2026 comparison
Melun vs Savigny-le-Temple: 2026 comparison
Melun has more inhabitants than Savigny-le-Temple: 46,211 versus 31,431, or 47% more. Savigny-le-Temple covers a larger area (12.0 km² versus 8.0 km²), but Melun is more densely populated: 5,748 inhabitants per km² versus 2,626.
The median apartment price is higher in Melun: €2,975 per m² versus €2,852. The median standard of living is higher in Savigny-le-Temple (€24,660 a year versus €21,310).
The two cities are 7.5 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
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Savigny-le-Temple
City in Seine-et-Marne
FSeine-et-Marne77Île-de-France
- Population
- 31,431 inhab.
- 272nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 12.0 km²
- Density
- 2,626 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MelunSavigny-le-Temple
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Melun+47% | 46,211 | 31,431 | More populous: Melun+47% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Melun+11 pts | +15.1% | +4.6% | Stronger growth: Melun+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Melun+11 pts | +14.8% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Melun+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Melun2.2 times as high | 5,748 | 2,626 | Denser: Melun2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Savigny-le-Temple+1.2 pt | 22.8% | 24.0% | More young people: Savigny-le-Temple+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Melun+1.0 pt | 11.3% | 10.3% | More seniors: Melun+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Savigny-le-Temple+0.57 | 2.27 | 2.84 | Larger households: Savigny-le-Temple+0.57 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Melun+4% | 2,975 | 2,852 | More expensive: Melun+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Melun+3% | 2,981 | 2,898 | More expensive: Melun+3% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Savigny-le-Temple+4% | 16.2 | 16.9 | More expensive: Savigny-le-Temple+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Savigny-le-Temple+5% | 14.1 | 14.8 | More expensive: Savigny-le-Temple+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Savigny-le-Temple+32 pts | 27.7% | 59.8% | More homeowners: Savigny-le-Temple+32 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Savigny-le-Temple+37 pts | 14.2% | 50.9% | More houses: Savigny-le-Temple+37 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Melun+6.8 pts | 41.2% | 34.3% | More social housing: Melun+6.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Melun+0.8 pt | 1.1% | 0.3% | More second homes: Melun+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Melun+5.2 pts | 8.6% | 3.4% | More vacant homes: Melun+5.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Savigny-le-Temple+21 pts | 46.68% | 67.34% | Higher rate: Savigny-le-Temple+21 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 | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Savigny-le-Temple+16% | 21,310 | 24,660 | Higher: Savigny-le-Temple+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Melun+10 pts | 27.8% | 17.7% | Higher: Melun+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Savigny-le-Temple+23% | €23,278 | €28,732 | Higher: Savigny-le-Temple+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Savigny-le-Temple+6.3 pts | 39% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Savigny-le-Temple+6.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Savigny-le-Temple+1.2 pt | 74.1% | 75.2% | Higher: Savigny-le-Temple+1.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Melun+2.1 pts | 14.6% | 12.5% | Higher: Melun+2.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Kadir Mebarek | Marie-Line Pichery | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Savigny-le-Temple+0.8 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Savigny-le-Temple+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Melun2.8 times as high | 52.8244 in total | 19.160 in total | More shops per capita: Melun2.8 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun2.6 times as high | 22.7105 in total | 8.928 in total | More per capita: Melun2.6 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun3.3 times as high | 41.1190 in total | 12.439 in total | More per capita: Melun3.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+27% | 12.156 in total | 9.530 in total | More per capita: Melun+27% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+6% | 3.014 in total | 2.99 in total | More per capita: Melun+6% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Savigny-le-Temple+47% | 0.21 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Savigny-le-Temple+47% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Melun+6% | 2.1 | 2.0 | Better access: Melun+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun2.6 times as high | 6.731 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Melun2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun24 times as high | 37.7174 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Melun24 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun5.0 times as high | 8.037 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Melun5.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Melun+36% | 2.210 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Melun+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Melun+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Melun+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 | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Melun+4 | 26 | 22 | More schools: Melun+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Melun+2 | 7 | 5 | More middle schools: Melun+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Melun+2 | 5 | 3 | More high schools: Melun+2 |
| 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 | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Melun+4% | 7.6 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Melun+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun2.6 times as high | 14.0 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Melun2.6 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun2.4 times as high | 5.1 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Melun2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Savigny-le-Temple+64% | 2.0 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Savigny-le-Temple+64% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Melun+99% | 8.8 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Melun+99% |
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 | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Melun+5 | 15 | 10 | More declarations: Melun+5 |
| 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 | Savigny-le-Temple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Savigny-le-Temple+49% | 8.04 | 12.0 | Larger: Savigny-le-Temple+49% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Savigny-le-Temple+38 m | 48 m | 86 m | Higher: Savigny-le-Temple+38 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Seine-et-Marne (77) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Melun Val de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine Essonne Sénart | |
| 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 Savigny-le-Temple at a glance
| Criterion | Melun | Savigny-le-Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,211 | 31,431 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.8% | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 5,748 | 2,626 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,975 | 2,852 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,981 | 2,898 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.68% | 67.34% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,310 | 24,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,798 | 1,798 |
| Area km² | 8.04 | 12.0 |
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FAQ
Melun vs Savigny-le-Temple: your questions
Which is the larger city, Melun or Savigny-le-Temple?
By population, Melun: 46,211 inhabitants versus 31,431 for Savigny-le-Temple (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Melun is the 158th largest city in France, Savigny-le-Temple the 272nd. By area, Savigny-le-Temple is the larger (12.0 km²).
How far is Melun from Savigny-le-Temple?
Melun and Savigny-le-Temple are 7.5 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 Savigny-le-Temple?
To buy an apartment, Melun is more expensive: €2,975 per m² (median price), versus €2,852 in Savigny-le-Temple (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Melun or Savigny-le-Temple?
In Savigny-le-Temple, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,660 a year, versus €21,310 in Melun (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Melun and Savigny-le-Temple 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