les-Lys or Melun?
By population, Melun: 46,211 inhabitants versus 23,673 for Dammarie-les-Lys (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Melun is the 158th largest city in France, Dammarie-les-Lys the 388th. By area, Dammarie-les-Lys is the larger (10.2 km²).
How far is Dammarie-les-Lys from Melun?
Dammarie-les-Lys and Melun are 4.0 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 Dammarie-les-Lys or Melun?
To buy an apartment, Melun is more expensive: €2,975 per m² (median price), versus €2,947 in Dammarie-les-Lys (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Dammarie-les-Lys or Melun?
In Dammarie-les-Lys, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,250 a year, versus €21,310 in Melun (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Dammarie-les-Lys 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