2026 comparison
Aix-en-Provence vs Aubagne: 2026 comparison
Aix-en-Provence has more inhabitants than Aubagne: 152,854 versus 47,920, or 3.2 times as many. Aix-en-Provence covers a larger area (186 km² versus 54.9 km²), but Aubagne is more densely populated: 873 inhabitants per km² versus 821.
The median apartment price is higher in Aix-en-Provence: €4,797 per m² versus €2,768. The median standard of living is higher in Aix-en-Provence (€29,010 a year versus €24,970).
The two cities are 31 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Marseille-Aix-en-Provence).
Aix-en-Provence
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 152,854 inhab.
- 22nd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 186 km²
- Density
- 821 per km²
Aubagne
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 47,920 inhab.
- 144th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 54.9 km²
- Density
- 873 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aix-en-ProvenceAubagne
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aix-en-Provence3.2 times as high | 152,854 | 47,920 | More populous: Aix-en-Provence3.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+3.9 pts | +4.6% | +0.7% | Stronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+3.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+0.8 pt | +5.8% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+0.8 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Aubagne+6% | 821 | 873 | Denser: Aubagne+6% |
| Under 15More young people: Aubagne+3.8 pts | 12.8% | 16.6% | More young people: Aubagne+3.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aubagne+3.2 pts | 20.0% | 23.2% | More seniors: Aubagne+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aubagne+0.32 | 1.84 | 2.16 | Larger households: Aubagne+0.32 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+73% | 4,797 | 2,768 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+73% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+36% | 6,137 | 4,521 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aix-en-Provence+24% | 19.1 | 15.4 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+24% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aix-en-Provence+12% | 19.7 | 17.6 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aubagne+10 pts | 39.1% | 49.5% | More homeowners: Aubagne+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aubagne+18 pts | 19.5% | 37.5% | More houses: Aubagne+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aubagne+5.4 pts | 22.0% | 27.4% | More social housing: Aubagne+5.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aix-en-Provence+6.0 pts | 7.2% | 1.2% | More second homes: Aix-en-Provence+6.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aix-en-Provence+1.5 pt | 8.0% | 6.6% | More vacant homes: Aix-en-Provence+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aubagne+16 pts | 36.02% | 52.46% | Higher rate: Aubagne+16 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 | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aix-en-Provence+16% | 29,010 | 24,970 | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aubagne+1.8 pt | 16.4% | 18.2% | Higher: Aubagne+1.8 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aix-en-Provence+39% | €41,363 | €29,819 | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+39% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aix-en-Provence+9.3 pts | 54% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Aix-en-Provence+9.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aubagne+3.1 pts | 70.9% | 74.0% | Higher: Aubagne+3.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aubagne+1.6 pt | 11.2% | 12.8% | Higher: Aubagne+1.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sophie Joissains | Jean-Pierre Squillari | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aubagne+1.5 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Aubagne+1.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aix-en-Provence+6% | 90.91,390 in total | 85.6410 in total | More shops per capita: Aix-en-Provence+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+15% | 26.5405 in total | 23.0110 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+45% | 60.1918 in total | 41.5199 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+45% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+37% | 17.1262 in total | 12.560 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+37% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+67% | 2.132 in total | 1.36 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+67% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence2.8 times as high | 2.944 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Aix-en-Provence+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Aix-en-Provence+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aix-en-Provence+14% | 5.0 | 4.4 | Better access: Aix-en-Provence+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+22% | 14.4220 in total | 17.584 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+22% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+23% | 39.9610 in total | 49.2236 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+23% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+15% | 11.4174 in total | 13.163 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+15% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+7% | 3.351 in total | 3.115 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aix-en-Provence+9 | 17 | 8 | More facilities: Aix-en-Provence+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 | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aix-en-Provence+61 | 88 | 27 | More schools: Aix-en-Provence+61 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aix-en-Provence+15 | 20 | 5 | More middle schools: Aix-en-Provence+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aix-en-Provence+18 | 21 | 3 | More high schools: Aix-en-Provence+18 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aix-en-Provence+51 | 56 | 5 | More facilities: Aix-en-Provence+51 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aubagne+5% | 6.2 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Aubagne+5% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+39% | 14.6 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+39% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubagne+19% | 4.3 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Aubagne+19% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+26% | 4.1 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubagne+31% | 9.4 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Aubagne+31% |
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 | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Aubagne+0.4 °C | 14.7°C | 15.1°C | Warmer: Aubagne+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,873 | 2,873 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Aubagne+6% | 609 | 648 | Wetter: Aubagne+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 59 | 59 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aix-en-Provence+7 days/year | 43 | 36 | More frost days: Aix-en-Provence+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Aubagne+6 days/year | 55 | 61 | More hot days: Aubagne+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 | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 28 | 28 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aix-en-Provence+1 | 4 | 3 | More plans: Aix-en-Provence+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low, with aggravating factors | Low, with aggravating factors | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aix-en-Provence3.4 times as high | 186 | 54.9 | Larger: Aix-en-Provence3.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aix-en-Provence+92 m | 198 m | 105 m | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+92 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aix-en-Provence vs Aubagne at a glance
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Aubagne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 152,854 | 47,920 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.8% | +4.9% |
| Density per km² | 821 | 873 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,797 | 2,768 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,137 | 4,521 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.1 | 15.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.02% | 52.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,010 | 24,970 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Average temperature | 14.7°C | 15.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,873 | 2,873 |
| Area km² | 186 | 54.9 |
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FAQ
Aix-en-Provence vs Aubagne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aix-en-Provence or Aubagne?
By population, Aix-en-Provence: 152,854 inhabitants versus 47,920 for Aubagne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aix-en-Provence is the 22nd largest city in France, Aubagne the 144th. By area, Aix-en-Provence is also the larger (186 km²).
How far is Aix-en-Provence from Aubagne?
Aix-en-Provence and Aubagne are 31 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Bouches-du-Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aix-en-Provence or Aubagne?
To buy an apartment, Aix-en-Provence is more expensive: €4,797 per m² (median price), versus €2,768 in Aubagne (+73%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aix-en-Provence or Aubagne?
In Aix-en-Provence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,010 a year, versus €24,970 in Aubagne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aix-en-Provence and Aubagne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Bouches-du-Rhône (13), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures