2026 comparison
Nancy vs Nanterre: 2026 comparison
Nancy has more inhabitants than Nanterre: 104,988 versus 98,383, or 6.7% more. Nancy covers a larger area (15.0 km² versus 12.2 km²), but Nanterre is more densely populated: 8,071 inhabitants per km² versus 6,995.
The median apartment price is higher in Nanterre: €5,373 per m² versus €2,328. The median standard of living is higher in Nancy (€24,610 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 292 km apart as the crow flies.
Nancy
City in Meurthe-et-Moselle
FMeurthe-et-Moselle54Grand Est
- Population
- 104,988 inhab.
- 42nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.0 km²
- Density
- 6,995 per km²
Nanterre
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 98,383 inhab.
- 45th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 8,071 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NancyNanterre
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nancy+7% | 104,988 | 98,383 | More populous: Nancy+7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+2.2 pts | −1.2% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+6.4 pts | −0.4% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+6.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nanterre+15% | 6,995 | 8,071 | Denser: Nanterre+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+7.4 pts | 11.9% | 19.3% | More young people: Nanterre+7.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Nancy+2.2 pts | 15.3% | 13.1% | More seniors: Nancy+2.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.64 | 1.66 | 2.30 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.64 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nanterre2.3 times as high | 2,328 | 5,373 | More expensive: Nanterre2.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nanterre2.4 times as high | 2,711 | 6,603 | More expensive: Nanterre2.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nanterre+96% | 12.1 | 23.8 | More expensive: Nanterre+96% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nanterre+88% | 12.0 | 22.6 | More expensive: Nanterre+88% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Nancy+0.2 pt | 27.8% | 27.6% | More homeowners: Nancy+0.2 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nanterre+2.7 pts | 9.4% | 12.1% | More houses: Nanterre+2.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+32 pts | 24.4% | 56.8% | More social housing: Nanterre+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nancy+3.0 pts | 5.2% | 2.2% | More second homes: Nancy+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nancy+7.2 pts | 12.0% | 4.8% | More vacant homes: Nancy+7.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nancy+20 pts | 43.95% | 23.68% | Higher rate: Nancy+20 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 | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nancy+2% | 24,610 | 24,020 | Higher: Nancy+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+0.4 pt | 23.9% | 24.3% | Higher: Nanterre+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nancy+0.1% | €30,341 | €30,324 | Higher: Nancy+0.1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nancy+2.8 pts | 48% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Nancy+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Nanterre+8.7 pts | 67.2% | 75.9% | Higher: Nanterre+8.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nancy+0.9 pt | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher: Nancy+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mathieu Klein | Raphaël Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Nanterre+7.3 pts | 90% | 97% | Better covered: Nanterre+7.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nancy2.2 times as high | 76.1799 in total | 34.6340 in total | More shops per capita: Nancy2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+40% | 19.9209 in total | 14.2140 in total | More per capita: Nancy+40% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+89% | 59.2622 in total | 31.4309 in total | More per capita: Nancy+89% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+7% | 14.7154 in total | 15.7154 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+56% | 2.425 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nancy+56% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+50% | 2.324 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nancy+50% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Nanterre+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Nancy+91% | 5.1 | 2.7 | Better access: Nancy+91% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy3.2 times as high | 11.0115 in total | 3.534 in total | More per capita: Nancy3.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy7.6 times as high | 29.4309 in total | 3.938 in total | More per capita: Nancy7.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy3.0 times as high | 10.6111 in total | 3.635 in total | More per capita: Nancy3.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+57% | 4.042 in total | 2.525 in total | More per capita: Nancy+57% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nancy+9 | 20 | 11 | More facilities: Nancy+9 |
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 | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nancy+2 | 51 | 49 | More schools: Nancy+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nancy+3 | 14 | 11 | More middle schools: Nancy+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nancy+12 | 17 | 5 | More high schools: Nancy+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nancy+27 | 50 | 23 | More facilities: Nancy+27 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nancy+7% | 4.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Nancy+7% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+49% | 21.7 | 14.5 | Higher rate: Nancy+49% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+85% | 6.8 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Nancy+85% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.5 times as high | 1.2 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+19% | 11.9 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Nancy+19% |
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 | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Nanterre+1.5 °C | 11.0°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Nanterre+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Nanterre+0.5% | 1,708 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Nanterre+0.5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nancy+17% | 746 | 639 | Wetter: Nancy+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nancy+7 days/year | 120 | 113 | More rainy days: Nancy+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nancy+27 days/year | 63 | 36 | More frost days: Nancy+27 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nanterre+6 days/year | 15 | 20 | More hot days: Nanterre+6 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 | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nancy+10 | 20 | 10 | More declarations: Nancy+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nanterre+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Nanterre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nancy+23% | 15.0 | 12.2 | Larger: Nancy+23% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nancy+158 m | 200 m | 42 m | Higher: Nancy+158 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Nancy | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Nancy | Paris | |
| Functional area | Nancy | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nancy vs Nanterre at a glance
| Criterion | Nancy | Nanterre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 104,988 | 98,383 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.4% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 6,995 | 8,071 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,328 | 5,373 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,711 | 6,603 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.1 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.95% | 23.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,610 | 24,020 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 13.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 90% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,708 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 15.0 | 12.2 |
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FAQ
Nancy vs Nanterre: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nancy or Nanterre?
By population, Nancy: 104,988 inhabitants versus 98,383 for Nanterre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nancy is the 42nd largest city in France, Nanterre the 45th. By area, Nancy is also the larger (15.0 km²).
How far is Nancy from Nanterre?
Nancy and Nanterre are 292 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nancy or Nanterre?
To buy an apartment, Nanterre is more expensive: €5,373 per m² (median price), versus €2,328 in Nancy (+131%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nancy or Nanterre?
In Nancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,610 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Nancy or Nanterre?
Nanterre: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,708 in Nancy (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures