2026 comparison
Charleville-Mézières vs Maubeuge: 2026 comparison
Charleville-Mézières has more inhabitants than Maubeuge: 46,473 versus 29,031, or 60% more. Charleville-Mézières covers a larger area (31.4 km² versus 18.9 km²), but Maubeuge is more densely populated: 1,540 inhabitants per km² versus 1,478.
The median apartment price is higher in Charleville-Mézières: €1,260 per m² versus €941. The median standard of living is higher in Charleville-Mézières (€20,390 a year versus €17,930).
The two cities are 78 km apart as the crow flies.
Charleville-Mézières
City in Ardennes
- Population
- 46,473 inhab.
- 157th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 31.4 km²
- Density
- 1,478 per km²
Maubeuge
City in Nord
- Population
- 29,031 inhab.
- 305th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 18.9 km²
- Density
- 1,540 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Charleville-MézièresMaubeuge
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Charleville-Mézières+60% | 46,473 | 29,031 | More populous: Charleville-Mézières+60% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Charleville-Mézières+1.1 pt | −1.8% | −2.9% | Smaller decline: Charleville-Mézières+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Maubeuge+1.1 pt | −7.0% | −5.9% | Smaller decline: Maubeuge+1.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Maubeuge+4% | 1,478 | 1,540 | Denser: Maubeuge+4% |
| Under 15More young people: Maubeuge+3.0 pts | 16.1% | 19.1% | More young people: Maubeuge+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Charleville-Mézières+2.6 pts | 23.5% | 20.8% | More seniors: Charleville-Mézières+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Maubeuge+0.28 | 1.93 | 2.21 | Larger households: Maubeuge+0.28 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Charleville-Mézières+34% | 1,260 | 941 | More expensive: Charleville-Mézières+34% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Charleville-Mézières+50% | 1,644 | 1,093 | More expensive: Charleville-Mézières+50% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maubeuge+14% | 9.6 | 10.9 | More expensive: Maubeuge+14% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Charleville-Mézières+11% | 8.8 | 8.0 | More expensive: Charleville-Mézières+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Maubeuge+11 pts | 35.1% | 46.1% | More homeowners: Maubeuge+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Maubeuge+25 pts | 32.8% | 58.2% | More houses: Maubeuge+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 47.6% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Charleville-Mézières+0.5 pt | 2.4% | 1.8% | More second homes: Charleville-Mézières+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Charleville-Mézières+4.0 pts | 12.6% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Charleville-Mézières+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+2.3 pts | 55.47% | 53.13% | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+2.3 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 | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Charleville-Mézières+14% | 20,390 | 17,930 | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Maubeuge+6.1 pts | 31.6% | 37.7% | Higher: Maubeuge+6.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Charleville-Mézières+17% | €22,491 | €19,141 | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Charleville-Mézières+8.6 pts | 36% | 27% | More taxpaying households: Charleville-Mézières+8.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Charleville-Mézières+5.0 pts | 69.3% | 64.4% | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+5.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Maubeuge+4.7 pts | 22.0% | 26.7% | Higher: Maubeuge+4.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Boris Ravignon | Arnaud Decagny | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Maubeuge+2.4 pts | 97% | 100% | Better covered: Maubeuge+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Charleville-Mézières+75% | 73.6342 in total | 42.0122 in total | More shops per capita: Charleville-Mézières+75% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+67% | 24.1112 in total | 14.542 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+67% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+55% | 42.2196 in total | 27.279 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+55% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières2.1 times as high | 20.294 in total | 9.628 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières2.1 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+25% | 3.014 in total | 2.47 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+25% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+72% | 2.411 in total | 1.44 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+72% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Charleville-Mézières+18% | 4.7 | 4.0 | Better access: Charleville-Mézières+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+8% | 8.238 in total | 7.622 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maubeuge2.1 times as high | 21.9102 in total | 46.5135 in total | More per capita: Maubeuge2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+33% | 7.334 in total | 5.516 in total | More per capita: Charleville-Mézières+33% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maubeuge+7% | 3.918 in total | 4.112 in total | More per capita: Maubeuge+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Charleville-Mézières+8 | 13 | 5 | More facilities: Charleville-Mézières+8 |
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 | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Charleville-Mézières+11 | 30 | 19 | More schools: Charleville-Mézières+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Charleville-Mézières+4 | 11 | 7 | More middle schools: Charleville-Mézières+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Charleville-Mézières+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Charleville-Mézières+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Charleville-Mézières+3 | 15 | 12 | More facilities: Charleville-Mézières+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Charleville-Mézières+12% | 6.7 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+12% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+25% | 12.9 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Maubeuge+6% | 7.9 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Maubeuge+6% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+22% | 1.7 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+6% | 13.7 | 13.0 | Higher rate: Charleville-Mézières+6% |
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 | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Maubeuge+0.6 °C | 9.9°C | 10.5°C | Warmer: Maubeuge+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,576 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Charleville-Mézières+16% | 928 | 802 | Wetter: Charleville-Mézières+16% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 132 | 132 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Charleville-Mézières+27 days/year | 80 | 53 | More frost days: Charleville-Mézières+27 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Charleville-Mézières+5 | 20 | 15 | More declarations: Charleville-Mézières+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Charleville-Mézières+67% | 31.4 | 18.9 | Larger: Charleville-Mézières+67% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Charleville-Mézières+1 m | 147 m | 146 m | Higher: Charleville-Mézières+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Ardennes (08) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Ardenne Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Maubeuge Val de Sambre | |
| Urban unit | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Charleville-Mézières vs Maubeuge at a glance
| Criterion | Charleville-Mézières | Maubeuge |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,473 | 29,031 |
| Change over 10 years | −7.0% | −5.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,478 | 1,540 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,260 | 941 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,644 | 1,093 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.6 | 10.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.47% | 53.13% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,390 | 17,930 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.0% | 26.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 100% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Average temperature | 9.9°C | 10.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,576 | — |
| Area km² | 31.4 | 18.9 |
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FAQ
Charleville-Mézières vs Maubeuge: your questions
Which is the larger city, Charleville-Mézières or Maubeuge?
By population, Charleville-Mézières: 46,473 inhabitants versus 29,031 for Maubeuge (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Charleville-Mézières is the 157th largest city in France, Maubeuge the 305th. By area, Charleville-Mézières is also the larger (31.4 km²).
How far is Charleville-Mézières from Maubeuge?
Charleville-Mézières and Maubeuge are 78 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Charleville-Mézières or Maubeuge?
To buy an apartment, Charleville-Mézières is more expensive: €1,260 per m² (median price), versus €941 in Maubeuge (+34%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Charleville-Mézières or Maubeuge?
In Charleville-Mézières, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,390 a year, versus €17,930 in Maubeuge (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Charleville-Mézières and Maubeuge in the same department?
No: Charleville-Mézières is in Ardennes (08), in the Grand Est region, and Maubeuge in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures