2026 comparison
Lille vs Marcq-en-Barœul: 2026 comparison
Lille has more inhabitants than Marcq-en-Barœul: 240,109 versus 40,930, or 5.9 times as many. Lille is both larger (34.8 km² versus 14.0 km²) and more densely populated (6,894 inhabitants per km² versus 2,915).
The median apartment price is higher in Lille: €3,777 per m² versus €3,467. The median standard of living is higher in Marcq-en-Barœul (€33,330 a year versus €22,470).
The two cities are 6.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lille (partie française)).
Lille
City in Nord
- Population
- 240,109 inhab.
- 10th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 34.8 km²
- Density
- 6,894 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
LilleMarcq-en-Barœul
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Lille5.9 times as high | 240,109 | 40,930 | More populous: Lille5.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+2.0 pt | +2.2% | +4.2% | Stronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+2.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Lille+0.9 pt | +2.9% | +2.0% | Stronger growth: Lille+0.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Lille2.4 times as high | 6,894 | 2,915 | Denser: Lille2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Marcq-en-Barœul+4.1 pts | 14.1% | 18.2% | More young people: Marcq-en-Barœul+4.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+9.0 pts | 11.1% | 20.1% | More seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+9.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.38 | 1.79 | 2.17 | Larger households: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.38 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lille+9% | 3,777 | 3,467 | More expensive: Lille+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+45% | 2,828 | 4,112 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+45% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lille+1% | 15.8 | 15.5 | More expensive: Lille+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+15% | 12.7 | 14.6 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Marcq-en-Barœul+31 pts | 27.6% | 58.5% | More homeowners: Marcq-en-Barœul+31 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Marcq-en-Barœul+32 pts | 19.7% | 51.6% | More houses: Marcq-en-Barœul+32 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 20.0% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Lille+2.1 pts | 3.4% | 1.3% | More second homes: Lille+2.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Lille+2.6 pts | 8.0% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Lille+2.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lille+14 pts | 48.91% | 34.75% | Higher rate: Lille+14 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 | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul+48% | 22,470 | 33,330 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+48% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Lille+18 pts | 28.6% | 10.7% | Higher: Lille+18 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul2.0 times as high | €27,252 | €54,875 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul2.0 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+18 pts | 43% | 62% | More taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+18 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+10 pts | 67.8% | 78.0% | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+10 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Lille+6.5 pts | 15.7% | 9.2% | Higher: Lille+6.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Arnaud Deslandes | Loïc Cathelain | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Marcq-en-Barœul+3.5 pts | 94% | 98% | Better covered: Marcq-en-Barœul+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lille+67% | 73.91,774 in total | 44.2181 in total | More shops per capita: Lille+67% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lille+77% | 23.3560 in total | 13.254 in total | More per capita: Lille+77% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lille2.7 times as high | 69.61,671 in total | 25.4104 in total | More per capita: Lille2.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+9% | 10.5253 in total | 11.547 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lille+70% | 1.740 in total | 1.04 in total | More per capita: Lille+70% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lille2.4 times as high | 2.356 in total | 1.04 in total | More per capita: Lille2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Lille+7 | 7 | 0 | More stations: Lille+7 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lille+9% | 6.2 | 5.7 | Better access: Lille+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+4% | 12.9309 in total | 13.455 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+6% | 40.7977 in total | 43.2177 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+6% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+72% | 6.0143 in total | 10.342 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+72% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lille+19% | 3.277 in total | 2.711 in total | More per capita: Lille+19% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Lille+25 | 27 | 2 | More facilities: Lille+25 |
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 | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Lille+90 | 109 | 19 | More schools: Lille+90 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Lille+19 | 24 | 5 | More middle schools: Lille+19 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Lille+20 | 25 | 5 | More high schools: Lille+20 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Lille+106 | 109 | 3 | More facilities: Lille+106 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Lille+11% | 9.0 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Lille+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lille3.8 times as high | 30.5 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Lille3.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lille3.5 times as high | 6.6 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Lille3.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lille+62% | 3.6 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Lille+62% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lille+72% | 12.8 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Lille+72% |
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 | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Lille+10 | 19 | 9 | More declarations: Lille+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Lille+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Lille+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Lille2.5 times as high | 34.8 | 14.0 | Larger: Lille2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Lille+3 m | 23 m | 20 m | Higher: Lille+3 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
Lille vs Marcq-en-Barœul at a glance
| Criterion | Lille | Marcq-en-Barœul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 240,109 | 40,930 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +2.0% |
| Density per km² | 6,894 | 2,915 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,777 | 3,467 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,828 | 4,112 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.91% | 34.75% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,470 | 33,330 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 34.8 | 14.0 |
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FAQ
Lille vs Marcq-en-Barœul: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lille or Marcq-en-Barœul?
By population, Lille: 240,109 inhabitants versus 40,930 for Marcq-en-Barœul (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Lille is the 10th largest city in France, Marcq-en-Barœul the 197th. By area, Lille is also the larger (34.8 km²).
How far is Lille from Marcq-en-Barœul?
Lille and Marcq-en-Barœul are 6.6 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 Lille or Marcq-en-Barœul?
To buy an apartment, Lille is more expensive: €3,777 per m² (median price), versus €3,467 in Marcq-en-Barœul (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lille or Marcq-en-Barœul?
In Marcq-en-Barœul, half of the residents have a standard of living above €33,330 a year, versus €22,470 in Lille (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Lille 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