2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Le Perreux-sur-Marne: 2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Le Perreux-sur-Marne: 54,209 versus 35,566, or 52% more. Fontenay-sous-Bois is both larger (5.6 km² versus 4.0 km²) and more densely populated (9,715 inhabitants per km² versus 8,981).
The median apartment price is higher in Fontenay-sous-Bois: €6,000 per m² versus €5,650. The median standard of living is higher in Le Perreux-sur-Marne (€35,680 a year versus €29,690).
The two cities are 2.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Fontenay-sous-Bois
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 54,209 inhab.
- 118th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.6 km²
- Density
- 9,715 per km²
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Le Perreux-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 35,566 inhab.
- 239th in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 4.0 km²
- Density
- 8,981 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Fontenay-sous-BoisLe Perreux-sur-Marne
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+52% | 54,209 | 35,566 | More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+52% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.5 pt | +2.9% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+4.1 pts | +1.2% | +5.3% | Stronger growth: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+4.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% | 9,715 | 8,981 | Denser: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt | 19.1% | 17.5% | More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.7 pt | 15.9% | 17.6% | More seniors: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.12 | 2.30 | 2.18 | Larger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% | 6,000 | 5,650 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3% | 7,329 | 7,110 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6% | 22.9 | 22.8 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+9% | 19.6 | 21.3 | More expensive: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+9.6 pts | 50.2% | 59.8% | More homeowners: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+9.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+5.6 pts | 23.5% | 29.1% | More houses: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+5.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+20 pts | 34.9% | 14.8% | More social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+20 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.2 pt | 1.1% | 2.3% | More second homes: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+2.3 pts | 5.9% | 8.2% | More vacant homes: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.9 pts | 40.69% | 35.79% | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.9 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+20% | 29,690 | 35,680 | Higher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.2 pts | 15.5% | 9.3% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+23% | €40,756 | €50,038 | Higher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+11 pts | 55% | 66% | More taxpaying households: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.9 pt | 78.5% | 80.4% | Higher: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.5 pts | 10.8% | 8.3% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Philippe Gautrais | Christel Royer | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+15% | 34.9189 in total | 40.2143 in total | More shops per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+15% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+6% | 15.986 in total | 16.960 in total | More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+6% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2% | 30.1163 in total | 29.5105 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+17% | 9.652 in total | 11.240 in total | More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+31% | 1.16 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+31% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois3.3 times as high | 0.95 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois3.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+23% | 3.7 | 4.5 | Better access: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+75% | 5.027 in total | 8.731 in total | More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+75% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne2.1 times as high | 9.451 in total | 20.071 in total | More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+52% | 6.837 in total | 4.516 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+52% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+6% | 2.413 in total | 2.59 in total | More per capita: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+6% |
| HospitalsTie | 3 | 3 | 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+13 | 25 | 12 | More schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 | 4 | 2 | More middle schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% | 8.8 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 10.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% | 2.9 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% | 2.6 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+13% | 7.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+13% |
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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 °C | 12.9°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+10% | 654 | 721 | Wetter: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 118 | 118 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+10 days/year | 31 | 41 | More frost days: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4 days/year | 21 | 17 | More hot days: Fontenay-sous-Bois+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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1 | 14 | 15 | More declarations: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Le Perreux-sur-Marne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois+41% | 5.58 | 3.96 | Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois+41% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+47 m | 101 m | 54 m | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+47 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
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Le Perreux-sur-Marne at a glance
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Le Perreux-sur-Marne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,209 | 35,566 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +5.3% |
| Density per km² | 9,715 | 8,981 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,000 | 5,650 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,329 | 7,110 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 22.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.69% | 35.79% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,690 | 35,680 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.58 | 3.96 |
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FAQ
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Le Perreux-sur-Marne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fontenay-sous-Bois or Le Perreux-sur-Marne?
By population, Fontenay-sous-Bois: 54,209 inhabitants versus 35,566 for Le Perreux-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fontenay-sous-Bois is the 118th largest city in France, Le Perreux-sur-Marne the 239th. By area, Fontenay-sous-Bois is also the larger (5.6 km²).
How far is Fontenay-sous-Bois from Le Perreux-sur-Marne?
Fontenay-sous-Bois and Le Perreux-sur-Marne are 2.4 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 Fontenay-sous-Bois or Le Perreux-sur-Marne?
To buy an apartment, Fontenay-sous-Bois is more expensive: €6,000 per m² (median price), versus €5,650 in Le Perreux-sur-Marne (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Le Perreux-sur-Marne?
In Le Perreux-sur-Marne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €35,680 a year, versus €29,690 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fontenay-sous-Bois and Le Perreux-sur-Marne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures