2026 comparison
Arras vs Hénin-Beaumont: 2026 comparison
Arras has more inhabitants than Hénin-Beaumont: 43,765 versus 26,029, or 68% more. Hénin-Beaumont covers a larger area (20.7 km² versus 11.6 km²), but Arras is more densely populated: 3,763 inhabitants per km² versus 1,256.
The median apartment price is higher in Arras: €2,429 per m² versus €1,450. The median standard of living is higher in Arras (€22,410 a year versus €21,590).
The two cities are 20 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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Arras
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 43,765 inhab.
- 177th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.6 km²
- Density
- 3,763 per km²
Hénin-Beaumont
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 26,029 inhab.
- 354th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 20.7 km²
- Density
- 1,256 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ArrasHénin-Beaumont
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Arras+68% | 43,765 | 26,029 | More populous: Arras+68% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Arras+4.1 pts | +3.2% | −0.9% | Stronger growth: Arras+4.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Arras+9.0 pts | +5.0% | −4.0% | Stronger growth: Arras+9.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Arras3.0 times as high | 3,763 | 1,256 | Denser: Arras3.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Hénin-Beaumont+1.9 pt | 16.7% | 18.6% | More young people: Hénin-Beaumont+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Hénin-Beaumont+0.5 pt | 17.7% | 18.2% | More seniors: Hénin-Beaumont+0.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Hénin-Beaumont+0.30 | 1.92 | 2.22 | Larger households: Hénin-Beaumont+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Arras+68% | 2,429 | 1,450 | More expensive: Arras+68% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Arras+37% | 1,934 | 1,414 | More expensive: Arras+37% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Arras+10% | 12.7 | 11.5 | More expensive: Arras+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Arras+21% | 10.3 | 8.5 | More expensive: Arras+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Hénin-Beaumont+16 pts | 33.5% | 49.8% | More homeowners: Hénin-Beaumont+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Hénin-Beaumont+38 pts | 33.5% | 71.8% | More houses: Hénin-Beaumont+38 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Hénin-Beaumont+1.9 pt | 35.6% | 37.5% | More social housing: Hénin-Beaumont+1.9 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Arras+1.2 pt | 1.8% | 0.7% | More second homes: Arras+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Arras+0.4 pt | 10.3% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Arras+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+11 pts | 54.27% | 65.02% | Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+11 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 | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Arras+4% | 22,410 | 21,590 | Higher: Arras+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Arras+0.4 pt | 26.1% | 25.7% | Higher: Arras+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Arras+19% | €27,216 | €22,915 | Higher: Arras+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Arras+7.1 pts | 42% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Arras+7.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+1.7 pt | 69.9% | 71.6% | Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+1.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+0.2 pt | 16.5% | 16.7% | Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+0.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Leturque | Steeve Briois | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Hénin-Beaumont+4.4 pts | 93% | 97% | Better covered: Hénin-Beaumont+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Arras+50% | 91.9402 in total | 61.1159 in total | More shops per capita: Arras+50% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+25% | 22.699 in total | 18.147 in total | More per capita: Arras+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+39% | 45.5199 in total | 32.785 in total | More per capita: Arras+39% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+71% | 27.6121 in total | 16.142 in total | More per capita: Arras+71% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+5% | 1.88 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+2.7 | 2.712 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Arras+2.7 |
| 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 | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Hénin-Beaumont+9% | 4.2 | 4.5 | Better access: Hénin-Beaumont+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+36% | 8.939 in total | 6.517 in total | More per capita: Arras+36% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+36% | 38.2167 in total | 28.073 in total | More per capita: Arras+36% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+91% | 10.345 in total | 5.414 in total | More per capita: Arras+91% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Arras+59% | 3.716 in total | 2.36 in total | More per capita: Arras+59% |
| HospitalsTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
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 | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Arras+12 | 25 | 13 | More schools: Arras+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Arras+3 | 8 | 5 | More middle schools: Arras+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Arras+4 | 7 | 3 | More high schools: Arras+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Arras+16 | 17 | 1 | More facilities: Arras+16 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+54% | 4.5 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+54% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Arras+56% | 12.5 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Arras+56% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Arras+38% | 8.8 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Arras+38% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont2.8 times as high | 1.1 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Arras+35% | 16.0 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Arras+35% |
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 | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Hénin-Beaumont+0.2 °C | 10.8°C | 11.0°C | Warmer: Hénin-Beaumont+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Hénin-Beaumont+3% | 711 | 729 | Wetter: Hénin-Beaumont+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Hénin-Beaumont+1 days/year | 125 | 126 | More rainy days: Hénin-Beaumont+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Hénin-Beaumont+5 days/year | 43 | 48 | More frost days: Hénin-Beaumont+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Hénin-Beaumont+2 days/year | 6 | 8 | More hot days: Hénin-Beaumont+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 | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Arras+6 | 16 | 10 | More declarations: Arras+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Arras+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Arras+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Hénin-Beaumont+78% | 11.6 | 20.7 | Larger: Hénin-Beaumont+78% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Arras+41 m | 70 m | 29 m | Higher: Arras+41 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine d'Arras | Communauté d'agglomération d'Hénin-Carvin | |
| Urban unit | Arras | Douai-Lens | |
| Functional area | Arras | Lens - Liévin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Arras vs Hénin-Beaumont at a glance
| Criterion | Arras | Hénin-Beaumont |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,765 | 26,029 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.0% | −4.0% |
| Density per km² | 3,763 | 1,256 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,429 | 1,450 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,934 | 1,414 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.27% | 65.02% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,410 | 21,590 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.5% | 16.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 10.8°C | 11.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 11.6 | 20.7 |
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FAQ
Arras vs Hénin-Beaumont: your questions
Which is the larger city, Arras or Hénin-Beaumont?
By population, Arras: 43,765 inhabitants versus 26,029 for Hénin-Beaumont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Arras is the 177th largest city in France, Hénin-Beaumont the 354th. By area, Hénin-Beaumont is the larger (20.7 km²).
How far is Arras from Hénin-Beaumont?
Arras and Hénin-Beaumont are 20 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Pas-de-Calais).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Arras or Hénin-Beaumont?
To buy an apartment, Arras is more expensive: €2,429 per m² (median price), versus €1,450 in Hénin-Beaumont (+68%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Arras or Hénin-Beaumont?
In Arras, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,410 a year, versus €21,590 in Hénin-Beaumont (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Arras and Hénin-Beaumont in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Pas-de-Calais (62), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures