2026 comparison
Annecy vs Thonon-les-Bains: 2026 comparison
Annecy has more inhabitants than Thonon-les-Bains: 134,985 versus 38,946, or 3.5 times as many. Annecy covers a larger area (66.9 km² versus 16.2 km²), but Thonon-les-Bains is more densely populated: 2,403 inhabitants per km² versus 2,017.
The median apartment price is higher in Annecy: €5,155 per m² versus €3,629. The median standard of living is higher in Annecy (€29,760 a year versus €27,740).
The two cities are 59 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Annecy
City in Haute-Savoie
FHaute-Savoie74Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 134,985 inhab.
- 29th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 66.9 km²
- Density
- 2,017 per km²
Thonon-les-Bains
City in Haute-Savoie
FHaute-Savoie74Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 38,946 inhab.
- 205th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 16.2 km²
- Density
- 2,403 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AnnecyThonon-les-Bains
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Annecy3.5 times as high | 134,985 | 38,946 | More populous: Annecy3.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+4.6 pts | +3.1% | +7.6% | Stronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+4.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+1.1 pt | +8.5% | +9.6% | Stronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+1.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Thonon-les-Bains+19% | 2,017 | 2,403 | Denser: Thonon-les-Bains+19% |
| Under 15More young people: Thonon-les-Bains+1.2 pt | 15.7% | 16.9% | More young people: Thonon-les-Bains+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Thonon-les-Bains+0.3 pt | 20.4% | 20.7% | More seniors: Thonon-les-Bains+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Annecy+0.01 | 1.97 | 1.96 | Larger households: Annecy+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Annecy+42% | 5,155 | 3,629 | More expensive: Annecy+42% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Annecy+40% | 6,224 | 4,441 | More expensive: Annecy+40% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annecy+21% | 20.4 | 16.9 | More expensive: Annecy+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annecy+7% | 18.7 | 17.5 | More expensive: Annecy+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Annecy+4.9 pts | 48.9% | 44.0% | More homeowners: Annecy+4.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Thonon-les-Bains+7.2 pts | 11.9% | 19.1% | More houses: Thonon-les-Bains+7.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Thonon-les-Bains+1.9 pt | 22.6% | 24.5% | More social housing: Thonon-les-Bains+1.9 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Thonon-les-Bains+0.5 pt | 7.4% | 7.9% | More second homes: Thonon-les-Bains+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Thonon-les-Bains+2.0 pts | 7.3% | 9.3% | More vacant homes: Thonon-les-Bains+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Annecy+2.7 pts | 36.04% | 33.36% | Higher rate: Annecy+2.7 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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Annecy+7% | 29,760 | 27,740 | Higher: Annecy+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Thonon-les-Bains+3.7 pts | 12.1% | 15.8% | Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+3.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Annecy+15% | €40,512 | €35,163 | Higher: Annecy+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Annecy+5.2 pts | 56% | 50% | More taxpaying households: Annecy+5.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Annecy+0.5 pt | 80.0% | 79.5% | Higher: Annecy+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+3.6 pts | 8.9% | 12.5% | Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Antoine Armand | Richard Baud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Annecy+0.9 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Annecy+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+0.1% | 81.61,101 in total | 81.7318 in total | More shops per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+0.1% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+1% | 21.6291 in total | 21.885 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+18% | 47.4640 in total | 40.3157 in total | More per capita: Annecy+18% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+31% | 13.4181 in total | 10.340 in total | More per capita: Annecy+31% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+49% | 2.331 in total | 1.56 in total | More per capita: Annecy+49% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+21% | 3.446 in total | 2.811 in total | More per capita: Annecy+21% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Annecy+1 | 2 | 1 | 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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Annecy2.0 times as high | 5.1 | 2.6 | Better access: Annecy2.0 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+95% | 14.0189 in total | 7.228 in total | More per capita: Annecy+95% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+18% | 20.6278 in total | 24.495 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+18% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annecy+27% | 11.4154 in total | 9.035 in total | More per capita: Annecy+27% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+1% | 3.041 in total | 3.112 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+1% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+6 | 7 | 13 | More facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+6 |
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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Annecy+38 | 54 | 16 | More schools: Annecy+38 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Annecy+15 | 21 | 6 | More middle schools: Annecy+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Annecy+4 | 10 | 6 | More high schools: Annecy+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Annecy+22 | 25 | 3 | More facilities: Annecy+22 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Annecy2.0 times as high | 7.9 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Annecy2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annecy+55% | 16.8 | 10.8 | Higher rate: Annecy+55% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thonon-les-Bains+18% | 3.5 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Thonon-les-Bains+18% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annecy+27% | 2.0 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Annecy+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Thonon-les-Bains+27% | 9.2 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Thonon-les-Bains+27% |
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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Thonon-les-Bains+0.5 °C | 11.1°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Thonon-les-Bains+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,069 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Annecy+9% | 1,211 | 1,107 | Wetter: Annecy+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Annecy+1 days/year | 122 | 121 | More rainy days: Annecy+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Annecy+35 days/year | 74 | 39 | More frost days: Annecy+35 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Annecy+8 days/year | 17 | 10 | More hot days: Annecy+8 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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Annecy+14 | 21 | 7 | More declarations: Annecy+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Annecy+5 | 6 | 1 | 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 | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Annecy4.1 times as high | 66.9 | 16.2 | Larger: Annecy4.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Annecy+52 m | 448 m | 396 m | Higher: Annecy+52 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (lake) | Yes (lake) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Haute-Savoie (74) | Haute-Savoie (74) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Annecy | Communauté d'agglomération Thonon Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains | |
| Functional area | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Annecy vs Thonon-les-Bains at a glance
| Criterion | Annecy | Thonon-les-Bains |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 134,985 | 38,946 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.5% | +9.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,017 | 2,403 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,155 | 3,629 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,224 | 4,441 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.4 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.04% | 33.36% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,760 | 27,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.9% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.9 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,069 | — |
| Area km² | 66.9 | 16.2 |
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FAQ
Annecy vs Thonon-les-Bains: your questions
Which is the larger city, Annecy or Thonon-les-Bains?
By population, Annecy: 134,985 inhabitants versus 38,946 for Thonon-les-Bains (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Annecy is the 29th largest city in France, Thonon-les-Bains the 205th. By area, Annecy is also the larger (66.9 km²).
How far is Annecy from Thonon-les-Bains?
Annecy and Thonon-les-Bains are 59 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haute-Savoie).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Annecy or Thonon-les-Bains?
To buy an apartment, Annecy is more expensive: €5,155 per m² (median price), versus €3,629 in Thonon-les-Bains (+42%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Annecy or Thonon-les-Bains?
In Annecy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,760 a year, versus €27,740 in Thonon-les-Bains (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Annecy and Thonon-les-Bains in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haute-Savoie (74), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures