Living in Dunkerque
Dunkerque is a large municipality in Hauts-de-France, France, home to 87,353 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 47%, #4,596 of 9,925), retired couples (top 54%, #2,828 of 5,314), cross-border commuters (top 55%, #1,026 of 1,884).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dunkerque
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- The North Sea is 2 km away.
- The border with Belgium is 11 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 54 min and sets around 16:46; in late June it sets around 22:09.
How Dunkerque ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Hauts-de-France | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 23 | #8,901 of 9,816 | #615 of 979 | Map |
| Low-income household | 3 | #3,550 of 3,678 | #352 of 365 | Map |
| Low-income family | 12 | #3,438 of 3,647 | #309 of 365 | Map |
| Single parent | 19 | #2,027 of 2,165 | #192 of 218 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #2,828 of 5,314 | #13 of 538 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #4,122 of 5,314 | #157 of 538 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #3,529 of 4,351 | #142 of 440 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 48 | #1,582 of 2,182 | #164 of 218 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 8 | #3,493 of 3,647 | #349 of 365 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 11 | #5,011 of 5,364 | #478 of 538 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #1,793 of 2,182 | #137 of 218 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #4,448 of 5,314 | #266 of 538 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 3 | #11,753 of 11,778 | #1153 of 1174 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 38 | #1,026 of 1,884 | #212 of 570 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #4,596 of 9,925 | #93 of 979 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #11,214 of 11,778 | #1054 of 1174 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 24 | #9,129 of 9,925 | #761 of 979 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,316 of 34,999 | #425 of 3796 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #5,277 of 5,364 | #524 of 538 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #1,229 of 1,569 | #52 of 84 | Map |
| Business owner | 17 | #4,794 of 5,364 | #410 of 538 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Coudekerque-Branche 2 km
- Cappelle-la-Grande 4 km
- Téteghem-Coudekerque-Village 5 km
- Grande-Synthe 5 km
- Loon-Plage 12 km
- Bourbourg 16 km
- Gravelines 17 km
- Wormhout 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.