2026 comparison
Fresnes (94) vs Massy (91): 2026 comparison
Massy has more inhabitants than Fresnes: 52,023 versus 29,644, or 75% more. Massy covers a larger area (9.4 km² versus 3.6 km²), but Fresnes is more densely populated: 8,327 inhabitants per km² versus 5,517.
The median apartment price is higher in Massy: €4,375 per m² versus €3,321. The median standard of living is higher in Massy (€27,350 a year versus €26,570).
The two cities are 5.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Fresnes
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 29,644 inhab.
- 298th in France · 19th in its department
- Area
- 3.6 km²
- Density
- 8,327 per km²
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Massy
City in Essonne
- Population
- 52,023 inhab.
- 128th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 9.4 km²
- Density
- 5,517 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
FresnesMassy
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Massy+75% | 29,644 | 52,023 | More populous: Massy+75% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fresnes+2.4 pts | +4.6% | +2.2% | Stronger growth: Fresnes+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Massy+1.9 pt | +10.8% | +12.7% | Stronger growth: Massy+1.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Fresnes+51% | 8,327 | 5,517 | Denser: Fresnes+51% |
| Under 15More young people: Fresnes+0.7 pt | 19.8% | 19.0% | More young people: Fresnes+0.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Massy+1.2 pt | 12.0% | 13.2% | More seniors: Massy+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Fresnes+0.08 | 2.24 | 2.16 | Larger households: Fresnes+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Massy+32% | 3,321 | 4,375 | More expensive: Massy+32% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fresnes+4% | 4,989 | 4,788 | More expensive: Fresnes+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Massy+2% | 19.8 | 20.1 | More expensive: Massy+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fresnes+20% | 19.8 | 16.6 | More expensive: Fresnes+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Fresnes+6.3 pts | 45.4% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Fresnes+6.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fresnes+2.6 pts | 12.2% | 9.6% | More houses: Fresnes+2.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fresnes+1.3 pt | 37.0% | 35.7% | More social housing: Fresnes+1.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Massy+1.2 pt | 1.7% | 2.9% | More second homes: Massy+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fresnes+0.3 pt | 4.4% | 4.1% | More vacant homes: Fresnes+0.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fresnes+6.7 pts | 39.05% | 32.32% | Higher rate: Fresnes+6.7 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 | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Massy+3% | 26,570 | 27,350 | Higher: Massy+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Massy+2.0 pts | 16.0% | 18.0% | Higher: Massy+2.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Massy+3% | €32,394 | €33,483 | Higher: Massy+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Massy+1.2 pt | 54% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Massy+1.2 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Massy+12 pts | 68.2% | 80.0% | Higher: Massy+12 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Massy+0.7 pt | 9.7% | 10.4% | Higher: Massy+0.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Carlier | Nicolas Samsoen | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fresnes+2.1 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Fresnes+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fresnes+11% | 37.4111 in total | 33.6175 in total | More shops per capita: Fresnes+11% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fresnes+0.7% | 13.239 in total | 13.168 in total | More per capita: Fresnes+0.7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy+60% | 16.549 in total | 26.5138 in total | More per capita: Massy+60% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fresnes+31% | 14.844 in total | 11.359 in total | More per capita: Fresnes+31% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fresnes+75% | 2.47 in total | 1.37 in total | More per capita: Fresnes+75% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy+71% | 0.72 in total | 1.26 in total | More per capita: Massy+71% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Massy+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Massy+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 3.3 | 3.3 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy2.5 times as high | 3.09 in total | 7.740 in total | More per capita: Massy2.5 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy14 times as high | 2.78 in total | 38.1198 in total | More per capita: Massy14 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy2.7 times as high | 2.78 in total | 7.338 in total | More per capita: Massy2.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Massy+4% | 2.06 in total | 2.111 in total | More per capita: Massy+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Massy+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Massy+2 |
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 | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Massy+18 | 11 | 29 | More schools: Massy+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Massy+4 | 3 | 7 | More middle schools: Massy+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Massy+2 | 2 | 4 | More high schools: Massy+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fresnes+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Fresnes+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fresnes2.7 times as high | 11.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Fresnes2.7 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Massy2.0 times as high | 8.1 | 16.3 | Higher rate: Massy2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fresnes+42% | 4.6 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Fresnes+42% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fresnes+21% | 3.0 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Fresnes+21% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Massy+14% | 8.3 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Massy+14% |
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 | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fresnes+0.6 °C | 12.1°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Fresnes+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,831 | 1,831 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Massy+12% | 622 | 694 | Wetter: Massy+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Massy+8 days/year | 109 | 117 | More rainy days: Massy+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Massy+18 days/year | 36 | 55 | More frost days: Massy+18 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Massy+1 days/year | 13 | 14 | More hot days: Massy+1 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 | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fresnes+11 | 22 | 11 | More declarations: Fresnes+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Massy2.6 times as high | 3.56 | 9.43 | Larger: Massy2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fresnes+1 m | 68 m | 67 m | Higher: Fresnes+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Essonne (91) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Communauté Paris-Saclay | |
| 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
Fresnes (94) vs Massy (91) at a glance
| Criterion | Fresnes | Massy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,644 | 52,023 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.8% | +12.7% |
| Density per km² | 8,327 | 5,517 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,321 | 4,375 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,989 | 4,788 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 20.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.05% | 32.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,570 | 27,350 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.7% | 10.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 3.56 | 9.43 |
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FAQ
Fresnes (94) vs Massy (91): your questions
Which is the larger city, Fresnes or Massy?
By population, Massy: 52,023 inhabitants versus 29,644 for Fresnes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Massy is the 128th largest city in France, Fresnes the 298th. By area, Massy is also the larger (9.4 km²).
How far is Fresnes from Massy?
Fresnes and Massy are 5.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fresnes or Massy?
To buy an apartment, Massy is more expensive: €4,375 per m² (median price), versus €3,321 in Fresnes (+32%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fresnes or Massy?
In Massy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,350 a year, versus €26,570 in Fresnes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fresnes and Massy in the same department?
No: Fresnes is in Val-de-Marne (94), and Massy in Essonne (91), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures