2026 comparison
Metz vs Montigny-lès-Metz: 2026 comparison
Metz has more inhabitants than Montigny-lès-Metz: 124,396 versus 22,065, or 5.6 times as many. Metz covers a larger area (41.9 km² versus 6.7 km²), but Montigny-lès-Metz is more densely populated: 3,293 inhabitants per km² versus 2,966.
The median standard of living is higher in Montigny-lès-Metz (€24,490 a year versus €23,070).
The two cities are 3.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Metz).
Metz
City in Moselle
- Population
- 124,396 inhab.
- 31st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 41.9 km²
- Density
- 2,966 per km²
Montigny-lès-Metz
City in Moselle
- Population
- 22,065 inhab.
- 426th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 6.7 km²
- Density
- 3,293 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MetzMontigny-lès-Metz
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Metz5.6 times as high | 124,396 | 22,065 | More populous: Metz5.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Metz+5.3 pts | +5.1% | −0.1% | Stronger growth: Metz+5.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Metz+3.8 pts | +3.3% | −0.5% | Stronger growth: Metz+3.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Montigny-lès-Metz+11% | 2,966 | 3,293 | Denser: Montigny-lès-Metz+11% |
| Under 15More young people: Metz+0.3 pt | 15.0% | 14.8% | More young people: Metz+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.6 pts | 17.5% | 23.2% | More seniors: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.6 pts |
| People per householdTie | 1.88 | 1.88 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+0.3% | 13.4 | 13.3 | More expensive: Metz+0.3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+22% | 12.9 | 10.6 | More expensive: Metz+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.0 pts | 33.4% | 38.5% | More homeowners: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Montigny-lès-Metz+7.0 pts | 12.8% | 19.8% | More houses: Montigny-lès-Metz+7.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Metz+6.6 pts | 40.3% | 33.7% | More social housing: Metz+6.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Metz+1.6 pt | 2.7% | 1.1% | More second homes: Metz+1.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Metz+2.3 pts | 11.0% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Metz+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Metz+3.0 pts | 38.40% | 35.38% | Higher rate: Metz+3.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Montigny-lès-Metz+6% | 23,070 | 24,490 | Higher: Montigny-lès-Metz+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Metz+6.0 pts | 26.4% | 20.4% | Higher: Metz+6.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montigny-lès-Metz+5% | €28,019 | €29,309 | Higher: Montigny-lès-Metz+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.0 pts | 42% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Montigny-lès-Metz+5.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montigny-lès-Metz+4.3 pts | 71.7% | 76.0% | Higher: Montigny-lès-Metz+4.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Metz+1.7 pt | 14.3% | 12.7% | Higher: Metz+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | François Grosdidier | Jean-Luc Bohl | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Montigny-lès-Metz+0.8 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Montigny-lès-Metz+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 | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Metz2.9 times as high | 75.6940 in total | 25.857 in total | More shops per capita: Metz2.9 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high | 21.1263 in total | 10.022 in total | More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.3 times as high | 47.0585 in total | 20.846 in total | More per capita: Metz2.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montigny-lès-Metz+14% | 24.2301 in total | 27.661 in total | More per capita: Montigny-lès-Metz+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high | 1.924 in total | 0.92 in total | More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+2.2 | 2.227 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Metz+2.2 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Metz+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Metz+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Metz+59% | 5.3 | 3.3 | Better access: Metz+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+10% | 11.4142 in total | 10.423 in total | More per capita: Metz+10% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz7.3 times as high | 39.7494 in total | 5.412 in total | More per capita: Metz7.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high | 11.3140 in total | 5.412 in total | More per capita: Metz2.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+15% | 3.139 in total | 2.76 in total | More per capita: Metz+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Metz+12 | 13 | 1 | More facilities: Metz+12 |
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 | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Metz+56 | 63 | 7 | More schools: Metz+56 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Metz+17 | 18 | 1 | More middle schools: Metz+17 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Metz+15 | 17 | 2 | More high schools: Metz+15 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Metz+48 | 50 | 2 | More facilities: Metz+48 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Metz+11% | 5.7 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Metz+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz3.0 times as high | 15.3 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Metz3.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+89% | 6.0 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Metz+89% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+38% | 1.4 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Metz+38% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+53% | 11.1 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Metz+53% |
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 | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Metz+18 | 31 | 13 | More declarations: Metz+18 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Metz6.3 times as high | 41.9 | 6.70 | Larger: Metz6.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montigny-lès-Metz+0 m | 181 m | 182 m | Higher: Montigny-lès-Metz+0 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Moselle (57) | Moselle (57) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Metz Métropole | Metz Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Metz | Metz | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Metz | Metz | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Metz vs Montigny-lès-Metz at a glance
| Criterion | Metz | Montigny-lès-Metz |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 124,396 | 22,065 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | −0.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,966 | 3,293 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.40% | 35.38% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,070 | 24,490 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,833 | 1,833 |
| Area km² | 41.9 | 6.70 |
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FAQ
Metz vs Montigny-lès-Metz: your questions
Which is the larger city, Metz or Montigny-lès-Metz?
By population, Metz: 124,396 inhabitants versus 22,065 for Montigny-lès-Metz (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Metz is the 31st largest city in France, Montigny-lès-Metz the 426th. By area, Metz is also the larger (41.9 km²).
How far is Metz from Montigny-lès-Metz?
Metz and Montigny-lès-Metz are 3.1 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Moselle).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Metz or Montigny-lès-Metz?
In Montigny-lès-Metz, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,490 a year, versus €23,070 in Metz (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Metz and Montigny-lès-Metz in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Moselle (57), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures