2026 comparison
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés vs Vitry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Vitry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 94,393 versus 77,413, or 22% more. Vitry-sur-Seine is both larger (11.7 km² versus 11.3 km²) and more densely populated (8,089 inhabitants per km² versus 6,881).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €4,103. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 7.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Vitry-sur-Seine
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 94,393 inhab.
- 47th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 8,089 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-Maur-des-FossésVitry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% | 77,413 | 94,393 | More populous: Vitry-sur-Seine+22% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.4 pts | +1.7% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt | +3.3% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Vitry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% | 6,881 | 8,089 | Denser: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% |
| Under 15More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts | 16.2% | 19.1% | More young people: Vitry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.3 pts | 20.9% | 14.6% | More seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.24 | 2.14 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vitry-sur-Seine+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+40% | 5,733 | 4,103 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+41% | 7,467 | 5,291 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+41% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+10% | 23.0 | 20.8 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3% | 21.1 | 20.6 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26 pts | 61.7% | 35.3% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15 pts | 33.1% | 18.4% | More houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+32 pts | 11.5% | 43.6% | More social housing: Vitry-sur-Seine+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4 pt | 1.9% | 1.4% | More second homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.9 pt | 6.9% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.4 pts | 32.00% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.4 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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+73% | 37,390 | 21,660 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+73% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+18 pts | 9.2% | 27.5% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+18 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.2 times as high | €55,723 | €24,802 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.2 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+27 pts | 67% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+27 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.5 pts | 79.1% | 72.7% | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.8 pts | 7.8% | 14.6% | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+6.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | Pierre Bell-Lloch | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.5 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+84% | 60.3467 in total | 32.7309 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+84% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+39% | 23.0178 in total | 16.5156 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+21% | 32.8254 in total | 27.2257 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+21% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+7% | 10.178 in total | 10.8102 in total | More per capita: Vitry-sur-Seine+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.310 in total | 1.312 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+63% | 0.54 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+63% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 4 | 2 | 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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.3 times as high | 6.2 | 2.7 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.3 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high | 12.9100 in total | 6.057 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.3 times as high | 29.3227 in total | 8.883 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.1 times as high | 10.279 in total | 3.331 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés3.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+17% | 2.822 in total | 2.423 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+17% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 | 31 | 42 | More schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 | 9 | 11 | More middle schools: Vitry-sur-Seine+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 9 | 7 | More high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Vitry-sur-Seine+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+28% | 7.5 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+28% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% | 11.9 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+81% | 1.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+81% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+75% | 1.7 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+75% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% | 8.1 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Vitry-sur-Seine+8% |
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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.2 °C | 12.9°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% | 654 | 607 | Wetter: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 days/year | 118 | 111 | More rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year | 31 | 27 | More frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 days/year | 21 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5 | 18 | 13 | More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine+4% | 11.3 | 11.7 | Larger: Vitry-sur-Seine+4% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitry-sur-Seine+8 m | 40 m | 47 m | Higher: Vitry-sur-Seine+8 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
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés vs Vitry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Vitry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,413 | 94,393 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 6,881 | 8,089 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,733 | 4,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,467 | 5,291 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.0 | 20.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 32.00% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,390 | 21,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.2 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 11.3 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés vs Vitry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés or Vitry-sur-Seine?
By population, Vitry-sur-Seine: 94,393 inhabitants versus 77,413 for Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vitry-sur-Seine is the 47th largest city in France, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés the 67th. By area, Vitry-sur-Seine is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Saint-Maur-des-Fossés from Vitry-sur-Seine?
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés and Vitry-sur-Seine are 7.2 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 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés or Vitry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €4,103 in Vitry-sur-Seine (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés or Vitry-sur-Seine?
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,390 a year, versus €21,660 in Vitry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Maur-des-Fossés and Vitry-sur-Seine 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