2026 comparison
Aix-les-Bains vs Annecy: 2026 comparison
Annecy has more inhabitants than Aix-les-Bains: 134,985 versus 32,944, or 4.1 times as many. Annecy covers a larger area (66.9 km² versus 12.6 km²), but Aix-les-Bains is more densely populated: 2,610 inhabitants per km² versus 2,017.
The median apartment price is higher in Annecy: €5,155 per m² versus €4,234. The median standard of living is higher in Annecy (€29,760 a year versus €27,690).
The two cities are 29 km apart as the crow flies.
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Aix-les-Bains
City in Savoie
- Population
- 32,944 inhab.
- 257th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.6 km²
- Density
- 2,610 per km²
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Annecy
City in Haute-Savoie
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- Population
- 134,985 inhab.
- 29th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 66.9 km²
- Density
- 2,017 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aix-les-BainsAnnecy
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Annecy4.1 times as high | 32,944 | 134,985 | More populous: Annecy4.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aix-les-Bains+5.0 pts | +8.0% | +3.1% | Stronger growth: Aix-les-Bains+5.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aix-les-Bains+1.1 pt | +9.6% | +8.5% | Stronger growth: Aix-les-Bains+1.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Aix-les-Bains+29% | 2,610 | 2,017 | Denser: Aix-les-Bains+29% |
| Under 15More young people: Annecy+2.9 pts | 12.8% | 15.7% | More young people: Annecy+2.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aix-les-Bains+7.4 pts | 27.8% | 20.4% | More seniors: Aix-les-Bains+7.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Annecy+0.14 | 1.83 | 1.97 | Larger households: Annecy+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Annecy+22% | 4,234 | 5,155 | More expensive: Annecy+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Annecy+35% | 4,618 | 6,224 | More expensive: Annecy+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annecy+39% | 14.8 | 20.4 | More expensive: Annecy+39% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annecy+15% | 16.3 | 18.7 | More expensive: Annecy+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aix-les-Bains+2.1 pts | 50.9% | 48.9% | More homeowners: Aix-les-Bains+2.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aix-les-Bains+8.1 pts | 20.0% | 11.9% | More houses: Aix-les-Bains+8.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Annecy+3.8 pts | 18.9% | 22.6% | More social housing: Annecy+3.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aix-les-Bains+7.9 pts | 15.2% | 7.4% | More second homes: Aix-les-Bains+7.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aix-les-Bains+1.3 pt | 8.6% | 7.3% | More vacant homes: Aix-les-Bains+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+2.4 pts | 38.45% | 36.04% | Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+2.4 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-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Annecy+7% | 27,690 | 29,760 | Higher: Annecy+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aix-les-Bains+1.4 pt | 13.5% | 12.1% | Higher: Aix-les-Bains+1.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Annecy+22% | €33,152 | €40,512 | Higher: Annecy+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Annecy+1.7 pt | 54% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Annecy+1.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Annecy+0.7 pt | 79.3% | 80.0% | Higher: Annecy+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aix-les-Bains+2.6 pts | 11.5% | 8.9% | Higher: Aix-les-Bains+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Renaud Beretti | Antoine Armand | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aix-les-Bains+8% | 88.3291 in total | 81.61,101 in total | More shops per capita: Aix-les-Bains+8% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+32% | 28.594 in total | 21.6291 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+2% | 48.6160 in total | 47.4640 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+36% | 18.260 in total | 13.4181 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+36% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+8% | 2.17 in total | 2.331 in total | More per capita: Annecy+8% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains2.3 times as high | 7.926 in total | 3.446 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains2.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Annecy+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Annecy+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Annecy+36% | 3.8 | 5.1 | Better access: Annecy+36% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+5% | 13.444 in total | 14.0189 in total | More per capita: Annecy+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+28% | 26.487 in total | 20.6278 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+28% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+17% | 9.732 in total | 11.4154 in total | More per capita: Annecy+17% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+20% | 3.612 in total | 3.041 in total | More per capita: Aix-les-Bains+20% |
| HospitalsTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
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-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Annecy+38 | 16 | 54 | More schools: Annecy+38 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Annecy+16 | 5 | 21 | More middle schools: Annecy+16 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Annecy+7 | 3 | 10 | More high schools: Annecy+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Annecy+25 | 0 | 25 | More facilities: Annecy+25 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Annecy+10% | 7.2 | 7.9 | Higher rate: Annecy+10% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annecy+16% | 14.5 | 16.8 | Higher rate: Annecy+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+3% | 3.6 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annecy+27% | 1.6 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Annecy+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+44% | 13.2 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Aix-les-Bains+44% |
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-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Aix-les-Bains+0.8 °C | 11.9°C | 11.1°C | Warmer: Aix-les-Bains+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Annecy+9% | 1,895 | 2,069 | Sunnier: Annecy+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Annecy+0.6% | 1,204 | 1,211 | Wetter: Annecy+0.6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Annecy+8 days/year | 115 | 122 | More rainy days: Annecy+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Annecy+9 days/year | 66 | 74 | More frost days: Annecy+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Aix-les-Bains+7 days/year | 25 | 17 | More hot days: Aix-les-Bains+7 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-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Annecy+8 | 13 | 21 | More declarations: Annecy+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Annecy+5 | 1 | 6 | More plans: Annecy+5 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low, with aggravating factors | Low, with aggravating factors | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Annecy5.3 times as high | 12.6 | 66.9 | Larger: Annecy5.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Annecy+187 m | 261 m | 448 m | Higher: Annecy+187 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (lake) | Yes (lake) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Savoie (73) | Haute-Savoie (74) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Lac | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Annecy | |
| Urban unit | Chambéry | Annecy | |
| Functional area | Chambéry | Annecy |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aix-les-Bains vs Annecy at a glance
| Criterion | Aix-les-Bains | Annecy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 32,944 | 134,985 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.6% | +8.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,610 | 2,017 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,234 | 5,155 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,618 | 6,224 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 20.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.45% | 36.04% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,690 | 29,760 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,895 | 2,069 |
| Area km² | 12.6 | 66.9 |
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FAQ
Aix-les-Bains vs Annecy: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aix-les-Bains or Annecy?
By population, Annecy: 134,985 inhabitants versus 32,944 for Aix-les-Bains (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Annecy is the 29th largest city in France, Aix-les-Bains the 257th. By area, Annecy is also the larger (66.9 km²).
How far is Aix-les-Bains from Annecy?
Aix-les-Bains and Annecy are 29 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aix-les-Bains or Annecy?
To buy an apartment, Annecy is more expensive: €5,155 per m² (median price), versus €4,234 in Aix-les-Bains (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aix-les-Bains or Annecy?
In Annecy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,760 a year, versus €27,690 in Aix-les-Bains (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aix-les-Bains or Annecy?
Annecy: 2,069 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,895 in Aix-les-Bains (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