2026 comparison
Boulogne-sur-Mer vs Liévin: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Liévin: 40,924 versus 30,398, or 35% more. Liévin covers a larger area (12.8 km² versus 8.4 km²), but Boulogne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 4,860 inhabitants per km² versus 2,369.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-sur-Mer: €1,613 per m² versus €1,405. The median standard of living is higher in Liévin (€20,030 a year versus €19,800).
The two cities are 89 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Boulogne-sur-Mer
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 40,924 inhab.
- 198th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.4 km²
- Density
- 4,860 per km²
Liévin
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 30,398 inhab.
- 286th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 12.8 km²
- Density
- 2,369 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-sur-MerLiévin
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-sur-Mer+35% | 40,924 | 30,398 | More populous: Boulogne-sur-Mer+35% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Boulogne-sur-Mer+0.9 pt | −0.3% | −1.2% | Smaller decline: Boulogne-sur-Mer+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Liévin+0.1 pt | −4.7% | −4.6% | Smaller decline: Liévin+0.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-sur-Mer2.1 times as high | 4,860 | 2,369 | Denser: Boulogne-sur-Mer2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Liévin+2.5 pts | 16.6% | 19.1% | More young people: Liévin+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt | 20.2% | 18.6% | More seniors: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Liévin+0.36 | 1.92 | 2.28 | Larger households: Liévin+0.36 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+15% | 1,613 | 1,405 | More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+8% | 1,610 | 1,491 | More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2% | 11.5 | 11.3 | More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3% | 9.5 | 9.3 | More expensive: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Liévin+11 pts | 30.0% | 40.9% | More homeowners: Liévin+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Liévin+48 pts | 26.4% | 74.8% | More houses: Liévin+48 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Liévin+21 pts | 38.1% | 59.3% | More social housing: Liévin+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.4 pts | 4.0% | 0.5% | More second homes: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts | 8.5% | 6.4% | More vacant homes: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Liévin+12 pts | 57.59% | 69.69% | Higher rate: Liévin+12 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-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Liévin+1% | 19,800 | 20,030 | Higher: Liévin+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.3 pt | 30.5% | 29.2% | Higher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Liévin+2% | €20,197 | €20,537 | Higher: Liévin+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts | 34% | 30% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2.2 pts | 70.5% | 68.2% | Higher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt | 21.6% | 19.9% | Higher: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Cuvillier | Dany Paiva | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Socialist Party | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.7 pts | 100% | 96% | Better covered: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+32% | 62.1254 in total | 47.0143 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+44% | 23.797 in total | 16.450 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+44% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+74% | 38.9159 in total | 22.468 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+74% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Liévin2.0 times as high | 14.258 in total | 28.687 in total | More per capita: Liévin2.0 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high | 3.213 in total | 1.34 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer7.4 times as high | 2.410 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer7.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Boulogne-sur-Mer+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% | 4.7 | 4.3 | Better access: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+35% | 9.840 in total | 7.222 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+35% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Liévin2.1 times as high | 8.836 in total | 18.155 in total | More per capita: Liévin2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% | 5.422 in total | 4.915 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+49% | 4.418 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-sur-Mer+49% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-sur-Mer+5 | 7 | 2 | More facilities: Boulogne-sur-Mer+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 | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 | 24 | 21 | More schools: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 | 8 | 5 | More middle schools: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 |
| High schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Boulogne-sur-Mer+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+19% | 8.0 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+27% | 10.0 | 7.9 | Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+27% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% | 8.9 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Liévin+76% | 1.1 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Liévin+76% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+40% | 17.1 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Boulogne-sur-Mer+40% |
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-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Boulogne-sur-Mer+0.4 °C | 11.2°C | 10.8°C | Warmer: Boulogne-sur-Mer+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Boulogne-sur-Mer+5% | 1,710 | 1,627 | Sunnier: Boulogne-sur-Mer+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Boulogne-sur-Mer+16% | 825 | 711 | Wetter: Boulogne-sur-Mer+16% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2 days/year | 127 | 125 | More rainy days: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Liévin+24 days/year | 19 | 43 | More frost days: Liévin+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Liévin+5 days/year | 2 | 6 | More hot days: Liévin+5 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 | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Boulogne-sur-Mer+14 | 25 | 11 | More declarations: Boulogne-sur-Mer+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Boulogne-sur-Mer+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Liévin+52% | 8.42 | 12.8 | Larger: Liévin+52% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Liévin+5 m | 51 m | 56 m | Higher: Liévin+5 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Boulonnais | Communauté d'agglomération de Lens - Liévin | |
| Urban unit | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Douai-Lens | |
| Functional area | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Lens - Liévin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Boulogne-sur-Mer vs Liévin at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-sur-Mer | Liévin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 40,924 | 30,398 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.7% | −4.6% |
| Density per km² | 4,860 | 2,369 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,613 | 1,405 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,610 | 1,491 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 57.59% | 69.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,800 | 20,030 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 21.6% | 19.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 10.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,710 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 8.42 | 12.8 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-sur-Mer vs Liévin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-sur-Mer or Liévin?
By population, Boulogne-sur-Mer: 40,924 inhabitants versus 30,398 for Liévin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-sur-Mer is the 198th largest city in France, Liévin the 286th. By area, Liévin is the larger (12.8 km²).
How far is Boulogne-sur-Mer from Liévin?
Boulogne-sur-Mer and Liévin are 89 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer or Liévin?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €1,613 per m² (median price), versus €1,405 in Liévin (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-sur-Mer or Liévin?
In Liévin, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,030 a year, versus €19,800 in Boulogne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Boulogne-sur-Mer or Liévin?
Boulogne-sur-Mer: 1,710 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Liévin (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures