2026 comparison
Marcq-en-Barœul vs Tourcoing: 2026 comparison
Tourcoing has more inhabitants than Marcq-en-Barœul: 99,346 versus 40,930, or 2.4 times as many. Tourcoing is both larger (15.2 km² versus 14.0 km²) and more densely populated (6,540 inhabitants per km² versus 2,915).
The median apartment price is higher in Marcq-en-Barœul: €3,467 per m² versus €1,830. The median standard of living is higher in Marcq-en-Barœul (€33,330 a year versus €20,250).
The two cities are 6.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lille (partie française)).
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
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Tourcoing
City in Nord
- Population
- 99,346 inhab.
- 43rd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 15.2 km²
- Density
- 6,540 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Marcq-en-BarœulTourcoing
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Tourcoing2.4 times as high | 40,930 | 99,346 | More populous: Tourcoing2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+2.8 pts | +4.2% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Marcq-en-Barœul+2.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Tourcoing+3.1 pts | +2.0% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Tourcoing+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Tourcoing2.2 times as high | 2,915 | 6,540 | Denser: Tourcoing2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Tourcoing+3.2 pts | 18.2% | 21.3% | More young people: Tourcoing+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+6.1 pts | 20.1% | 14.0% | More seniors: Marcq-en-Barœul+6.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Tourcoing+0.17 | 2.17 | 2.34 | Larger households: Tourcoing+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+89% | 3,467 | 1,830 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+89% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul2.2 times as high | 4,112 | 1,837 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul2.2 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+18% | 15.5 | 13.2 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+45% | 14.6 | 10.1 | More expensive: Marcq-en-Barœul+45% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Marcq-en-Barœul+11 pts | 58.5% | 48.0% | More homeowners: Marcq-en-Barœul+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Tourcoing+1.4 pt | 51.6% | 53.0% | More houses: Tourcoing+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 20.0% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.7 pt | 1.3% | 0.6% | More second homes: Marcq-en-Barœul+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Tourcoing+3.6 pts | 5.5% | 9.1% | More vacant homes: Tourcoing+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Tourcoing+17 pts | 34.75% | 51.55% | Higher rate: Tourcoing+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 | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul+65% | 33,330 | 20,250 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+65% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Tourcoing+20 pts | 10.7% | 30.3% | Higher: Tourcoing+20 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Marcq-en-Barœul2.5 times as high | €54,875 | €22,302 | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul2.5 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+28 pts | 62% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Marcq-en-Barœul+28 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+5.3 pts | 78.0% | 72.6% | Higher: Marcq-en-Barœul+5.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Tourcoing+9.7 pts | 9.2% | 18.9% | Higher: Tourcoing+9.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Loïc Cathelain | Doriane Becue | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.8 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Marcq-en-Barœul+1.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+21% | 44.2181 in total | 36.5363 in total | More shops per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+21% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tourcoing+12% | 13.254 in total | 14.8147 in total | More per capita: Tourcoing+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tourcoing+9% | 25.4104 in total | 27.6274 in total | More per capita: Tourcoing+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+27% | 11.547 in total | 9.190 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+27% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tourcoing+24% | 1.04 in total | 1.212 in total | More per capita: Tourcoing+24% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul3.2 times as high | 1.04 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul3.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Tourcoing+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Tourcoing+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Marcq-en-Barœul+35% | 5.7 | 4.2 | Better access: Marcq-en-Barœul+35% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+24% | 13.455 in total | 10.9108 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+24% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul3.0 times as high | 43.2177 in total | 14.3142 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul3.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+76% | 10.342 in total | 5.858 in total | More per capita: Marcq-en-Barœul+76% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tourcoing+16% | 2.711 in total | 3.131 in total | More per capita: Tourcoing+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Tourcoing+7 | 2 | 9 | More facilities: Tourcoing+7 |
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 | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Tourcoing+41 | 19 | 60 | More schools: Tourcoing+41 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Tourcoing+10 | 5 | 15 | More middle schools: Tourcoing+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Tourcoing+4 | 5 | 9 | More high schools: Tourcoing+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Tourcoing+10 | 3 | 13 | More facilities: Tourcoing+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+31% | 8.1 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Marcq-en-Barœul+31% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tourcoing+20% | 8.0 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Tourcoing+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tourcoing2.5 times as high | 1.9 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Tourcoing2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tourcoing+45% | 2.2 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Tourcoing+45% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tourcoing+52% | 7.4 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Tourcoing+52% |
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 | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Tourcoing+11 | 9 | 20 | More declarations: Tourcoing+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Tourcoing+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Tourcoing+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Tourcoing+8% | 14.0 | 15.2 | Larger: Tourcoing+8% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Tourcoing+20 m | 20 m | 41 m | Higher: Tourcoing+20 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
Marcq-en-Barœul vs Tourcoing at a glance
| Criterion | Marcq-en-Barœul | Tourcoing |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 40,930 | 99,346 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | +5.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,915 | 6,540 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,467 | 1,830 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,112 | 1,837 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 34.75% | 51.55% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 33,330 | 20,250 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,627 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 14.0 | 15.2 |
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FAQ
Marcq-en-Barœul vs Tourcoing: your questions
Which is the larger city, Marcq-en-Barœul or Tourcoing?
By population, Tourcoing: 99,346 inhabitants versus 40,930 for Marcq-en-Barœul (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Tourcoing is the 43rd largest city in France, Marcq-en-Barœul the 197th. By area, Tourcoing is also the larger (15.2 km²).
How far is Marcq-en-Barœul from Tourcoing?
Marcq-en-Barœul and Tourcoing are 6.1 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 Marcq-en-Barœul or Tourcoing?
To buy an apartment, Marcq-en-Barœul is more expensive: €3,467 per m² (median price), versus €1,830 in Tourcoing (+89%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Marcq-en-Barœul or Tourcoing?
In Marcq-en-Barœul, half of the residents have a standard of living above €33,330 a year, versus €20,250 in Tourcoing (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Marcq-en-Barœul and Tourcoing 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