2026 comparison
Le Plessis-Robinson vs Meudon: 2026 comparison
Meudon has more inhabitants than Le Plessis-Robinson: 46,959 versus 29,016, or 62% more. Meudon covers a larger area (9.9 km² versus 3.4 km²), but Le Plessis-Robinson is more densely populated: 8,459 inhabitants per km² versus 4,743.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Plessis-Robinson: €5,972 per m² versus €5,685. The median standard of living is higher in Le Plessis-Robinson (€35,370 a year versus €34,880).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Le Plessis-Robinson
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 29,016 inhab.
- 307th in France · 25th in its department
- Area
- 3.4 km²
- Density
- 8,459 per km²
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Meudon
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,959 inhab.
- 152nd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 9.9 km²
- Density
- 4,743 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le Plessis-RobinsonMeudon
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Meudon+62% | 29,016 | 46,959 | More populous: Meudon+62% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Meudon+4.0 pts | −2.8% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Meudon+4.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Meudon+1.6 pt | +1.2% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Meudon+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Plessis-Robinson+78% | 8,459 | 4,743 | Denser: Le Plessis-Robinson+78% |
| Under 15More young people: Meudon+0.0 pt | 18.1% | 18.2% | More young people: Meudon+0.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Meudon+1.5 pt | 16.5% | 18.0% | More seniors: Meudon+1.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Meudon+0.04 | 2.15 | 2.19 | Larger households: Meudon+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Plessis-Robinson+5% | 5,972 | 5,685 | More expensive: Le Plessis-Robinson+5% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Meudon+23% | 7,038 | 8,654 | More expensive: Meudon+23% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Meudon+1% | 23.8 | 24.1 | More expensive: Meudon+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Meudon+11% | 21.6 | 23.9 | More expensive: Meudon+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Meudon+2.4 pts | 49.4% | 51.7% | More homeowners: Meudon+2.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Meudon+3.2 pts | 10.1% | 13.3% | More houses: Meudon+3.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Plessis-Robinson+7.2 pts | 35.4% | 28.2% | More social housing: Le Plessis-Robinson+7.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Meudon+0.6 pt | 1.5% | 2.1% | More second homes: Meudon+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Meudon+1.5 pt | 5.3% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Meudon+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Plessis-Robinson+10 pts | 37.77% | 27.67% | Higher rate: Le Plessis-Robinson+10 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 | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Plessis-Robinson+1% | 35,370 | 34,880 | Higher: Le Plessis-Robinson+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meudon+4.3 pts | 6.8% | 11.1% | Higher: Meudon+4.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Meudon+16% | €49,454 | €57,466 | Higher: Meudon+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Plessis-Robinson+6.7 pts | 71% | 64% | More taxpaying households: Le Plessis-Robinson+6.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Plessis-Robinson+1.7 pt | 81.1% | 79.4% | Higher: Le Plessis-Robinson+1.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meudon+2.5 pts | 6.8% | 9.4% | Higher: Meudon+2.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Pemezec | Denis Larghero | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Meudon+3.3 pts | 95% | 98% | Better covered: Meudon+3.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Meudon+20% | 27.279 in total | 32.8154 in total | More shops per capita: Meudon+20% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.1 times as high | 7.622 in total | 15.874 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+53% | 10.731 in total | 16.477 in total | More per capita: Meudon+53% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.2 times as high | 9.327 in total | 20.797 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.0 times as high | 1.44 in total | 2.813 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.2 times as high | 0.72 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Meudon+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Meudon+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.5 | 2.5 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Plessis-Robinson+11% | 8.324 in total | 7.535 in total | More per capita: Le Plessis-Robinson+11% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon3.6 times as high | 5.917 in total | 21.199 in total | More per capita: Meudon3.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+48% | 3.410 in total | 5.124 in total | More per capita: Meudon+48% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+6% | 2.47 in total | 2.612 in total | More per capita: Meudon+6% |
| HospitalsTie | 1 | 1 | 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 | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Meudon+8 | 13 | 21 | More schools: Meudon+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Meudon+4 | 3 | 7 | More middle schools: Meudon+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Meudon+4 | 2 | 6 | More high schools: Meudon+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Meudon2.9 times as high | 3.3 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Meudon2.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+70% | 5.3 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Meudon+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+31% | 1.4 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Meudon+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+59% | 1.2 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Meudon+59% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+2% | 8.6 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Meudon+2% |
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 | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Plessis-Robinson+0.5 °C | 12.8°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Le Plessis-Robinson+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Plessis-Robinson+11% | 634 | 571 | Wetter: Le Plessis-Robinson+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Plessis-Robinson+3 days/year | 109 | 106 | More rainy days: Le Plessis-Robinson+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Meudon+23 days/year | 21 | 43 | More frost days: Meudon+23 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Meudon+2 days/year | 14 | 16 | More hot days: Meudon+2 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 | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meudon+8 | 8 | 16 | More declarations: Meudon+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Meudon+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Meudon+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meudon2.9 times as high | 3.43 | 9.90 | Larger: Meudon2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Plessis-Robinson+39 m | 141 m | 101 m | Higher: Le Plessis-Robinson+39 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | 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
Le Plessis-Robinson vs Meudon at a glance
| Criterion | Le Plessis-Robinson | Meudon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,016 | 46,959 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 8,459 | 4,743 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,972 | 5,685 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,038 | 8,654 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.8 | 24.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.77% | 27.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 35,370 | 34,880 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.3 | 9.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.43 | 9.90 |
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FAQ
Le Plessis-Robinson vs Meudon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Plessis-Robinson or Meudon?
By population, Meudon: 46,959 inhabitants versus 29,016 for Le Plessis-Robinson (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Meudon is the 152nd largest city in France, Le Plessis-Robinson the 307th. By area, Meudon is also the larger (9.9 km²).
How far is Le Plessis-Robinson from Meudon?
Le Plessis-Robinson and Meudon are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Hauts-de-Seine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Plessis-Robinson or Meudon?
To buy an apartment, Le Plessis-Robinson is more expensive: €5,972 per m² (median price), versus €5,685 in Meudon (+5%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Plessis-Robinson or Meudon?
In Le Plessis-Robinson, half of the residents have a standard of living above €35,370 a year, versus €34,880 in Meudon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Plessis-Robinson and Meudon in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures