2026 comparison
Ajaccio vs Saint-Raphaël (83): 2026 comparison
Ajaccio has more inhabitants than Saint-Raphaël: 77,132 versus 37,704, or 2.0 times as many. Saint-Raphaël covers a larger area (89.6 km² versus 82.0 km²), but Ajaccio is more densely populated: 940 inhabitants per km² versus 421.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Raphaël: €4,718 per m² versus €3,667. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Raphaël (€28,360 a year versus €25,880).
The two cities are 228 km apart as the crow flies.
Ajaccio
City in Corse-du-Sud
- Population
- 77,132 inhab.
- 68th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 82.0 km²
- Density
- 940 per km²
Saint-Raphaël
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 37,704 inhab.
- 216th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 89.6 km²
- Density
- 421 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1936
AjaccioSaint-Raphaël
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Ajaccio2.0 times as high | 77,132 | 37,704 | More populous: Ajaccio2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+3.6 pts | +7.8% | +4.2% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+3.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+3.9 pts | +13.1% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+3.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Ajaccio2.2 times as high | 940 | 421 | Denser: Ajaccio2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Ajaccio+7.3 pts | 18.4% | 11.0% | More young people: Ajaccio+7.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Raphaël+17 pts | 23.9% | 41.4% | More seniors: Saint-Raphaël+17 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Ajaccio+0.44 | 2.30 | 1.86 | Larger households: Ajaccio+0.44 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+29% | 3,667 | 4,718 | More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+29% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+24% | 4,382 | 5,414 | More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Raphaël+17% | 15.2 | 17.8 | More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+17% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Raphaël+22% | 16.0 | 19.6 | More expensive: Saint-Raphaël+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Raphaël+17 pts | 45.6% | 63.1% | More homeowners: Saint-Raphaël+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Raphaël+18 pts | 10.6% | 28.8% | More houses: Saint-Raphaël+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ajaccio+8.5 pts | 19.0% | 10.5% | More social housing: Ajaccio+8.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Raphaël+34 pts | 9.0% | 43.0% | More second homes: Saint-Raphaël+34 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Raphaël+0.3 pt | 2.9% | 3.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Raphaël+0.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ajaccio+2.3 pts | 37.91% | 35.58% | Higher rate: Ajaccio+2.3 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 | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Raphaël+10% | 25,880 | 28,360 | Higher: Saint-Raphaël+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ajaccio+3.8 pts | 18.0% | 14.2% | Higher: Ajaccio+3.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Raphaël+24% | €30,921 | €38,333 | Higher: Saint-Raphaël+24% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Raphaël+5.2 pts | 50% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Raphaël+5.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ajaccio+3.9 pts | 76.4% | 72.5% | Higher: Ajaccio+3.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Raphaël+5.1 pts | 7.0% | 12.1% | Higher: Saint-Raphaël+5.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Sbraggia | Frédéric Masquelier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Ajaccio+4.6 pts | 99% | 94% | Better covered: Ajaccio+4.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Raphaël+21% | 84.8654 in total | 102.4386 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Raphaël+21% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+14% | 22.6174 in total | 25.797 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+31% | 57.7445 in total | 75.9286 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+51% | 11.992 in total | 18.068 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+51% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+7% | 3.023 in total | 3.212 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+7% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël2.2 times as high | 3.628 in total | 8.030 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Raphaël+2 | 4 | 6 | More stations: Saint-Raphaël+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ajaccio+24% | 4.0 | 3.2 | Better access: Ajaccio+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+35% | 14.0108 in total | 10.339 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+35% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+48% | 23.9184 in total | 35.3133 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+48% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+53% | 8.364 in total | 12.748 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+53% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+10% | 3.628 in total | 4.015 in total | More per capita: Saint-Raphaël+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Ajaccio+8 | 13 | 5 | More facilities: Ajaccio+8 |
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 | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Ajaccio+11 | 28 | 17 | More schools: Ajaccio+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Ajaccio+4 | 7 | 3 | More middle schools: Ajaccio+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Ajaccio+3 | 7 | 4 | More high schools: Ajaccio+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ajaccio+7 | 10 | 3 | More facilities: Ajaccio+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Raphaël6.0 times as high | 1.0 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Raphaël6.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Raphaël2.5 times as high | 4.9 | 12.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Raphaël2.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.3 | 2.3 | Tie |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio2.1 times as high | 2.0 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Ajaccio2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Raphaël+16% | 8.5 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Raphaël+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 | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Ajaccio+0.9 °C | 16.6°C | 15.7°C | Warmer: Ajaccio+0.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Ajaccio+2% | 2,802 | 2,743 | Sunnier: Ajaccio+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Ajaccio+3% | 807 | 786 | Wetter: Ajaccio+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Ajaccio+15 days/year | 77 | 61 | More rainy days: Ajaccio+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Raphaël+6 days/year | 6 | 12 | More frost days: Saint-Raphaël+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Ajaccio+44 days/year | 70 | 26 | More hot days: Ajaccio+44 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 | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Raphaël+14 | 14 | 28 | More declarations: Saint-Raphaël+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ajaccio+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Ajaccio+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Raphaël+9% | 82.0 | 89.6 | Larger: Saint-Raphaël+9% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Raphaël+1 m | 4 m | 5 m | Higher: Saint-Raphaël+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Corse-du-Sud (2A) | Var (83) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Ajaccien | Communauté d'agglomération Estérel Côte d'Azur Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Ajaccio | Fréjus | |
| Functional area | Ajaccio | Fréjus |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ajaccio vs Saint-Raphaël (83) at a glance
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Raphaël |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,132 | 37,704 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.1% | +9.1% |
| Density per km² | 940 | 421 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,667 | 4,718 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,382 | 5,414 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 17.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.91% | 35.58% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | 28,360 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.0 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 15.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,802 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 82.0 | 89.6 |
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FAQ
Ajaccio vs Saint-Raphaël (83): your questions
Which is the larger city, Ajaccio or Saint-Raphaël?
By population, Ajaccio: 77,132 inhabitants versus 37,704 for Saint-Raphaël (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Ajaccio is the 68th largest city in France, Saint-Raphaël the 216th. By area, Saint-Raphaël is the larger (89.6 km²).
How far is Ajaccio from Saint-Raphaël?
Ajaccio and Saint-Raphaël are 228 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ajaccio or Saint-Raphaël?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Raphaël is more expensive: €4,718 per m² (median price), versus €3,667 in Ajaccio (+29%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ajaccio or Saint-Raphaël?
In Saint-Raphaël, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,360 a year, versus €25,880 in Ajaccio (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Ajaccio or Saint-Raphaël?
Ajaccio: 2,802 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,743 in Saint-Raphaël (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