2026 comparison
Maisons-Alfort vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 2026 comparison
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés has more inhabitants than Maisons-Alfort: 77,413 versus 57,144, or 35% more. Saint-Maur-des-Fossés covers a larger area (11.3 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Maisons-Alfort is more densely populated: 10,681 inhabitants per km² versus 6,881.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €5,673. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €31,480).
The two cities are 3.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Maisons-Alfort
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 57,144 inhab.
- 108th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 10,681 per km²
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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
Maisons-AlfortSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+35% | 57,144 | 77,413 | More populous: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+35% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.1 pt | +1.6% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+1.0 pt | +4.3% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Maisons-Alfort+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Maisons-Alfort+55% | 10,681 | 6,881 | Denser: Maisons-Alfort+55% |
| Under 15More young people: Maisons-Alfort+0.3 pt | 16.5% | 16.2% | More young people: Maisons-Alfort+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5.1 pts | 15.8% | 20.9% | More seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.03 | 2.11 | 2.14 | Larger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1% | 5,673 | 5,733 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% | 6,900 | 7,467 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maisons-Alfort+3% | 23.6 | 23.0 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maisons-Alfort+2% | 21.5 | 21.1 | More expensive: Maisons-Alfort+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+19 pts | 43.0% | 61.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18 pts | 14.6% | 33.1% | More houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Maisons-Alfort+14 pts | 25.2% | 11.5% | More social housing: Maisons-Alfort+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Maisons-Alfort+1.0 pt | 2.9% | 1.9% | More second homes: Maisons-Alfort+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Maisons-Alfort+0.6 pt | 7.5% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Maisons-Alfort+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.3 pts | 29.67% | 32.00% | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.3 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 | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+19% | 31,480 | 37,390 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Maisons-Alfort+2.5 pts | 11.7% | 9.2% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+2.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+38% | €40,276 | €55,723 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+38% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.3 pts | 63% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Maisons-Alfort+1.6 pt | 80.7% | 79.1% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Maisons-Alfort+1.3 pt | 9.1% | 7.8% | Higher: Maisons-Alfort+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Romain Maria | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Maisons-Alfort+1.4 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Maisons-Alfort+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+60% | 37.6215 in total | 60.3467 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+60% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+30% | 17.7101 in total | 23.0178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+46% | 22.4128 in total | 32.8254 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+46% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+30% | 13.175 in total | 10.178 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+30% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+35% | 1.710 in total | 1.310 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+35% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+69% | 0.95 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Alfort+69% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 2 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+47% | 4.2 | 6.2 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+47% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+80% | 7.241 in total | 12.9100 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+80% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.4 times as high | 8.649 in total | 29.3227 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+77% | 5.833 in total | 10.279 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+77% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% | 2.615 in total | 2.822 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+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 | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 28 | 31 | More schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 6 | 9 | More middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 | 2 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 1 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+81% | 4.2 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+81% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18% | 10.1 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+17% | 2.2 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Maisons-Alfort+17% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% | 1.6 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.6% | 8.0 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.6% |
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 | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9 | 9 | 18 | More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high | 5.35 | 11.3 | Larger: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 m | 33 m | 40 m | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 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
Maisons-Alfort vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés at a glance
| Criterion | Maisons-Alfort | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,144 | 77,413 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.3% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 10,681 | 6,881 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,673 | 5,733 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,900 | 7,467 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.6 | 23.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 29.67% | 32.00% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 31,480 | 37,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.35 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Maisons-Alfort vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: your questions
Which is the larger city, Maisons-Alfort or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
By population, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 77,413 inhabitants versus 57,144 for Maisons-Alfort (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is the 67th largest city in France, Maisons-Alfort the 108th. By area, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is also the larger (11.3 km²).
How far is Maisons-Alfort from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Maisons-Alfort and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés are 3.8 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 Maisons-Alfort or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €5,673 in Maisons-Alfort (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Maisons-Alfort 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 €31,480 in Maisons-Alfort (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Maisons-Alfort and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés 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