2026 comparison
Dunkerque vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Dunkerque has more inhabitants than Rueil-Malmaison: 87,442 versus 84,409, or 3.6% more. Dunkerque covers a larger area (43.9 km² versus 14.7 km²), but Rueil-Malmaison is more densely populated: 5,742 inhabitants per km² versus 1,992.
The median apartment price is higher in Rueil-Malmaison: €5,917 per m² versus €2,144. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €22,790).
The two cities are 239 km apart as the crow flies.
Dunkerque
City in Nord
- Population
- 87,442 inhab.
- 54th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 43.9 km²
- Density
- 1,992 per km²
Rueil-Malmaison
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 84,409 inhab.
- 57th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 14.7 km²
- Density
- 5,742 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
DunkerqueRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Dunkerque+4% | 87,442 | 84,409 | More populous: Dunkerque+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.0 pts | −0.7% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.9 pts | −4.0% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rueil-Malmaison2.9 times as high | 1,992 | 5,742 | Denser: Rueil-Malmaison2.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts | 16.3% | 18.9% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Dunkerque+5.8 pts | 22.8% | 17.0% | More seniors: Dunkerque+5.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.22 | 2.01 | 2.23 | Larger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high | 2,144 | 5,917 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison4.1 times as high | 1,939 | 8,003 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison4.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+82% | 13.5 | 24.5 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+82% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.3 times as high | 11.1 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.3 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+5.9 pts | 45.5% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+5.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Dunkerque+20 pts | 40.7% | 20.8% | More houses: Dunkerque+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 25.1% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Dunkerque+1.8 pt | 3.9% | 2.1% | More second homes: Dunkerque+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+0.2 pt | 6.9% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Dunkerque+29 pts | 51.49% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Dunkerque+29 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 | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+66% | 22,790 | 37,730 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+66% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Dunkerque+13 pts | 22.7% | 9.3% | Higher: Dunkerque+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison2.4 times as high | €25,682 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison2.4 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+28 pts | 40% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+28 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+8.7 pts | 72.1% | 80.8% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+8.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Dunkerque+9.3 pts | 17.9% | 8.7% | Higher: Dunkerque+9.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrice Vergriete | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+4.4 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Dunkerque+44% | 59.8523 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Dunkerque+44% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+25% | 17.8156 in total | 14.2120 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+50% | 37.3326 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+50% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 17.5153 in total | 17.5148 in total | Tie |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+31% | 2.219 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+31% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+32% | 1.715 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+32% |
| 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 | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Dunkerque+35% | 3.5 | 2.6 | Better access: Dunkerque+35% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+47% | 8.373 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+47% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+8% | 13.6119 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 7.263 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dunkerque+55% | 4.237 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Dunkerque+55% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Dunkerque+2 | 7 | 5 | More facilities: Dunkerque+2 |
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 | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Dunkerque+24 | 52 | 28 | More schools: Dunkerque+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Dunkerque+1 | 13 | 12 | More middle schools: Dunkerque+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Dunkerque+5 | 12 | 7 | More high schools: Dunkerque+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Dunkerque+4 | 9 | 5 | More facilities: Dunkerque+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+54% | 4.3 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+54% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+2% | 10.5 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+2% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque3.1 times as high | 4.9 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Dunkerque3.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque+5% | 1.5 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Dunkerque+5% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dunkerque+70% | 11.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Dunkerque+70% |
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 | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 °C | 11.7°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Rueil-Malmaison+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Dunkerque+21% | 691 | 571 | Wetter: Dunkerque+21% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Dunkerque+16 days/year | 121 | 106 | More rainy days: Dunkerque+16 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+26 days/year | 17 | 43 | More frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+26 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rueil-Malmaison+14 days/year | 2 | 16 | More hot days: Rueil-Malmaison+14 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 | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Dunkerque+8 | 26 | 18 | More declarations: Dunkerque+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Dunkerque3.0 times as high | 43.9 | 14.7 | Larger: Dunkerque3.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+25 m | 7 m | 32 m | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+25 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Nord (59) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Dunkerque | Paris | |
| Functional area | Dunkerque | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Dunkerque vs Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Dunkerque | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,442 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.0% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,992 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,144 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,939 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.5 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.49% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,790 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.9% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 43.9 | 14.7 |
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FAQ
Dunkerque vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Dunkerque or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Dunkerque: 87,442 inhabitants versus 84,409 for Rueil-Malmaison (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Dunkerque is the 54th largest city in France, Rueil-Malmaison the 57th. By area, Dunkerque is also the larger (43.9 km²).
How far is Dunkerque from Rueil-Malmaison?
Dunkerque and Rueil-Malmaison are 239 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Dunkerque or Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Rueil-Malmaison is more expensive: €5,917 per m² (median price), versus €2,144 in Dunkerque (+176%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Dunkerque or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €22,790 in Dunkerque (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Dunkerque and Rueil-Malmaison in the same department?
No: Dunkerque is in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region, and Rueil-Malmaison in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures