2026 comparison
Nancy vs Saint-Dizier: 2026 comparison
Nancy has more inhabitants than Saint-Dizier: 104,988 versus 23,281, or 4.5 times as many. Saint-Dizier covers a larger area (47.7 km² versus 15.0 km²), but Nancy is more densely populated: 6,995 inhabitants per km² versus 488.
The median apartment price is higher in Nancy: €2,328 per m² versus €1,048. The median standard of living is higher in Nancy (€24,610 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 91 km apart as the crow flies.
Nancy
City in Meurthe-et-Moselle
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- Population
- 104,988 inhab.
- 42nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.0 km²
- Density
- 6,995 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
NancySaint-Dizier
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nancy4.5 times as high | 104,988 | 23,281 | More populous: Nancy4.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Nancy+1.1 pt | −1.2% | −2.2% | Smaller decline: Nancy+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Nancy+10 pts | −0.4% | −10.8% | Smaller decline: Nancy+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nancy14 times as high | 6,995 | 488 | Denser: Nancy14 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Dizier+4.4 pts | 11.9% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Dizier+4.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Dizier+7.9 pts | 15.3% | 23.3% | More seniors: Saint-Dizier+7.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.29 | 1.66 | 1.95 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nancy2.2 times as high | 2,328 | 1,048 | More expensive: Nancy2.2 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nancy2.1 times as high | 2,711 | 1,309 | More expensive: Nancy2.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nancy+21% | 12.1 | 10.1 | More expensive: Nancy+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nancy+45% | 12.0 | 8.3 | More expensive: Nancy+45% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Dizier+16 pts | 27.8% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Dizier+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+36 pts | 9.4% | 45.2% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+36 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Dizier+18 pts | 24.4% | 42.0% | More social housing: Saint-Dizier+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nancy+3.3 pts | 5.2% | 1.9% | More second homes: Nancy+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+0.2 pt | 12.0% | 12.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+8.1 pts | 43.95% | 52.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+8.1 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 | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nancy+18% | 24,610 | 20,820 | Higher: Nancy+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Dizier+3.2 pts | 23.9% | 27.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+3.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nancy+40% | €30,341 | €21,631 | Higher: Nancy+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nancy+13 pts | 48% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Nancy+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Dizier+1.1 pt | 67.2% | 68.3% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.6 pts | 14.5% | 17.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mathieu Klein | Quentin Briere | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Dizier+5.7 pts | 90% | 96% | Better covered: Saint-Dizier+5.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+8% | 76.1799 in total | 82.0191 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+8% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+5% | 19.9209 in total | 18.944 in total | More per capita: Nancy+5% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+84% | 59.2622 in total | 32.275 in total | More per capita: Nancy+84% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+96% | 14.7154 in total | 28.867 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+96% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+26% | 2.425 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% | 2.324 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+32% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Nancy+80% | 5.1 | 2.8 | Better access: Nancy+80% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+34% | 11.0115 in total | 8.219 in total | More per capita: Nancy+34% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+14% | 29.4309 in total | 25.860 in total | More per capita: Nancy+14% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+45% | 10.6111 in total | 7.317 in total | More per capita: Nancy+45% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+3% | 4.042 in total | 3.99 in total | More per capita: Nancy+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nancy+12 | 20 | 8 | More facilities: Nancy+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 | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nancy+38 | 51 | 13 | More schools: Nancy+38 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nancy+9 | 14 | 5 | More middle schools: Nancy+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nancy+11 | 17 | 6 | More high schools: Nancy+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nancy+45 | 50 | 5 | More facilities: Nancy+45 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nancy+27% | 4.7 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Nancy+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy3.4 times as high | 21.7 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Nancy3.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+3% | 6.8 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+75% | 1.2 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Nancy+75% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+16% | 11.9 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Nancy+16% |
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 | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+0.6 °C | 11.0°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Dizier+4% | 1,708 | 1,776 | Sunnier: Saint-Dizier+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Dizier+6% | 746 | 795 | Wetter: Saint-Dizier+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Dizier+5 days/year | 120 | 125 | More rainy days: Saint-Dizier+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nancy+9 days/year | 63 | 54 | More frost days: Nancy+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Dizier+2 days/year | 15 | 16 | More hot days: Saint-Dizier+2 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 | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nancy+5 | 20 | 15 | More declarations: Nancy+5 |
| 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 | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Dizier3.2 times as high | 15.0 | 47.7 | Larger: Saint-Dizier3.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nancy+55 m | 200 m | 146 m | Higher: Nancy+55 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | Haute-Marne (52) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Nancy | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | |
| Urban unit | Nancy | Saint-Dizier | |
| Functional area | Nancy | Saint-Dizier |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nancy vs Saint-Dizier at a glance
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Dizier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 104,988 | 23,281 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.4% | −10.8% |
| Density per km² | 6,995 | 488 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,328 | 1,048 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,711 | 1,309 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.95% | 52.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,610 | 20,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 90% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,708 | 1,776 |
| Area km² | 15.0 | 47.7 |
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FAQ
Nancy vs Saint-Dizier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nancy or Saint-Dizier?
By population, Nancy: 104,988 inhabitants versus 23,281 for Saint-Dizier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nancy is the 42nd largest city in France, Saint-Dizier the 398th. By area, Saint-Dizier is the larger (47.7 km²).
How far is Nancy from Saint-Dizier?
Nancy and Saint-Dizier are 91 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nancy or Saint-Dizier?
To buy an apartment, Nancy is more expensive: €2,328 per m² (median price), versus €1,048 in Saint-Dizier (+122%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nancy or Saint-Dizier?
In Nancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,610 a year, versus €20,820 in Saint-Dizier (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Nancy or Saint-Dizier?
Saint-Dizier: 1,776 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