2026 comparison
Nancy vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: 2026 comparison
Nancy has more inhabitants than Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: 104,988 versus 30,204, or 3.5 times as many. Nancy is both larger (15.0 km² versus 9.5 km²) and more densely populated (6,995 inhabitants per km² versus 3,193).
The median apartment price is higher in Nancy: €2,328 per m² versus €1,773. The median standard of living is higher in Nancy (€24,610 a year versus €20,710).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nancy).
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
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
NancyVandœuvre-lès-Nancy
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nancy3.5 times as high | 104,988 | 30,204 | More populous: Nancy3.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.9 pt | −1.2% | −0.2% | Smaller decline: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.7 pt | −0.4% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Nancy2.2 times as high | 6,995 | 3,193 | Denser: Nancy2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+3.0 pts | 11.9% | 14.9% | More young people: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2.2 pts | 15.3% | 17.5% | More seniors: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+2.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.22 | 1.66 | 1.88 | Larger households: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nancy+31% | 2,328 | 1,773 | More expensive: Nancy+31% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nancy+16% | 2,711 | 2,346 | More expensive: Nancy+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nancy+1% | 12.1 | 12.0 | More expensive: Nancy+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nancy+7% | 12.0 | 11.3 | More expensive: Nancy+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.9 pts | 27.8% | 32.7% | More homeowners: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+8.5 pts | 9.4% | 17.9% | More houses: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+8.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+15 pts | 24.4% | 39.1% | More social housing: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+15 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+2.8 pts | 12.0% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Nancy+2.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nancy+4.7 pts | 43.95% | 39.24% | Higher rate: Nancy+4.7 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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nancy+19% | 24,610 | 20,710 | Higher: Nancy+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+7.5 pts | 23.9% | 31.4% | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+7.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nancy+22% | €30,341 | €24,798 | Higher: Nancy+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nancy+10 pts | 48% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Nancy+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Nancy+10 pts | 67.2% | 56.9% | Higher: Nancy+10 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.0 pts | 14.5% | 18.4% | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mathieu Klein | Patrice Donati | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+7.4 pts | 90% | 97% | Better covered: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+7.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nancy+78% | 76.1799 in total | 42.7129 in total | More shops per capita: Nancy+78% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+58% | 19.9209 in total | 12.638 in total | More per capita: Nancy+58% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy2.4 times as high | 59.2622 in total | 25.276 in total | More per capita: Nancy2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+13% | 14.7154 in total | 16.650 in total | More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy2.4 times as high | 2.425 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Nancy2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy2.3 times as high | 2.324 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Nancy2.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nancy+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Nancy+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+34% | 5.1 | 6.8 | Better access: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+42% | 11.0115 in total | 15.647 in total | More per capita: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+33% | 29.4309 in total | 22.267 in total | More per capita: Nancy+33% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+52% | 10.6111 in total | 7.021 in total | More per capita: Nancy+52% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+34% | 4.042 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Nancy+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nancy+15 | 20 | 5 | More facilities: Nancy+15 |
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 | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nancy+33 | 51 | 18 | More schools: Nancy+33 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nancy+11 | 14 | 3 | More middle schools: Nancy+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nancy+16 | 17 | 1 | More high schools: Nancy+16 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nancy+35 | 50 | 15 | More facilities: Nancy+35 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+28% | 4.7 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+28% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy2.8 times as high | 21.7 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Nancy2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy2.1 times as high | 6.8 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Nancy2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+6% | 1.2 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+8% | 11.9 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Nancy+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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nancy+6 | 20 | 14 | More declarations: Nancy+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nancy+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Nancy+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nancy+59% | 15.0 | 9.46 | Larger: Nancy+59% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+53 m | 200 m | 254 m | Higher: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy+53 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Nancy | Métropole du Grand Nancy | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Nancy | Nancy | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Nancy | Nancy | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nancy vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy at a glance
| Criterion | Nancy | Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 104,988 | 30,204 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.4% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 6,995 | 3,193 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,328 | 1,773 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,711 | 2,346 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.95% | 39.24% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,610 | 20,710 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 18.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 90% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 11.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,708 | 1,708 |
| Area km² | 15.0 | 9.46 |
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FAQ
Nancy vs Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nancy or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
By population, Nancy: 104,988 inhabitants versus 30,204 for Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nancy is the 42nd largest city in France, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy the 292nd. By area, Nancy is also the larger (15.0 km²).
How far is Nancy from Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
Nancy and Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Meurthe-et-Moselle).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nancy or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
To buy an apartment, Nancy is more expensive: €2,328 per m² (median price), versus €1,773 in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (+31%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nancy or Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy?
In Nancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,610 a year, versus €20,710 in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nancy and Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures