2026 comparison
Antibes vs Cagnes-sur-Mer: 2026 comparison
Antibes has more inhabitants than Cagnes-sur-Mer: 78,612 versus 53,819, or 46% more. Antibes covers a larger area (26.5 km² versus 18.0 km²), but Cagnes-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,998 inhabitants per km² versus 2,969.
The median apartment price is higher in Antibes: €4,998 per m² versus €4,538. The median standard of living is higher in Antibes (€27,560 a year versus €27,000).
The two cities are 11 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Antibes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 78,612 inhab.
- 65th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 26.5 km²
- Density
- 2,969 per km²
Cagnes-sur-Mer
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 53,819 inhab.
- 120th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 18.0 km²
- Density
- 2,998 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesCagnes-sur-Mer
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Antibes+46% | 78,612 | 53,819 | More populous: Antibes+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+2.7 pts | +6.5% | +3.8% | Stronger growth: Antibes+2.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 pts | +2.9% | +13.7% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.0% | 2,969 | 2,998 | Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.0% |
| Under 15More young people: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.3 pt | 13.8% | 14.1% | More young people: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.9 pt | 27.7% | 28.6% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.03 | 1.90 | 1.93 | Larger households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+10% | 4,998 | 4,538 | More expensive: Antibes+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+18% | 6,874 | 5,804 | More expensive: Antibes+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+4% | 20.3 | 19.6 | More expensive: Antibes+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+2% | 20.4 | 19.9 | More expensive: Antibes+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Antibes+0.3 pt | 55.7% | 55.4% | More homeowners: Antibes+0.3 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.3 pts | 14.8% | 22.0% | More houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Antibes+2.7 pts | 12.9% | 10.2% | More social housing: Antibes+2.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Antibes+19 pts | 33.6% | 14.5% | More second homes: Antibes+19 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Antibes+0.9 pt | 5.3% | 4.4% | More vacant homes: Antibes+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.1 pts | 28.61% | 31.68% | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.1 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 | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Antibes+2% | 27,560 | 27,000 | Higher: Antibes+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Antibes+1.3 pt | 15.8% | 14.5% | Higher: Antibes+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Antibes+7% | €35,280 | €33,037 | Higher: Antibes+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Antibes+1.0 pt | 53% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Antibes+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.5 pt | 78.2% | 79.7% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 pt | 10.1% | 10.9% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | Bryan Masson | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | union of the far right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.7 pts | 96% | 100% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Antibes+45% | 102.3804 in total | 70.6380 in total | More shops per capita: Antibes+45% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+17% | 30.1237 in total | 25.8139 in total | More per capita: Antibes+17% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+46% | 71.6563 in total | 49.1264 in total | More per capita: Antibes+46% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+45% | 13.0102 in total | 8.948 in total | More per capita: Antibes+45% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+46% | 1.310 in total | 1.910 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+46% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes3.5 times as high | 7.156 in total | 2.011 in total | More per capita: Antibes3.5 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Antibes+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Antibes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% | 4.9 | 5.1 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 14.9117 in total | 16.086 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+67% | 20.5161 in total | 34.2184 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+67% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% | 10.885 in total | 13.975 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+33% | 4.233 in total | 3.217 in total | More per capita: Antibes+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Antibes+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Antibes+2 |
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 | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Antibes+12 | 33 | 21 | More schools: Antibes+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Antibes+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Antibes+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Antibes+5 | 7 | 2 | More high schools: Antibes+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Antibes+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Antibes+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+49% | 3.0 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+49% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes2.0 times as high | 19.6 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Antibes2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+4% | 3.1 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Antibes+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+91% | 2.7 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Antibes+91% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+11% | 11.3 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Antibes+11% |
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 | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.4 °C | 15.9°C | 16.3°C | Warmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,761 | 2,761 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Antibes+11% | 880 | 791 | Wetter: Antibes+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Antibes+1 days/year | 63 | 62 | More rainy days: Antibes+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Antibes+7 days/year | 8 | 1 | More frost days: Antibes+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Antibes+20 days/year | 28 | 9 | More hot days: Antibes+20 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 | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13 | 52 | 65 | More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Antibes+48% | 26.5 | 18.0 | Larger: Antibes+48% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3 m | 11 m | 14 m | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | Nice |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Antibes vs Cagnes-sur-Mer at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | Cagnes-sur-Mer |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 53,819 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +13.7% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 2,998 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 4,538 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 5,804 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 19.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 31.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 27,000 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 100% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 16.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 18.0 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs Cagnes-sur-Mer: your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or Cagnes-sur-Mer?
By population, Antibes: 78,612 inhabitants versus 53,819 for Cagnes-sur-Mer (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Antibes is the 65th largest city in France, Cagnes-sur-Mer the 120th. By area, Antibes is also the larger (26.5 km²).
How far is Antibes from Cagnes-sur-Mer?
Antibes and Cagnes-sur-Mer are 11 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Alpes-Maritimes).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Antibes or Cagnes-sur-Mer?
To buy an apartment, Antibes is more expensive: €4,998 per m² (median price), versus €4,538 in Cagnes-sur-Mer (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or Cagnes-sur-Mer?
In Antibes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,560 a year, versus €27,000 in Cagnes-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Antibes and Cagnes-sur-Mer in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Alpes-Maritimes (06), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures