2026 comparison
Meaux vs Pontault-Combault: 2026 comparison
Meaux has more inhabitants than Pontault-Combault: 57,360 versus 39,332, or 46% more. Meaux is both larger (15.0 km² versus 13.6 km²) and more densely populated (3,829 inhabitants per km² versus 2,884).
The median apartment price is higher in Pontault-Combault: €4,105 per m² versus €3,231. The median standard of living is higher in Pontault-Combault (€27,700 a year versus €22,410).
The two cities are 28 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Meaux
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 57,360 inhab.
- 107th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.0 km²
- Density
- 3,829 per km²
Pontault-Combault
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 39,332 inhab.
- 202nd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.6 km²
- Density
- 2,884 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MeauxPontault-Combault
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Meaux+46% | 57,360 | 39,332 | More populous: Meaux+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pontault-Combault+0.6 pt | +2.7% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Pontault-Combault+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Meaux+2.5 pts | +5.8% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Meaux+2.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Meaux+33% | 3,829 | 2,884 | Denser: Meaux+33% |
| Under 15More young people: Meaux+2.6 pts | 21.8% | 19.2% | More young people: Meaux+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pontault-Combault+0.9 pt | 13.6% | 14.5% | More seniors: Pontault-Combault+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Pontault-Combault+0.17 | 2.31 | 2.48 | Larger households: Pontault-Combault+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+27% | 3,231 | 4,105 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+27% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+28% | 3,010 | 3,846 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+28% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pontault-Combault+9% | 16.7 | 18.1 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pontault-Combault+5% | 14.0 | 14.7 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pontault-Combault+20 pts | 37.0% | 57.3% | More homeowners: Pontault-Combault+20 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pontault-Combault+30 pts | 18.2% | 48.1% | More houses: Pontault-Combault+30 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Meaux+14 pts | 37.5% | 24.0% | More social housing: Meaux+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Meaux+0.3 pt | 1.0% | 0.7% | More second homes: Meaux+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Meaux+2.7 pts | 6.8% | 4.1% | More vacant homes: Meaux+2.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Meaux+0.2 pt | 50.35% | 50.17% | Higher rate: Meaux+0.2 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 | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pontault-Combault+24% | 22,410 | 27,700 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+24% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meaux+11 pts | 23.7% | 12.8% | Higher: Meaux+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pontault-Combault+33% | €25,066 | €33,358 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+33% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+13 pts | 42% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pontault-Combault+1.3 pt | 76.1% | 77.5% | Higher: Pontault-Combault+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meaux+4.5 pts | 14.5% | 10.0% | Higher: Meaux+4.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-François Cope | Gilles Bord | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Pontault-Combault+1.6 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Pontault-Combault+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Meaux+22% | 63.8366 in total | 52.1205 in total | More shops per capita: Meaux+22% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+52% | 23.5135 in total | 15.561 in total | More per capita: Meaux+52% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+23% | 33.6193 in total | 27.5108 in total | More per capita: Meaux+23% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+97% | 16.695 in total | 8.433 in total | More per capita: Meaux+97% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+37% | 1.710 in total | 1.35 in total | More per capita: Meaux+37% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+37% | 1.06 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Meaux+37% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Meaux+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Meaux+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pontault-Combault+9% | 2.6 | 2.8 | Better access: Pontault-Combault+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+51% | 9.655 in total | 6.425 in total | More per capita: Meaux+51% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault+34% | 17.8102 in total | 23.994 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault+34% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+34% | 6.537 in total | 4.819 in total | More per capita: Meaux+34% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meaux+14% | 2.615 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: Meaux+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Meaux+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Meaux+6 |
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 | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Meaux+19 | 35 | 16 | More schools: Meaux+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Meaux+5 | 8 | 3 | More middle schools: Meaux+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Meaux+6 | 7 | 1 | More high schools: Meaux+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Meaux+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Meaux+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pontault-Combault+91% | 2.3 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+91% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+42% | 9.0 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Meaux+42% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+40% | 3.7 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Meaux+40% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pontault-Combault2.9 times as high | 1.1 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault2.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meaux+16% | 9.6 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Meaux+16% |
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 | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pontault-Combault+0.2 °C | 11.9°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Pontault-Combault+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,831 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Pontault-Combault+0.9% | 710 | 716 | Wetter: Pontault-Combault+0.9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Meaux+1 days/year | 120 | 119 | More rainy days: Meaux+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Meaux+4 days/year | 43 | 39 | More frost days: Meaux+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Meaux+2 days/year | 14 | 13 | More hot days: Meaux+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 | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meaux+1 | 18 | 17 | More declarations: Meaux+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Meaux+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Meaux+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meaux+10% | 15.0 | 13.6 | Larger: Meaux+10% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pontault-Combault+58 m | 50 m | 108 m | Higher: Pontault-Combault+58 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 |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Meaux | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | |
| Urban unit | Meaux | Paris | |
| 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
Meaux vs Pontault-Combault at a glance
| Criterion | Meaux | Pontault-Combault |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,360 | 39,332 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.8% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,829 | 2,884 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,231 | 4,105 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,010 | 3,846 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.7 | 18.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 50.35% | 50.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,410 | 27,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 15.0 | 13.6 |
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FAQ
Meaux vs Pontault-Combault: your questions
Which is the larger city, Meaux or Pontault-Combault?
By population, Meaux: 57,360 inhabitants versus 39,332 for Pontault-Combault (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Meaux is the 107th largest city in France, Pontault-Combault the 202nd. By area, Meaux is also the larger (15.0 km²).
How far is Meaux from Pontault-Combault?
Meaux and Pontault-Combault are 28 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 Meaux or Pontault-Combault?
To buy an apartment, Pontault-Combault is more expensive: €4,105 per m² (median price), versus €3,231 in Meaux (+27%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Meaux or Pontault-Combault?
In Pontault-Combault, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,700 a year, versus €22,410 in Meaux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Meaux and Pontault-Combault 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