2026 comparison
Antibes vs La Rochelle (17): 2026 comparison
La Rochelle has more inhabitants than Antibes: 81,843 versus 78,612, or 4.1% more. La Rochelle covers a larger area (28.4 km² versus 26.5 km²), but Antibes is more densely populated: 2,969 inhabitants per km² versus 2,879.
The median apartment price is higher in Antibes: €4,998 per m² versus €4,960. The median standard of living is higher in Antibes (€27,560 a year versus €24,960).
The two cities are 712 km apart as the crow flies.
Antibes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 78,612 inhab.
- 65th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 26.5 km²
- Density
- 2,969 per km²
La Rochelle
City in Charente-Maritime
FCharente-Maritime17Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 81,843 inhab.
- 62nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 28.4 km²
- Density
- 2,879 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesLa Rochelle
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Rochelle+4% | 78,612 | 81,843 | More populous: La Rochelle+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+1.6 pt | +6.5% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Antibes+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Rochelle+4.5 pts | +2.9% | +7.4% | Stronger growth: La Rochelle+4.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Antibes+3% | 2,969 | 2,879 | Denser: Antibes+3% |
| Under 15More young people: Antibes+1.3 pt | 13.8% | 12.6% | More young people: Antibes+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Antibes+2.6 pts | 27.7% | 25.1% | More seniors: Antibes+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Antibes+0.18 | 1.90 | 1.72 | Larger households: Antibes+0.18 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+0.8% | 4,998 | 4,960 | More expensive: Antibes+0.8% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+56% | 6,874 | 4,412 | More expensive: Antibes+56% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+37% | 20.3 | 14.7 | More expensive: Antibes+37% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+40% | 20.4 | 14.6 | More expensive: Antibes+40% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Antibes+19 pts | 55.7% | 37.1% | More homeowners: Antibes+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Rochelle+15 pts | 14.8% | 30.0% | More houses: La Rochelle+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Rochelle+17 pts | 12.9% | 30.1% | More social housing: La Rochelle+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Antibes+19 pts | 33.6% | 14.1% | More second homes: Antibes+19 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Rochelle+1.0 pt | 5.3% | 6.3% | More vacant homes: La Rochelle+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Rochelle+27 pts | 28.61% | 55.25% | Higher rate: La Rochelle+27 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 | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Antibes+10% | 27,560 | 24,960 | Higher: Antibes+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Rochelle+4.1 pts | 15.8% | 19.9% | Higher: La Rochelle+4.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Antibes+17% | €35,280 | €30,162 | Higher: Antibes+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Antibes+7.4 pts | 53% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Antibes+7.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Antibes+8.5 pts | 78.2% | 69.7% | Higher: Antibes+8.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Rochelle+4.3 pts | 10.1% | 14.4% | Higher: La Rochelle+4.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | Olivier Falorni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Antibes+0.7 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Antibes+0.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Antibes+17% | 102.3804 in total | 87.7718 in total | More shops per capita: Antibes+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+24% | 30.1237 in total | 24.3199 in total | More per capita: Antibes+24% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+28% | 71.6563 in total | 56.1459 in total | More per capita: Antibes+28% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Rochelle2.1 times as high | 13.0102 in total | 27.7227 in total | More per capita: La Rochelle2.1 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Rochelle2.3 times as high | 1.310 in total | 2.924 in total | More per capita: La Rochelle2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+36% | 7.156 in total | 5.343 in total | More per capita: Antibes+36% |
| 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 | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Rochelle+18% | 4.9 | 5.8 | Better access: La Rochelle+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Rochelle+19% | 14.9117 in total | 17.7145 in total | More per capita: La Rochelle+19% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Rochelle+28% | 20.5161 in total | 26.1214 in total | More per capita: La Rochelle+28% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+8% | 10.885 in total | 10.082 in total | More per capita: Antibes+8% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+18% | 4.233 in total | 3.529 in total | More per capita: Antibes+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Rochelle+8 | 5 | 13 | More facilities: La Rochelle+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 | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Rochelle+4 | 33 | 37 | More schools: La Rochelle+4 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Rochelle+7 | 7 | 14 | More high schools: La Rochelle+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Rochelle+17 | 3 | 20 | More facilities: La Rochelle+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Rochelle+30% | 3.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: La Rochelle+30% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+18% | 19.6 | 16.7 | Higher rate: Antibes+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Rochelle+57% | 3.1 | 4.9 | Higher rate: La Rochelle+57% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+30% | 2.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Antibes+30% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Rochelle+25% | 11.3 | 14.1 | Higher rate: La Rochelle+25% |
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 | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Antibes+2.4 °C | 15.9°C | 13.5°C | Warmer: Antibes+2.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Antibes+20% | 2,761 | 2,303 | Sunnier: Antibes+20% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Antibes+17% | 880 | 754 | Wetter: Antibes+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: La Rochelle+51 days/year | 63 | 114 | More rainy days: La Rochelle+51 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: La Rochelle+11 days/year | 8 | 19 | More frost days: La Rochelle+11 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Antibes+17 days/year | 28 | 11 | More hot days: Antibes+17 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 | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Antibes+31 | 52 | 21 | More declarations: Antibes+31 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Antibes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Antibes+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Rochelle+7% | 26.5 | 28.4 | Larger: La Rochelle+7% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Antibes+4 m | 11 m | 7 m | Higher: Antibes+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Charente-Maritime (17) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | Communauté d'agglomération de La Rochelle | |
| Urban unit | Nice | La Rochelle | |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | La Rochelle |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Antibes vs La Rochelle (17) at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | La Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 81,843 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +7.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 2,879 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 4,960 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 4,412 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 55.25% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 24,960 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 14.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 13.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,303 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 28.4 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs La Rochelle (17): your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or La Rochelle?
By population, La Rochelle: 81,843 inhabitants versus 78,612 for Antibes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Rochelle is the 62nd largest city in France, Antibes the 65th. By area, La Rochelle is also the larger (28.4 km²).
How far is Antibes from La Rochelle?
Antibes and La Rochelle are 712 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Antibes or La Rochelle?
To buy an apartment, Antibes is more expensive: €4,998 per m² (median price), versus €4,960 in La Rochelle (+1%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or La Rochelle?
In Antibes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,560 a year, versus €24,960 in La Rochelle (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Antibes or La Rochelle?
Antibes: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,303 in La Rochelle (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