2026 comparison
Melun vs Pontault-Combault: 2026 comparison
Melun has more inhabitants than Pontault-Combault: 46,211 versus 39,332, or 17% more. Pontault-Combault covers a larger area (13.6 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 2,884.
The median apartment price is higher in Pontault-Combault: €4,105 per m² versus €2,975. The median standard of living is higher in Pontault-Combault (€27,700 a year versus €21,310).
The two cities are 28 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Melun
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,211 inhab.
- 158th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.0 km²
- Density
- 5,748 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
MelunPontault-Combault
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Melun+17% | 46,211 | 39,332 | More populous: Melun+17% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+12 pts | +15.1% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Melun+12 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+11 pts | +14.8% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Melun+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun+99% | 5,748 | 2,884 | Denser: Melun+99% |
| Under 15More young people: Melun+3.6 pts | 22.8% | 19.2% | More young people: Melun+3.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pontault-Combault+3.2 pts | 11.3% | 14.5% | More seniors: Pontault-Combault+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Pontault-Combault+0.21 | 2.27 | 2.48 | Larger households: Pontault-Combault+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+38% | 2,975 | 4,105 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+38% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pontault-Combault+29% | 2,981 | 3,846 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pontault-Combault+12% | 16.2 | 18.1 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pontault-Combault+4% | 14.1 | 14.7 | More expensive: Pontault-Combault+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pontault-Combault+30 pts | 27.7% | 57.3% | More homeowners: Pontault-Combault+30 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pontault-Combault+34 pts | 14.2% | 48.1% | More houses: Pontault-Combault+34 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+17 pts | 41.2% | 24.0% | More social housing: Melun+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Melun+0.4 pt | 1.1% | 0.7% | More second homes: Melun+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Melun+4.5 pts | 8.6% | 4.1% | More vacant homes: Melun+4.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+3.5 pts | 46.68% | 50.17% | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+3.5 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 | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pontault-Combault+30% | 21,310 | 27,700 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+30% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Melun+15 pts | 27.8% | 12.8% | Higher: Melun+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pontault-Combault+43% | €23,278 | €33,358 | Higher: Pontault-Combault+43% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+15 pts | 39% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Pontault-Combault+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pontault-Combault+3.4 pts | 74.1% | 77.5% | Higher: Pontault-Combault+3.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Melun+4.6 pts | 14.6% | 10.0% | Higher: Melun+4.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Kadir Mebarek | Gilles Bord | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Pontault-Combault+2.5 pts | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Pontault-Combault+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Melun+1% | 52.8244 in total | 52.1205 in total | More shops per capita: Melun+1% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+47% | 22.7105 in total | 15.561 in total | More per capita: Melun+47% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+50% | 41.1190 in total | 27.5108 in total | More per capita: Melun+50% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+44% | 12.156 in total | 8.433 in total | More per capita: Melun+44% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun2.4 times as high | 3.014 in total | 1.35 in total | More per capita: Melun2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault3.5 times as high | 0.21 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault3.5 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Melun+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Melun+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pontault-Combault+36% | 2.1 | 2.8 | Better access: Pontault-Combault+36% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+6% | 6.731 in total | 6.425 in total | More per capita: Melun+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+58% | 37.7174 in total | 23.994 in total | More per capita: Melun+58% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+66% | 8.037 in total | 4.819 in total | More per capita: Melun+66% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pontault-Combault+6% | 2.210 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: Pontault-Combault+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Melun+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Melun+3 |
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 | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Melun+10 | 26 | 16 | More schools: Melun+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Melun+4 | 7 | 3 | More middle schools: Melun+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Melun+4 | 5 | 1 | More high schools: Melun+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Melun+7 | 7 | 0 | More facilities: Melun+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+72% | 7.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Melun+72% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun2.2 times as high | 14.0 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Melun2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+95% | 5.1 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Melun+95% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+58% | 2.0 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Pontault-Combault+58% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+7% | 8.8 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Melun+7% |
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 | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pontault-Combault+0.8 °C | 11.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Pontault-Combault+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Pontault-Combault+2% | 1,798 | 1,831 | Sunnier: Pontault-Combault+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Pontault-Combault+6% | 673 | 716 | Wetter: Pontault-Combault+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Melun+0 days/year | 120 | 119 | More rainy days: Melun+0 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Melun+26 days/year | 65 | 39 | More frost days: Melun+26 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Melun+4 days/year | 16 | 13 | More hot days: Melun+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 | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Pontault-Combault+2 | 15 | 17 | More declarations: Pontault-Combault+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Melun+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Melun+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Pontault-Combault+70% | 8.04 | 13.6 | Larger: Pontault-Combault+70% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pontault-Combault+59 m | 48 m | 108 m | Higher: Pontault-Combault+59 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 Melun Val de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Paris - Vallée de la Marne | |
| 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
Melun vs Pontault-Combault at a glance
| Criterion | Melun | Pontault-Combault |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,211 | 39,332 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.8% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 5,748 | 2,884 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,975 | 4,105 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,981 | 3,846 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.68% | 50.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,310 | 27,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.6 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,798 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 8.04 | 13.6 |
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FAQ
Melun vs Pontault-Combault: your questions
Which is the larger city, Melun or Pontault-Combault?
By population, Melun: 46,211 inhabitants versus 39,332 for Pontault-Combault (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Melun is the 158th largest city in France, Pontault-Combault the 202nd. By area, Pontault-Combault is the larger (13.6 km²).
How far is Melun from Pontault-Combault?
Melun 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 Melun or Pontault-Combault?
To buy an apartment, Pontault-Combault is more expensive: €4,105 per m² (median price), versus €2,975 in Melun (+38%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Melun or Pontault-Combault?
In Pontault-Combault, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,700 a year, versus €21,310 in Melun (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Melun or Pontault-Combault?
Pontault-Combault: 1,831 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,798 in Melun (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures