2026 comparison
Metz vs Saint-Dizier: 2026 comparison
Metz has more inhabitants than Saint-Dizier: 124,396 versus 23,281, or 5.3 times as many. Saint-Dizier covers a larger area (47.7 km² versus 41.9 km²), but Metz is more densely populated: 2,966 inhabitants per km² versus 488.
The median standard of living is higher in Metz (€23,070 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 106 km apart as the crow flies.
Metz
City in Moselle
- Population
- 124,396 inhab.
- 31st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 41.9 km²
- Density
- 2,966 per km²
Saint-Dizier
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 23,281 inhab.
- 398th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Density
- 488 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MetzSaint-Dizier
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Metz5.3 times as high | 124,396 | 23,281 | More populous: Metz5.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Metz+7.4 pts | +5.1% | −2.2% | Stronger growth: Metz+7.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Metz+14 pts | +3.3% | −10.8% | Stronger growth: Metz+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Metz6.1 times as high | 2,966 | 488 | Denser: Metz6.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt | 15.0% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Dizier+5.8 pts | 17.5% | 23.3% | More seniors: Saint-Dizier+5.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.07 | 1.88 | 1.95 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 1,048 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 1,309 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+33% | 13.4 | 10.1 | More expensive: Metz+33% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+56% | 12.9 | 8.3 | More expensive: Metz+56% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Dizier+10 pts | 33.4% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Dizier+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+32 pts | 12.8% | 45.2% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+32 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Dizier+1.7 pt | 40.3% | 42.0% | More social housing: Saint-Dizier+1.7 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Metz+0.7 pt | 2.7% | 1.9% | More second homes: Metz+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt | 11.0% | 12.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+1.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+14 pts | 38.40% | 52.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+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 | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Metz+11% | 23,070 | 20,820 | Higher: Metz+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Dizier+0.7 pt | 26.4% | 27.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Metz+30% | €28,019 | €21,631 | Higher: Metz+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Metz+6.4 pts | 42% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Metz+6.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Metz+3.4 pts | 71.7% | 68.3% | Higher: Metz+3.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.7 pts | 14.3% | 17.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | François Grosdidier | Quentin Briere | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Dizier+0.3 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Saint-Dizier+0.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+9% | 75.6940 in total | 82.0191 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+12% | 21.1263 in total | 18.944 in total | More per capita: Metz+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+46% | 47.0585 in total | 32.275 in total | More per capita: Metz+46% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% | 24.2301 in total | 28.867 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+56% | 1.924 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+56% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+39% | 2.227 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+39% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Metz+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Metz+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Metz+86% | 5.3 | 2.8 | Better access: Metz+86% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+40% | 11.4142 in total | 8.219 in total | More per capita: Metz+40% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+54% | 39.7494 in total | 25.860 in total | More per capita: Metz+54% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+54% | 11.3140 in total | 7.317 in total | More per capita: Metz+54% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+23% | 3.139 in total | 3.99 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+23% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Metz+5 | 13 | 8 | More facilities: Metz+5 |
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 | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Metz+50 | 63 | 13 | More schools: Metz+50 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Metz+13 | 18 | 5 | More middle schools: Metz+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Metz+11 | 17 | 6 | More high schools: Metz+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Metz+45 | 50 | 5 | More facilities: Metz+45 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Metz+57% | 5.7 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Metz+57% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz2.4 times as high | 15.3 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Metz2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+17% | 6.0 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+17% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+99% | 1.4 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Metz+99% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+8% | 11.1 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Metz+8% |
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 | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+0.5 °C | 11.1°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Metz+3% | 1,833 | 1,776 | Sunnier: Metz+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Dizier+11% | 714 | 795 | Wetter: Saint-Dizier+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Dizier+7 days/year | 118 | 125 | More rainy days: Saint-Dizier+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Metz+7 days/year | 61 | 54 | More frost days: Metz+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 16 | 16 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Metz+16 | 31 | 15 | More declarations: Metz+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Dizier+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Dizier+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Dizier+14% | 41.9 | 47.7 | Larger: Saint-Dizier+14% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Metz+36 m | 181 m | 146 m | Higher: Metz+36 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Moselle (57) | Haute-Marne (52) | |
| Intercommunality | Metz Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | |
| Urban unit | Metz | Saint-Dizier | |
| Functional area | Metz | Saint-Dizier |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Metz vs Saint-Dizier at a glance
| Criterion | Metz | Saint-Dizier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 124,396 | 23,281 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | −10.8% |
| Density per km² | 2,966 | 488 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 1,048 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 1,309 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.40% | 52.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,070 | 20,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,833 | 1,776 |
| Area km² | 41.9 | 47.7 |
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FAQ
Metz vs Saint-Dizier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Metz or Saint-Dizier?
By population, Metz: 124,396 inhabitants versus 23,281 for Saint-Dizier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Metz is the 31st largest city in France, Saint-Dizier the 398th. By area, Saint-Dizier is the larger (47.7 km²).
How far is Metz from Saint-Dizier?
Metz and Saint-Dizier are 106 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Metz or Saint-Dizier?
In Metz, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,070 a year, versus €20,820 in Saint-Dizier (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Metz or Saint-Dizier?
Metz: 1,833 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,776 in Saint-Dizier (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Metz and Saint-Dizier in the same department?
No: Metz is in Moselle (57), and Saint-Dizier in Haute-Marne (52), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures