2026 comparison
Metz vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: 2026 comparison
Metz has more inhabitants than Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: 124,396 versus 30,204, or 4.1 times as many. Metz covers a larger area (41.9 km² versus 9.5 km²), but Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy is more densely populated: 3,193 inhabitants per km² versus 2,966.
The median standard of living is higher in Metz (€23,070 a year versus €20,710).
The two cities are 50 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
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy
City in Meurthe-et-Moselle
FMeurthe-et-Moselle54Grand Est
- Population
- 30,204 inhab.
- 292nd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 9.5 km²
- Density
- 3,193 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MetzVandœuvre-lès-Nancy
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Metz4.1 times as high | 124,396 | 30,204 | More populous: Metz4.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Metz+5.4 pts | +5.1% | −0.2% | Stronger growth: Metz+5.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Metz+3.0 pts | +3.3% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Metz+3.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+8% | 2,966 | 3,193 | Denser: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Metz+0.1 pt | 15.0% | 14.9% | More young people: Metz+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overTie | 17.5% | 17.5% | Tie |
| 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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 1,773 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 2,346 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+11% | 13.4 | 12.0 | More expensive: Metz+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Metz+15% | 12.9 | 11.3 | More expensive: Metz+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Metz+0.8 pt | 33.4% | 32.7% | More homeowners: Metz+0.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5.1 pts | 12.8% | 17.9% | More houses: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Metz+1.2 pt | 40.3% | 39.1% | More social housing: Metz+1.2 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Metz+0.4 pt | 2.7% | 2.2% | More second homes: Metz+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Metz+1.8 pt | 11.0% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Metz+1.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.8 pt | 38.40% | 39.24% | Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.8 pt |
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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Metz+11% | 23,070 | 20,710 | Higher: Metz+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5.0 pts | 26.4% | 31.4% | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Metz+13% | €28,019 | €24,798 | Higher: Metz+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Metz+3.8 pts | 42% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Metz+3.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Metz+15 pts | 71.7% | 56.9% | Higher: Metz+15 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.1 pts | 14.3% | 18.4% | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | François Grosdidier | Patrice Donati | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+1.9 pt | 95% | 97% | Better covered: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Metz+77% | 75.6940 in total | 42.7129 in total | More shops per capita: Metz+77% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+68% | 21.1263 in total | 12.638 in total | More per capita: Metz+68% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+87% | 47.0585 in total | 25.276 in total | More per capita: Metz+87% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+46% | 24.2301 in total | 16.650 in total | More per capita: Metz+46% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+94% | 1.924 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Metz+94% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz2.2 times as high | 2.227 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Metz2.2 times as high |
| 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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+30% | 5.3 | 6.8 | Better access: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+36% | 11.4142 in total | 15.647 in total | More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+36% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+79% | 39.7494 in total | 22.267 in total | More per capita: Metz+79% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+62% | 11.3140 in total | 7.021 in total | More per capita: Metz+62% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Metz+5% | 3.139 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Metz+5% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Metz+8 | 13 | 5 | More facilities: Metz+8 |
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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Metz+45 | 63 | 18 | More schools: Metz+45 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Metz+15 | 18 | 3 | More middle schools: Metz+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Metz+16 | 17 | 1 | More high schools: Metz+16 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Metz+35 | 50 | 15 | More facilities: Metz+35 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4% | 5.7 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+99% | 15.3 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Metz+99% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+87% | 6.0 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Metz+87% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+7% | 1.4 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Metz+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Metz+0.9% | 11.1 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Metz+0.9% |
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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Metz+0.1 °C | 11.1°C | 11.0°C | Warmer: Metz+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Metz+7% | 1,833 | 1,708 | Sunnier: Metz+7% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5% | 714 | 746 | Wetter: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2 days/year | 118 | 120 | More rainy days: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2 days/year | 61 | 63 | More frost days: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Metz+1 days/year | 16 | 15 | More hot days: Metz+1 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Metz+17 | 31 | 14 | More declarations: Metz+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Metz+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Metz+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Metz4.4 times as high | 41.9 | 9.46 | Larger: Metz4.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+73 m | 181 m | 254 m | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+73 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Moselle (57) | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | |
| Intercommunality | Metz Métropole | Métropole du Grand Nancy | |
| Urban unit | Metz | Nancy | |
| Functional area | Metz | Nancy |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Metz vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy at a glance
| Criterion | Metz | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 124,396 | 30,204 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,966 | 3,193 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 1,773 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 2,346 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.40% | 39.24% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,070 | 20,710 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 18.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 11.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,833 | 1,708 |
| Area km² | 41.9 | 9.46 |
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FAQ
Metz vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: your questions
Which is the larger city, Metz or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
By population, Metz: 124,396 inhabitants versus 30,204 for Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Metz is the 31st largest city in France, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy the 292nd. By area, Metz is also the larger (41.9 km²).
How far is Metz from Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
Metz and Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy are 50 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Metz or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
In Metz, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,070 a year, versus €20,710 in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Metz or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
Metz: 1,833 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,708 in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Metz and Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy in the same department?
No: Metz is in Moselle (57), and Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures