2026 comparison
Antibes vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 2026 comparison
Antibes has more inhabitants than Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 78,612 versus 32,366, or 2.4 times as many. Antibes covers a larger area (26.5 km² versus 10.1 km²), but Saint-Laurent-du-Var is more densely populated: 3,201 inhabitants per km² versus 2,969.
The median apartment price is higher in Antibes: €4,998 per m² versus €4,615. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (€27,570 a year versus €27,560).
The two cities are 13 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
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
Saint-Laurent-du-Var
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 32,366 inhab.
- 261st in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 10.1 km²
- Density
- 3,201 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesSaint-Laurent-du-Var
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Antibes2.4 times as high | 78,612 | 32,366 | More populous: Antibes2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.4 pts | +6.5% | +12.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.5 pts | +2.9% | +11.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8% | 2,969 | 3,201 | Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.2 pt | 13.8% | 15.0% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Antibes+2.3 pts | 27.7% | 25.4% | More seniors: Antibes+2.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.11 | 1.90 | 2.01 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+8% | 4,998 | 4,615 | More expensive: Antibes+8% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Antibes+24% | 6,874 | 5,526 | More expensive: Antibes+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+3% | 20.3 | 19.6 | More expensive: Antibes+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Antibes+8% | 20.4 | 18.9 | More expensive: Antibes+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.9 pt | 55.7% | 56.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.9 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.3 pt | 14.8% | 15.1% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.3 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.5 pt | 12.9% | 13.3% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.5 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Antibes+23 pts | 33.6% | 10.1% | More second homes: Antibes+23 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3.3 pts | 5.3% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.0 pts | 28.61% | 35.57% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.0 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.0% | 27,560 | 27,570 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.0% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Antibes+3.3 pts | 15.8% | 12.5% | Higher: Antibes+3.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Antibes+7% | €35,280 | €33,059 | Higher: Antibes+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.7 pt | 53% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.8 pts | 78.2% | 80.9% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Antibes+0.9 pt | 10.1% | 9.3% | Higher: Antibes+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | Joseph Segura | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the right | union of the right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.0 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13% | 102.3804 in total | 115.2373 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+25% | 30.1237 in total | 24.178 in total | More per capita: Antibes+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+29% | 71.6563 in total | 55.3179 in total | More per capita: Antibes+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+5% | 13.0102 in total | 12.440 in total | More per capita: Antibes+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes4.1 times as high | 1.310 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Antibes4.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes3.3 times as high | 7.156 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Antibes3.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Antibes+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Antibes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Antibes+16% | 4.9 | 4.2 | Better access: Antibes+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4% | 14.9117 in total | 15.450 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+70% | 20.5161 in total | 34.9113 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+70% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+9% | 10.885 in total | 9.932 in total | More per capita: Antibes+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+36% | 4.233 in total | 3.110 in total | More per capita: Antibes+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Antibes+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Antibes+3 |
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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Antibes+14 | 33 | 19 | More schools: Antibes+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Antibes+6 | 9 | 3 | More middle schools: Antibes+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Antibes+7 | 7 | 0 | More high schools: Antibes+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Antibes+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: Antibes+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+76% | 3.0 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+76% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+54% | 19.6 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Antibes+54% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+5% | 3.1 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+5% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+50% | 2.7 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Antibes+50% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+16% | 11.3 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Antibes+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 | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.4 °C | 15.9°C | 16.3°C | Warmer: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Antibes+11 | 52 | 41 | More declarations: Antibes+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Antibes2.6 times as high | 26.5 | 10.1 | Larger: Antibes2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2 m | 11 m | 13 m | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Laurent-du-Var |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 32,366 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +11.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 3,201 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 4,615 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 5,526 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 19.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 35.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 27,570 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 16.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 10.1 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
By population, Antibes: 78,612 inhabitants versus 32,366 for Saint-Laurent-du-Var (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Antibes is the 65th largest city in France, Saint-Laurent-du-Var the 261st. By area, Antibes is also the larger (26.5 km²).
How far is Antibes from Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
Antibes and Saint-Laurent-du-Var are 13 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
To buy an apartment, Antibes is more expensive: €4,998 per m² (median price), versus €4,615 in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (+8%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
In Saint-Laurent-du-Var, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,570 a year, versus €27,560 in Antibes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Antibes and Saint-Laurent-du-Var 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