2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 64,430 versus 63,462, or 1.5% more. Villeneuve-d'Ascq covers a larger area (27.5 km² versus 22.2 km²), but La Seyne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 2,311.
The median apartment price is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer: €3,084 per m² versus €2,763. The median standard of living is higher in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (€23,900 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 865 km apart as the crow flies.
La Seyne-sur-Mer
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 64,430 inhab.
- 89th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 2,906 per km²
© Jiel Beaumadier, CC BY-SA 3.0
Villeneuve-d'Ascq
City in Nord
- Population
- 63,462 inhab.
- 90th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 2,311 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Seyne-sur-MerVilleneuve-d'Ascq
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 64,430 | 63,462 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.1 pt | +1.3% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.6 pt | −1.2% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+26% | 2,906 | 2,311 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+26% |
| Under 15More young people: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.7 pt | 15.9% | 17.6% | More young people: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 pts | 25.8% | 15.1% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.04 | 2.06 | 2.10 | Larger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12% | 3,084 | 2,763 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+44% | 4,514 | 3,133 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+44% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 14.8 | 14.3 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+24% | 16.7 | 13.5 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12 pts | 52.5% | 40.8% | More homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+7.8 pts | 31.4% | 39.1% | More houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+7.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 18.8% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.3 pts | 10.5% | 3.2% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.2 pts | 7.9% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.1 pts | 55.28% | 51.23% | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.1 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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.0% | 23,890 | 23,900 | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.0% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.0 pts | 21.0% | 24.0% | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18% | €26,997 | €31,798 | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 43% | 43% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 pts | 72.6% | 67.1% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.4 pt | 14.3% | 15.6% | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Dorian Munoz | Sylvain Estager | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+12% | 54.2349 in total | 60.5384 in total | More shops per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+12% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% | 20.8134 in total | 12.881 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5% | 38.8250 in total | 36.9234 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+86% | 11.373 in total | 21.1134 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+86% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% | 1.17 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.711 in total | 1.711 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+41% | 3.8 | 5.4 | Better access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12% | 15.8102 in total | 14.290 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+35% | 51.8334 in total | 38.3243 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9% | 7.951 in total | 8.755 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+26% | 3.623 in total | 2.818 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+26% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 | 5 | 4 | More facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+15 | 30 | 45 | More schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 | 8 | 9 | More middle schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20 | 2 | 22 | More facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+84% | 3.9 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+84% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+36% | 8.9 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+13% | 3.8 | 3.4 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+13% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.7 times as high | 2.5 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.7 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5% | 11.3 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5% |
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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 °C | 16.7°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+17% | 633 | 740 | Wetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+69 days/year | 58 | 126 | More rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+69 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+35 days/year | 2 | 37 | More frost days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+35 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+30 days/year | 37 | 7 | More hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+30 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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 | 19 | 16 | More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+24% | 22.2 | 27.5 | Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+24% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+33 m | 1 m | 34 m | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+33 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Var (83) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Toulon | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Toulon | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq at a glance
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Villeneuve-d'Ascq |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,430 | 63,462 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.2% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,906 | 2,311 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,084 | 2,763 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,514 | 3,133 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.28% | 51.23% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 23,900 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.9 | 7.3 |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 27.5 |
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FAQ
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Seyne-sur-Mer or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 63,462 for Villeneuve-d'Ascq (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, Villeneuve-d'Ascq the 90th. By area, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is La Seyne-sur-Mer from Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
La Seyne-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-d'Ascq are 865 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
To buy an apartment, La Seyne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €3,084 per m² (median price), versus €2,763 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
In Villeneuve-d'Ascq, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,900 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Seyne-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-d'Ascq in the same department?
No: La Seyne-sur-Mer is in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Villeneuve-d'Ascq in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures