2026 comparison
Annemasse vs Thonon-les-Bains: 2026 comparison
Thonon-les-Bains has more inhabitants than Annemasse: 38,946 versus 37,978, or 2.5% more. Thonon-les-Bains covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Annemasse is more densely populated: 7,626 inhabitants per km² versus 2,403.
The median apartment price is higher in Thonon-les-Bains: €3,629 per m² versus €3,512. The median standard of living is higher in Thonon-les-Bains (€27,740 a year versus €26,220).
The two cities are 27 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Annemasse
City in Haute-Savoie
FHaute-Savoie74Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 37,978 inhab.
- 210th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 7,626 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
AnnemasseThonon-les-Bains
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Thonon-les-Bains+3% | 37,978 | 38,946 | More populous: Thonon-les-Bains+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+3.8 pts | +3.8% | +7.6% | Stronger growth: Thonon-les-Bains+3.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Annemasse+0.2 pt | +9.8% | +9.6% | Stronger growth: Annemasse+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Annemasse3.2 times as high | 7,626 | 2,403 | Denser: Annemasse3.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Annemasse+2.7 pts | 19.5% | 16.9% | More young people: Annemasse+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Thonon-les-Bains+6.8 pts | 13.9% | 20.7% | More seniors: Thonon-les-Bains+6.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Annemasse+0.13 | 2.09 | 1.96 | Larger households: Annemasse+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Thonon-les-Bains+3% | 3,512 | 3,629 | More expensive: Thonon-les-Bains+3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Annemasse+13% | 5,012 | 4,441 | More expensive: Annemasse+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annemasse+24% | 21.0 | 16.9 | More expensive: Annemasse+24% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Annemasse+10% | 19.3 | 17.5 | More expensive: Annemasse+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Thonon-les-Bains+7.1 pts | 36.9% | 44.0% | More homeowners: Thonon-les-Bains+7.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Thonon-les-Bains+14 pts | 5.3% | 19.1% | More houses: Thonon-les-Bains+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Annemasse+2.4 pts | 27.0% | 24.5% | More social housing: Annemasse+2.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Thonon-les-Bains+2.5 pts | 5.4% | 7.9% | More second homes: Thonon-les-Bains+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Annemasse+0.8 pt | 10.2% | 9.3% | More vacant homes: Annemasse+0.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Annemasse+7.5 pts | 40.84% | 33.36% | Higher rate: Annemasse+7.5 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 | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Thonon-les-Bains+6% | 26,220 | 27,740 | Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Annemasse+8.4 pts | 24.2% | 15.8% | Higher: Annemasse+8.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Annemasse+1% | €35,548 | €35,163 | Higher: Annemasse+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Thonon-les-Bains+18 pts | 33% | 50% | More taxpaying households: Thonon-les-Bains+18 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+1.6 pt | 78.0% | 79.5% | Higher: Thonon-les-Bains+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Annemasse+4.3 pts | 16.8% | 12.5% | Higher: Annemasse+4.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gabriel Doublet | Richard Baud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Annemasse+1.3 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Annemasse+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Annemasse+8% | 88.2335 in total | 81.7318 in total | More shops per capita: Annemasse+8% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse+15% | 25.095 in total | 21.885 in total | More per capita: Annemasse+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse+40% | 56.6215 in total | 40.3157 in total | More per capita: Annemasse+40% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+18% | 8.733 in total | 10.340 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse2.4 times as high | 3.714 in total | 1.56 in total | More per capita: Annemasse2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+19% | 2.49 in total | 2.811 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+19% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Annemasse+6% | 2.7 | 2.6 | Better access: Annemasse+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse+32% | 9.536 in total | 7.228 in total | More per capita: Annemasse+32% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse+51% | 36.9140 in total | 24.495 in total | More per capita: Annemasse+51% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Annemasse+14% | 10.339 in total | 9.035 in total | More per capita: Annemasse+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+17% | 2.610 in total | 3.112 in total | More per capita: Thonon-les-Bains+17% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+12 | 1 | 13 | More facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+12 |
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 | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Thonon-les-Bains+2 | 14 | 16 | More schools: Thonon-les-Bains+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Thonon-les-Bains+5 | 1 | 6 | More middle schools: Thonon-les-Bains+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Thonon-les-Bains+3 | 3 | 6 | More high schools: Thonon-les-Bains+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+2 | 1 | 3 | More facilities: Thonon-les-Bains+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Annemasse3.1 times as high | 12.3 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Annemasse3.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annemasse2.4 times as high | 26.2 | 10.8 | Higher rate: Annemasse2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annemasse+67% | 6.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Annemasse+67% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annemasse3.9 times as high | 6.3 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Annemasse3.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Annemasse+20% | 14.0 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Annemasse+20% |
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 | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Thonon-les-Bains+0.3 °C | 11.3°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Thonon-les-Bains+0.3 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Thonon-les-Bains+15% | 967 | 1,107 | Wetter: Thonon-les-Bains+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Thonon-les-Bains+5 days/year | 115 | 121 | More rainy days: Thonon-les-Bains+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Annemasse+40 days/year | 79 | 39 | More frost days: Annemasse+40 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Annemasse+16 days/year | 26 | 10 | More hot days: Annemasse+16 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 | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Thonon-les-Bains+1 | 6 | 7 | More declarations: Thonon-les-Bains+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Thonon-les-Bains3.3 times as high | 4.98 | 16.2 | Larger: Thonon-les-Bains3.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Annemasse+38 m | 434 m | 396 m | Higher: Annemasse+38 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (lake) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Haute-Savoie (74) | Haute-Savoie (74) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Annemasse-Les Voirons-Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Thonon Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Genève (SUI)-Annemasse (partie française) | Thonon-les-Bains | |
| Functional area | Genève - Annemasse (partie française) | Thonon-les-Bains |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Annemasse vs Thonon-les-Bains at a glance
| Criterion | Annemasse | Thonon-les-Bains |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 37,978 | 38,946 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.8% | +9.6% |
| Density per km² | 7,626 | 2,403 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,512 | 3,629 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,012 | 4,441 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.84% | 33.36% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,220 | 27,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.6°C |
| Area km² | 4.98 | 16.2 |
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FAQ
Annemasse vs Thonon-les-Bains: your questions
Which is the larger city, Annemasse or Thonon-les-Bains?
By population, Thonon-les-Bains: 38,946 inhabitants versus 37,978 for Annemasse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Thonon-les-Bains is the 205th largest city in France, Annemasse the 210th. By area, Thonon-les-Bains is also the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Annemasse from Thonon-les-Bains?
Annemasse and Thonon-les-Bains are 27 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 Annemasse or Thonon-les-Bains?
To buy an apartment, Thonon-les-Bains is more expensive: €3,629 per m² (median price), versus €3,512 in Annemasse (+3%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Annemasse or Thonon-les-Bains?
In Thonon-les-Bains, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,740 a year, versus €26,220 in Annemasse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Annemasse 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