2026 comparison
Dax vs Mont-de-Marsan: 2026 comparison
Mont-de-Marsan has more inhabitants than Dax: 32,981 versus 22,972, or 44% more. Mont-de-Marsan covers a larger area (36.9 km² versus 19.7 km²), but Dax is more densely populated: 1,166 inhabitants per km² versus 894.
The median apartment price is higher in Dax: €2,500 per m² versus €2,103. The median standard of living is higher in Mont-de-Marsan (€24,650 a year versus €23,230).
The two cities are 50 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Dax
City in Landes
- Population
- 22,972 inhab.
- 404th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 19.7 km²
- Density
- 1,166 per km²
Mont-de-Marsan
City in Landes
- Population
- 32,981 inhab.
- 255th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 36.9 km²
- Density
- 894 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
DaxMont-de-Marsan
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mont-de-Marsan+44% | 22,972 | 32,981 | More populous: Mont-de-Marsan+44% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Dax+0.1 pt | +6.5% | +6.4% | Stronger growth: Dax+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Dax+5.6 pts | +6.4% | +0.8% | Stronger growth: Dax+5.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Dax+30% | 1,166 | 894 | Denser: Dax+30% |
| Under 15More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+2.3 pts | 11.7% | 14.0% | More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Dax+7.0 pts | 29.1% | 22.1% | More seniors: Dax+7.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.20 | 1.68 | 1.88 | Larger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.20 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Dax+19% | 2,500 | 2,103 | More expensive: Dax+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Dax+16% | 2,478 | 2,132 | More expensive: Dax+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Dax+7% | 11.7 | 11.0 | More expensive: Dax+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Dax+4% | 10.9 | 10.6 | More expensive: Dax+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+8.8 pts | 39.6% | 48.4% | More homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+8.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mont-de-Marsan+25 pts | 29.8% | 55.3% | More houses: Mont-de-Marsan+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Dax+5.1 pts | 25.8% | 20.7% | More social housing: Dax+5.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Dax+14 pts | 16.8% | 2.9% | More second homes: Dax+14 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Dax+3.4 pts | 10.2% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Dax+3.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Dax+4.2 pts | 47.66% | 43.48% | Higher rate: Dax+4.2 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 | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+6% | 23,230 | 24,650 | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Dax+2.7 pts | 20.1% | 17.4% | Higher: Dax+2.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+12% | €23,925 | €26,882 | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mont-de-Marsan+7.5 pts | 39% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Mont-de-Marsan+7.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Dax+2.1 pts | 74.1% | 72.0% | Higher: Dax+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Dax+5.1 pts | 16.3% | 11.3% | Higher: Dax+5.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julien Dubois | Frédéric Dutin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Dax+0.3 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Dax+0.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Dax+71% | 109.3251 in total | 64.0211 in total | More shops per capita: Dax+71% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+96% | 29.267 in total | 14.949 in total | More per capita: Dax+96% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+49% | 48.8112 in total | 32.7108 in total | More per capita: Dax+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+29% | 23.955 in total | 18.561 in total | More per capita: Dax+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+20% | 2.25 in total | 1.86 in total | More per capita: Dax+20% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+87% | 5.713 in total | 3.010 in total | More per capita: Dax+87% |
| 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 | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Dax+13% | 5.0 | 4.4 | Better access: Dax+13% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax2.6 times as high | 21.349 in total | 8.227 in total | More per capita: Dax2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax18 times as high | 94.9218 in total | 5.217 in total | More per capita: Dax18 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax2.3 times as high | 14.834 in total | 6.421 in total | More per capita: Dax2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dax+15% | 5.212 in total | 4.515 in total | More per capita: Dax+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Dax+1 | 5 | 4 | More facilities: Dax+1 |
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 | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mont-de-Marsan+7 | 11 | 18 | More schools: Mont-de-Marsan+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mont-de-Marsan+1 | 3 | 4 | More middle schools: Mont-de-Marsan+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mont-de-Marsan+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Mont-de-Marsan+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mont-de-Marsan+5 | 5 | 10 | More facilities: Mont-de-Marsan+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+51% | 4.2 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+51% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dax2.6 times as high | 31.9 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Dax2.6 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+4% | 6.8 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dax+17% | 2.2 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Dax+17% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dax+56% | 17.7 | 11.4 | Higher rate: Dax+56% |
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 | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Dax+0.7 °C | 14.5°C | 13.8°C | Warmer: Dax+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mont-de-Marsan+1% | 1,914 | 1,942 | Sunnier: Mont-de-Marsan+1% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Dax+26% | 1,155 | 918 | Wetter: Dax+26% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Dax+9 days/year | 127 | 119 | More rainy days: Dax+9 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+21 days/year | 26 | 46 | More frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+21 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+7 days/year | 26 | 32 | More hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+7 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 | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Dax+2 | 13 | 11 | More declarations: Dax+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Dax+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Dax+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mont-de-Marsan+87% | 19.7 | 36.9 | Larger: Mont-de-Marsan+87% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+27 m | 13 m | 39 m | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+27 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Landes (40) | Landes (40) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Dax | Mont de Marsan Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan | |
| Functional area | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Dax vs Mont-de-Marsan at a glance
| Criterion | Dax | Mont-de-Marsan |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 22,972 | 32,981 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.4% | +0.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,166 | 894 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | 2,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,478 | 2,132 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.66% | 43.48% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,230 | 24,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.3% | 11.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C | 13.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,914 | 1,942 |
| Area km² | 19.7 | 36.9 |
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FAQ
Dax vs Mont-de-Marsan: your questions
Which is the larger city, Dax or Mont-de-Marsan?
By population, Mont-de-Marsan: 32,981 inhabitants versus 22,972 for Dax (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mont-de-Marsan is the 255th largest city in France, Dax the 404th. By area, Mont-de-Marsan is also the larger (36.9 km²).
How far is Dax from Mont-de-Marsan?
Dax and Mont-de-Marsan are 50 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Landes).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Dax or Mont-de-Marsan?
To buy an apartment, Dax is more expensive: €2,500 per m² (median price), versus €2,103 in Mont-de-Marsan (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Dax or Mont-de-Marsan?
In Mont-de-Marsan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,650 a year, versus €23,230 in Dax (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Dax or Mont-de-Marsan?
Mont-de-Marsan: 1,942 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,914 in Dax (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