2026 comparison
Antibes vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 2026 comparison
Antibes has more inhabitants than Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 78,612 versus 77,413, or 1.5% more. Antibes covers a larger area (26.5 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more densely populated: 6,881 inhabitants per km² versus 2,969.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €4,998. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €27,560).
The two cities are 680 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 77,413 inhab.
- 67th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,881 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AntibesSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Antibes+2% | 78,612 | 77,413 | More populous: Antibes+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Antibes+4.8 pts | +6.5% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Antibes+4.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4 pt | +2.9% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.3 times as high | 2,969 | 6,881 | Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.3 pts | 13.8% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Antibes+6.8 pts | 27.7% | 20.9% | More seniors: Antibes+6.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.24 | 1.90 | 2.14 | Larger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15% | 4,998 | 5,733 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% | 6,874 | 7,467 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+13% | 20.3 | 23.0 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4% | 20.4 | 21.1 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.1 pts | 55.7% | 61.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+6.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18 pts | 14.8% | 33.1% | More houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Antibes+1.4 pt | 12.9% | 11.5% | More social housing: Antibes+1.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Antibes+32 pts | 33.6% | 1.9% | More second homes: Antibes+32 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.6 pt | 5.3% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.4 pts | 28.61% | 32.00% | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.4 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-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+36% | 27,560 | 37,390 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+36% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Antibes+6.6 pts | 15.8% | 9.2% | Higher: Antibes+6.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+58% | €35,280 | €55,723 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+58% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14 pts | 53% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.0 pt | 78.2% | 79.1% | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Antibes+2.3 pts | 10.1% | 7.8% | Higher: Antibes+2.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean Leonetti | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 96% | 96% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Antibes+70% | 102.3804 in total | 60.3467 in total | More shops per capita: Antibes+70% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+31% | 30.1237 in total | 23.0178 in total | More per capita: Antibes+31% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes2.2 times as high | 71.6563 in total | 32.8254 in total | More per capita: Antibes2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+29% | 13.0102 in total | 10.178 in total | More per capita: Antibes+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.310 in total | 1.310 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes14 times as high | 7.156 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Antibes14 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 | 3 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26% | 4.9 | 6.2 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+15% | 14.9117 in total | 12.9100 in total | More per capita: Antibes+15% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+43% | 20.5161 in total | 29.3227 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+43% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+6% | 10.885 in total | 10.279 in total | More per capita: Antibes+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Antibes+48% | 4.233 in total | 2.822 in total | More per capita: Antibes+48% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
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-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Antibes+2 | 33 | 31 | More schools: Antibes+2 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 7 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.5 times as high | 3.0 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+65% | 19.6 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Antibes+65% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+69% | 3.1 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Antibes+69% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+55% | 2.7 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Antibes+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Antibes+40% | 11.3 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Antibes+40% |
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-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Antibes+3.0 °C | 15.9°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Antibes+3.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Antibes+61% | 2,761 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Antibes+61% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Antibes+34% | 880 | 654 | Wetter: Antibes+34% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55 days/year | 63 | 118 | More rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+24 days/year | 8 | 31 | More frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Antibes+7 days/year | 28 | 21 | More hot days: Antibes+7 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-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Antibes+34 | 52 | 18 | More declarations: Antibes+34 |
| 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 | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Antibes2.4 times as high | 26.5 | 11.3 | Larger: Antibes2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29 m | 11 m | 40 m | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+29 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Nice | Paris | |
| Functional area | Cannes - Antibes | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Antibes vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés at a glance
| Criterion | Antibes | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,612 | 77,413 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,969 | 6,881 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,998 | 5,733 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,874 | 7,467 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 23.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.61% | 32.00% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,560 | 37,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.0 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Antibes vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: your questions
Which is the larger city, Antibes or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
By population, Antibes: 78,612 inhabitants versus 77,413 for Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Antibes is the 65th largest city in France, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés the 67th. By area, Antibes is also the larger (26.5 km²).
How far is Antibes from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Antibes and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés are 680 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Antibes or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €4,998 in Antibes (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Antibes or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,390 a year, versus €27,560 in Antibes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Antibes or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Antibes: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (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