2026 comparison
Lambersart vs Marcq-en-Barœul: 2026 comparison
Marcq-en-Barœul has more inhabitants than Lambersart: 40,930 versus 27,572, or 48% more. Marcq-en-Barœul covers a larger area (14.0 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Lambersart is more densely populated: 4,476 inhabitants per km² versus 2,915.
The median apartment price is higher in Marcq-en-Barœul: €3,467 per m² versus €3,125. The median standard of living is higher in Marcq-en-Barœul (€33,330 a year versus €31,550).
The two cities are 6.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lille (partie française)).
Lambersart
City in Nord
- Population
- 27,572 inhab.
- 327th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 4,476 per km²
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Marcq-en-Barœul
City in Nord
- Population
- 40,930 inhab.
- 197th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 14.0 km²
- Density
- 2,915 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
LambersartMarcq-en-Barœul
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Marcq-en-Barœul+48% | 27,572 | 40,930 | More populous: Marcq-en-Barœul+48% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+5.4 pts | −1.2% | +4.2% | Stronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+5.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+6.9 pts | −4.9% | +2.0% | Stronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+6.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Lambersart+54% | 4,476 | 2,915 | Denser: Lambersart+54% |
| Under 15More young people: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.2 pt | 18.0% | 18.2% | More young people: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.7 pt | 19.4% | 20.1% | More seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.02 | 2.15 | 2.17 | Larger households: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+11% | 3,125 | 3,467 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+10% | 3,753 | 4,112 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lambersart+3% | 16.0 | 15.5 | More expensive: Lambersart+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+7% | 13.6 | 14.6 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Lambersart+3.4 pts | 61.9% | 58.5% | More homeowners: Lambersart+3.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lambersart+5.2 pts | 56.7% | 51.6% | More houses: Lambersart+5.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.3 pt | 18.7% | 20.0% | More social housing: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Lambersart+0.1 pt | 1.4% | 1.3% | More second homes: Lambersart+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesTie | 5.5% | 5.5% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lambersart+17 pts | 51.33% | 34.75% | Higher rate: Lambersart+17 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 | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul+6% | 31,550 | 33,330 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Lambersart+0.4 pt | 11.1% | 10.7% | Higher: Lambersart+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul+20% | €45,893 | €54,875 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.5 pt | 60% | 62% | More taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.5 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.8 pt | 77.2% | 78.0% | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Tie | 9.2% | 9.2% | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Bouche | Loïc Cathelain | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Lambersart+0.8 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Lambersart+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+24% | 35.598 in total | 44.2181 in total | More shops per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+24% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+25% | 10.529 in total | 13.254 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+63% | 15.643 in total | 25.4104 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+63% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lambersart+39% | 16.044 in total | 11.547 in total | More per capita: Lambersart+39% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul2.7 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.04 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul2.7 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.0 | 0.00 in total | 1.04 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.0 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lambersart+4% | 6.0 | 5.7 | Better access: Lambersart+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+3% | 13.136 in total | 13.455 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul2.2 times as high | 19.955 in total | 43.2177 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+29% | 8.022 in total | 10.342 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+29% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lambersart+21% | 3.39 in total | 2.711 in total | More per capita: Lambersart+21% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
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 | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Marcq-en-Barœul+7 | 12 | 19 | More schools: Marcq-en-Barœul+7 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Marcq-en-Barœul+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Marcq-en-Barœul+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Marcq-en-Barœul+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Marcq-en-Barœul+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Lambersart+43% | 11.6 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Lambersart+43% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+75% | 4.6 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+75% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+30% | 1.4 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lambersart+42% | 3.2 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Lambersart+42% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lambersart+4% | 7.7 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Lambersart+4% |
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 | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Lambersart+1 | 10 | 9 | More declarations: Lambersart+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Marcq-en-Barœul2.3 times as high | 6.16 | 14.0 | Larger: Marcq-en-Barœul2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Lambersart+2 m | 23 m | 20 m | Higher: Lambersart+2 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Nord (59) | Nord (59) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Européenne de Lille | Métropole Européenne de Lille | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lille (partie française) | Lille (partie française) | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lille (partie française) | Lille (partie française) | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lambersart vs Marcq-en-Barœul at a glance
| Criterion | Lambersart | Marcq-en-Barœul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,572 | 40,930 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.9% | +2.0% |
| Density per km² | 4,476 | 2,915 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,125 | 3,467 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,753 | 4,112 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.33% | 34.75% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 31,550 | 33,330 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 11.6 | 8.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 6.16 | 14.0 |
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FAQ
Lambersart vs Marcq-en-Barœul: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lambersart or Marcq-en-Barœul?
By population, Marcq-en-Barœul: 40,930 inhabitants versus 27,572 for Lambersart (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Marcq-en-Barœul is the 197th largest city in France, Lambersart the 327th. By area, Marcq-en-Barœul is also the larger (14.0 km²).
How far is Lambersart from Marcq-en-Barœul?
Lambersart and Marcq-en-Barœul are 6.0 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Nord).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lambersart or Marcq-en-Barœul?
To buy an apartment, Marcq-en-Barœul is more expensive: €3,467 per m² (median price), versus €3,125 in Lambersart (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lambersart or Marcq-en-Barœul?
In Marcq-en-Barœul, half of the residents have a standard of living above €33,330 a year, versus €31,550 in Lambersart (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Lambersart and Marcq-en-Barœul in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures