2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Metz: 2026 comparison
Metz has more inhabitants than Boulogne-Billancourt: 124,396 versus 120,206, or 3.5% more. Metz covers a larger area (41.9 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 2,966.
The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €23,070).
The two cities are 290 km apart as the crow flies.
Boulogne-Billancourt
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 120,206 inhab.
- 34th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 19,482 per km²
Metz
City in Moselle
- Population
- 124,396 inhab.
- 31st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 41.9 km²
- Density
- 2,966 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtMetz
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Metz+3% | 120,206 | 124,396 | More populous: Metz+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Metz+7.0 pts | −1.9% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Metz+7.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Metz+1.4 pt | +1.9% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Metz+1.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt6.6 times as high | 19,482 | 2,966 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt6.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.7 pt | 15.7% | 15.0% | More young people: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Metz+0.1 pt | 17.4% | 17.5% | More seniors: Metz+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.09 | 1.97 | 1.88 | Larger households: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.2 times as high | 29.7 | 13.4 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.2 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.1 times as high | 27.5 | 12.9 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.1 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+10 pts | 43.5% | 33.4% | More homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Metz+11 pts | 2.2% | 12.8% | More houses: Metz+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Metz+24 pts | 16.0% | 40.3% | More social housing: Metz+24 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.3 pts | 5.9% | 2.7% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Metz+3.8 pts | 7.2% | 11.0% | More vacant homes: Metz+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Metz+23 pts | 15.80% | 38.40% | Higher rate: Metz+23 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+73% | 40,000 | 23,070 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+73% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Metz+16 pts | 10.4% | 26.4% | Higher: Metz+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high | €68,518 | €28,019 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+27 pts | 69% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+27 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+9.8 pts | 81.4% | 71.7% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+9.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Metz+5.7 pts | 8.7% | 14.3% | Higher: Metz+5.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | François Grosdidier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.3 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Metz+23% | 61.6740 in total | 75.6940 in total | More shops per capita: Metz+23% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+6% | 19.9239 in total | 21.1263 in total | More per capita: Metz+6% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+0.2% | 46.9564 in total | 47.0585 in total | More per capita: Metz+0.2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.9 times as high | 8.3100 in total | 24.2301 in total | More per capita: Metz2.9 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+22% | 1.619 in total | 1.924 in total | More per capita: Metz+22% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+30% | 1.720 in total | 2.227 in total | More per capita: Metz+30% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Metz+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Metz+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Metz+69% | 3.1 | 5.3 | Better access: Metz+69% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% | 12.7153 in total | 11.4142 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+57% | 25.3304 in total | 39.7494 in total | More per capita: Metz+57% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+5% | 11.8142 in total | 11.3140 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+5% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+11% | 2.834 in total | 3.139 in total | More per capita: Metz+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Metz+4 | 9 | 13 | More facilities: Metz+4 |
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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Metz+26 | 37 | 63 | More schools: Metz+26 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Metz+8 | 10 | 18 | More middle schools: Metz+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Metz+9 | 8 | 17 | More high schools: Metz+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Metz+38 | 12 | 50 | More facilities: Metz+38 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Metz2.2 times as high | 2.6 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Metz2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+8% | 14.1 | 15.3 | Higher rate: Metz+8% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz3.6 times as high | 1.7 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Metz3.6 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% | 1.9 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+43% | 7.7 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Metz+43% |
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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.2 °C | 12.3°C | 11.1°C | Warmer: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Metz+7% | 1,717 | 1,833 | Sunnier: Metz+7% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Metz+25% | 571 | 714 | Wetter: Metz+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Metz+13 days/year | 106 | 118 | More rainy days: Metz+13 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Metz+18 days/year | 43 | 61 | More frost days: Metz+18 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 16 | 16 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Metz+24 | 7 | 31 | More declarations: Metz+24 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Metz6.8 times as high | 6.17 | 41.9 | Larger: Metz6.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Metz+146 m | 35 m | 181 m | Higher: Metz+146 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Moselle (57) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Metz Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Metz | |
| Functional area | Paris | Metz |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Metz at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Metz |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 124,396 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 2,966 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 38.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 23,070 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,833 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 41.9 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Metz: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Metz?
By population, Metz: 124,396 inhabitants versus 120,206 for Boulogne-Billancourt (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Metz is the 31st largest city in France, Boulogne-Billancourt the 34th. By area, Metz is also the larger (41.9 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Metz?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Metz are 290 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Metz?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €23,070 in Metz (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Boulogne-Billancourt or Metz?
Metz: 1,833 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Boulogne-Billancourt (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt and Metz in the same department?
No: Boulogne-Billancourt is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region, and Metz in Moselle (57), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures