2026 comparison
Douai vs Hénin-Beaumont: 2026 comparison
Douai has more inhabitants than Hénin-Beaumont: 41,108 versus 26,029, or 58% more. Hénin-Beaumont covers a larger area (20.7 km² versus 16.9 km²), but Douai is more densely populated: 2,435 inhabitants per km² versus 1,256.
The median apartment price is higher in Douai: €1,628 per m² versus €1,450. The median standard of living is higher in Hénin-Beaumont (€21,590 a year versus €20,230).
The two cities are 11 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Douai-Lens).
Douai
City in Nord
- Population
- 41,108 inhab.
- 195th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 16.9 km²
- Density
- 2,435 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
DouaiHénin-Beaumont
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Douai+58% | 41,108 | 26,029 | More populous: Douai+58% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Douai+2.4 pts | +1.6% | −0.9% | Stronger growth: Douai+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Douai+1.7 pt | −2.3% | −4.0% | Smaller decline: Douai+1.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Douai+94% | 2,435 | 1,256 | Denser: Douai+94% |
| Under 15More young people: Hénin-Beaumont+1.2 pt | 17.4% | 18.6% | More young people: Hénin-Beaumont+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Douai+0.3 pt | 18.5% | 18.2% | More seniors: Douai+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Hénin-Beaumont+0.21 | 2.01 | 2.22 | Larger households: Hénin-Beaumont+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Douai+12% | 1,628 | 1,450 | More expensive: Douai+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Douai+11% | 1,567 | 1,414 | More expensive: Douai+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 11.5 | 11.5 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Douai+8% | 9.2 | 8.5 | More expensive: Douai+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Hénin-Beaumont+15 pts | 35.1% | 49.8% | More homeowners: Hénin-Beaumont+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Hénin-Beaumont+30 pts | 41.5% | 71.8% | More houses: Hénin-Beaumont+30 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 37.5% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Douai+0.9 pt | 1.5% | 0.7% | More second homes: Douai+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Douai+4.1 pts | 14.0% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Douai+4.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+12 pts | 52.97% | 65.02% | Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+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 | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Hénin-Beaumont+7% | 20,230 | 21,590 | Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Douai+5.7 pts | 31.4% | 25.7% | Higher: Douai+5.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Douai+0.4% | €23,017 | €22,915 | Higher: Douai+0.4% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 35% | 35% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+3.4 pts | 68.2% | 71.6% | Higher: Hénin-Beaumont+3.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Douai+4.9 pts | 21.6% | 16.7% | Higher: Douai+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Chéreau | Steeve Briois | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Hénin-Beaumont+2.5 pts | 95% | 97% | Better covered: Hénin-Beaumont+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+2% | 60.1247 in total | 61.1159 in total | More shops per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+9% | 16.568 in total | 18.147 in total | More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+15% | 37.5154 in total | 32.785 in total | More per capita: Douai+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+63% | 26.3108 in total | 16.142 in total | More per capita: Douai+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+13% | 1.77 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+13% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+1.0 | 1.04 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Douai+1.0 |
| 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 | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Hénin-Beaumont+44% | 3.2 | 4.5 | Better access: Hénin-Beaumont+44% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+12% | 7.330 in total | 6.517 in total | More per capita: Douai+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+7% | 26.3108 in total | 28.073 in total | More per capita: Hénin-Beaumont+7% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+72% | 9.238 in total | 5.414 in total | More per capita: Douai+72% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Douai+16% | 2.711 in total | 2.36 in total | More per capita: Douai+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Hénin-Beaumont+3 | 4 | 7 | More facilities: Hénin-Beaumont+3 |
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 | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Douai+16 | 29 | 13 | More schools: Douai+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Douai+5 | 10 | 5 | More middle schools: Douai+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Douai+4 | 7 | 3 | More high schools: Douai+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Douai+5 | 6 | 1 | More facilities: Douai+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Douai+34% | 9.3 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Douai+34% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Douai+54% | 12.4 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Douai+54% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Douai+26% | 8.1 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Douai+26% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+8% | 2.9 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Hénin-Beaumont+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Douai+29% | 15.3 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Douai+29% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Douai+4 | 14 | 10 | More declarations: Douai+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low, with aggravating factors | Low, with aggravating factors | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Hénin-Beaumont+23% | 16.9 | 20.7 | Larger: Hénin-Beaumont+23% |
| Town hall elevationTie | 29 m | 29 m | Tie |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Nord (59) | Pas-de-Calais (62) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Douaisis Agglo | Communauté d'agglomération d'Hénin-Carvin | |
| Urban unitSame | Douai-Lens | Douai-Lens | Same |
| Functional area | Douai | Lens - Liévin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Douai vs Hénin-Beaumont at a glance
| Criterion | Douai | Hénin-Beaumont |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,108 | 26,029 |
| Change over 10 years | −2.3% | −4.0% |
| Density per km² | 2,435 | 1,256 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,628 | 1,450 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,567 | 1,414 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.97% | 65.02% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,230 | 21,590 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 21.6% | 16.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 11.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 16.9 | 20.7 |
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FAQ
Douai vs Hénin-Beaumont: your questions
Which is the larger city, Douai or Hénin-Beaumont?
By population, Douai: 41,108 inhabitants versus 26,029 for Hénin-Beaumont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Douai is the 195th largest city in France, Hénin-Beaumont the 354th. By area, Hénin-Beaumont is the larger (20.7 km²).
How far is Douai from Hénin-Beaumont?
Douai and Hénin-Beaumont are 11 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Douai or Hénin-Beaumont?
To buy an apartment, Douai is more expensive: €1,628 per m² (median price), versus €1,450 in Hénin-Beaumont (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Douai or Hénin-Beaumont?
In Hénin-Beaumont, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,590 a year, versus €20,230 in Douai (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Douai and Hénin-Beaumont in the same department?
No: Douai is in Nord (59), and Hénin-Beaumont in Pas-de-Calais (62), both in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures