Living in Massy
In Massy, rent averages €20.08 per m² a month (2025) and unemployment is 9.7% (2022).
The foreign population count was 8,828 in 2021. The unemployment rate was 9.7% at the end of 2022.
Pricier rent than 94% of French cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 62% of French cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 85% of French cities that publish it.
Which France-wide rules apply when you move to Massy?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Massy?
Average net cold rent is about 20.08 EUR/m² per month (2025-Q3), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 20.08 EUR/m²/month · "Carte des loyers" - Indicateurs de loyers d'annonce par commune en 20251
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 42.99 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Orange Livebox Fibre21Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 19.99 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Orange 100GB mobile plan20Official · national market |
| Monthly transport pass | 90.8 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Forfait Navigo Mois - Ile-de-France Mobilites5Official |
| G02 Vacancy Rate Pct | 1,041 % | 31 Dec 2023 | INSEE8Official |
| Dwellings | 25,297 dwellings | 31 Dec 2023 | INSEE9Official |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 23,529 dwellings | 31 Dec 2023 | INSEE9Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 20.08 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €11.60 | 30 Sept 2025 | "Carte des loyers" - Indicateurs de loyers d'annonce par commune en 20251Official |
Is Massy a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 1,205 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 20.08 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Massy?
The unemployment rate is about 9.7 % (2022). Source: INSEE RP2022 ACT1 — population active by type of activity, commune12
Massy 9.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.26 % | 31 Mar 2026 | Independent ARCEP municipal count of premises eligible for the >=1 Gbit/s fixed advertised-speed class, divided by the ARCEP type=all municipal premises denominator. This is availability/eligibility, not adoption, measured speed, FTTH-only coverage or mobile coverage.7Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 3,317 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2022 | www.insee.fr26Official |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7 %country median 11.0% | 31 Dec 2022 | INSEE RP2022 ACT1 — population active by type of activity, commune12Official |
What does a salary buy in Massy?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentTransportInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €2,466 |
| Rent, 60 m²€20.08/m² · official · "Carte des loyers" - Indicateurs de loyers d'annonce par commune en 2025 · 2025-09-30 | − €1,205 |
| Public transport pass€91 · official · Forfait Navigo Mois - Ile-de-France Mobilites · 2026-09-30 | − €91 |
| Utilities, 85 m²not published for this city | — |
| Internet€43 · official · Orange Livebox Fibre · 2026-09-30 | − €43 |
| Mobile plan€20 · official · Orange 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €20 |
| Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish | €1,107 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Massy. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
France Travail — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Massy. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School Count | 29 count | 3 Aug 2026 | Ministère de l'Éducation nationale (data.education.gouv.fr)15Official |
| School Count | 44 count | 3 Aug 2026 | Ministère de l'Éducation nationale (data.education.gouv.fr)15Official |
School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 3 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: UPE2A (unités pédagogiques pour élèves allophones nouvellement arrivés) + UPE2A-NSA variant. How to enrol a child (education.gouv.fr).
A country-wide rule for France; Massy's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds per 100,000 residents | 776.4 beds per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2011 | DREES / DGOS – Statistique Annuelle des Établissements de Santé (SAE) 20114Official |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Massy when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
How safe is Massy?
Police recorded about 6,806 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Base statistique communale de la délinquance enregistrée par la police et la gendarmerie nationales, 2025 (géographie 2026)3
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,806 incidents per 100,000country median 4,740 | 31 Dec 2025 | Base statistique communale de la délinquance enregistrée par la police et la gendarmerie nationales, 2025 (géographie 2026)3Official |
Mobility and administration
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Massy. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Contrat d’intégration républicaine (CIR) — Integration course
État français and OFII
For eligible non-EU foreign residents.
DIAN language-training offer finder — Other
Réseau des Carif-Oref and DIAN
For people seeking French-language training.
Climate and air quality
Annual PM2.5 was 9.79 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual NO₂ was 29.4 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual PM10 was 13.1 µg/m³ in 2024.
Is the air quality good in Massy?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- PM2.5 — annual mean: 9.79 µg/m³ · 2024 validated hourly NO2 station observations transformed to the exact INSEE commune centre by deterministic nearest-station selection and equal-weight aggregation.2
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Massy 9.8
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 29.39 µg/m³country median 14.8 | 2024 | 2024 validated hourly NO2 station observations transformed to the exact INSEE commune centre by deterministic nearest-station selection and equal-weight aggregation.2Official |
| NO₂ — latest reading | 25.44 µg/m³ | 15 Jul 2026 | Latest valid NO2 hourly station observation on the official LCSQA E2 current-day extract, mapped to the exact INSEE centre through an exact normalized station-name crosswalk to EEA station metadata.14Official |
| PM10 — annual mean | 13.08 µg/m³country median 14.2 | 2024 | 2024 validated hourly NO2 station observations transformed to the exact INSEE commune centre by deterministic nearest-station selection and equal-weight aggregation.2Official |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 9.79 µg/m³country median 8.5 | 2024 | 2024 validated hourly NO2 station observations transformed to the exact INSEE commune centre by deterministic nearest-station selection and equal-weight aggregation.2Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 7.2 · Feb 8.5 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 16.2 · May 19.8 · Jun 23.2 · Jul 25.8 · Aug 25.7 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 16.4 · Nov 10.9 · Dec 7.6 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ORLY24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 2.1 · Feb 2 · Mar 4.2 · Apr 6.4 · May 9.9 · Jun 13.1 · Jul 15 · Aug 14.6 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 8.7 · Nov 5 · Dec 2.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ORLY24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 4.7 · Feb 5.2 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 11.3 · May 14.8 · Jun 18.2 · Jul 20.4 · Aug 20.2 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 12.6 · Nov 7.9 · Dec 5.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ORLY24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 51 · Feb 45.5 · Mar 46.4 · Apr 47.9 · May 66.9 · Jun 53.7 · Jul 53.8 · Aug 59.3 · Sep 48.3 · Oct 57.6 · Nov 58.4 · Dec 66.7 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VILLACOUBLAY25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 58 · Feb 76 · Mar 133 · Apr 170 · May 198 · Jun 209 · Jul 217 · Aug 211 · Sep 171 · Oct 110 · Nov 62 · Dec 53 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station VILLACOUBLAY25Official · nearest-station reading |
Annual PM2.5 fell 42.4% between 2013 and 2024, from 17.0 to 9.8.
Similar climate. In France: Argenteuil ±0.1 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Slough (United Kingdom) ±0.9 °C, Werl (Germany) ±1.6 °C, Karlsruhe (Germany) ±1.1 °C, Bexley (United Kingdom) ±1.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
The city covered 9.4 km² in 2026. Population density was 5,485.6 people per km² in 2023.
How many people live in Massy?
The published population was 51,729 people in 2023. Source: INSEE — Populations légales 2023, Massy (commune 91377)10
By nationality
National passport82.9%Foreign residents17.1%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 9.43 km² | 31 Dec 2026 | Séries historiques en 2023 — Recensement de la population, base des principaux indicateurs, communes de France hors Mayotte23Official |
| Foreign residents | 8,828 people | 2021 | Nationalité en 2021 — Base des tableaux détaillés — NAT117Official |
| Population density | 5,486 people/km² | 31 Dec 2023 | Séries historiques en 2023 — Recensement de la population, base des principaux indicateurs, communes de France hors Mayotte23Official |
| Population | 51,729 people | 1 Jan 2023 | INSEE — Populations légales 2023, Massy (commune 91377)10Official |
International community in Massy
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Citizenship
Population resident in France excluding Mayotte; INSEE RP2023 NAT; total age and sex · 2023 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 51,729 | 100.0% |
| Français | 41,655.328 | 80.5% |
| Etranger | 10,073.672 | 19.5% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 0 count | 3 Aug 2026 | Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (data.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr)16Official |
Alternatives for people set on Massy
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Longjumeau as a Massy alternative in the same region
4 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Hospital beds, per 100k: 2,426.5 Longjumeau vs 776.4 Massy+213%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,043 Longjumeau vs 6,806 Massy−26%
- Rent: €17.49/m² Longjumeau vs €20.08/m² Massy−13%
- Residents: 21,996 Longjumeau vs 51,729 Massy−57%
- Unemployment: 10.4% Longjumeau vs 9.7% Massy+7%
- Annual PM2.5: 10.2 µg/m³ Longjumeau vs 9.8 µg/m³ Massy+4%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,317 Longjumeau vs €3,317 Massysame level
La Roche-sur-Yon as a Massy alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 360 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Rent: €11.81/m² La Roche-sur-Yon vs €20.08/m² Massy−41%
- Hospital beds, per 100k: 1,553.6 La Roche-sur-Yon vs 776.4 Massy+100%
- Median gross pay, region: €2,620 La Roche-sur-Yon vs €3,317 Massy−21%
- Unemployment: 12.1% La Roche-sur-Yon vs 9.7% Massy+25%
- Annual PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³ La Roche-sur-Yon vs 9.8 µg/m³ Massy−24%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 6,159 La Roche-sur-Yon vs 6,806 Massy−10%
- Nearest airport: 5.0 km La Roche-sur-Yon vs 6.0 km Massy−17%
Cities near Massy
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 20.06 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-09-30
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- 17.49 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-09-30
Alternative cities in France
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Is Massy part of Meaux?
Massy is in the published commuting zone of Meaux; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Meaux city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source6
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Massy?
The published population was 51,729 people in 2023. Source: INSEE — Populations légales 2023, Massy (commune 91377).
How much does it cost to rent in Massy?
Average net cold rent is about 20.08 EUR/m² per month (2025-Q3), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 1,406 EUR a month before utilities. Source: "Carte des loyers" - Indicateurs de loyers d'annonce par commune en 2025.
Is the air quality good in Massy?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 9.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 validated hourly NO2 station observations transformed to the exact INSEE commune centre by deterministic nearest-station selection and equal-weight aggregation..
How safe is Massy?
Police recorded about 6,806 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Base statistique communale de la délinquance enregistrée par la police et la gendarmerie nationales, 2025 (géographie 2026).
What is the unemployment rate in Massy?
The unemployment rate is about 9.7 % (2022). Source: INSEE RP2022 ACT1 — population active by type of activity, commune.
What is the typical salary around Massy?
The median gross salary is 3,317 EUR/month. Source: www.insee.fr.
Is Massy a good place to live?
Massy may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Is Massy part of Meaux?
Massy is in the published commuting zone of Meaux; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Massy?
Paris, Verrières-le-Buisson, Palaiseau, Antony, Wissous are near Massy. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people are in the Total citizenship group in Massy?
The official citizenship distribution records 51,729 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2023 Census. This is a citizenship measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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