2026 comparison
Aubagne vs La Ciotat: 2026 comparison
Aubagne has more inhabitants than La Ciotat: 47,920 versus 38,868, or 23% more. Aubagne covers a larger area (54.9 km² versus 31.5 km²), but La Ciotat is more densely populated: 1,235 inhabitants per km² versus 873.
The median apartment price is higher in La Ciotat: €5,053 per m² versus €2,768. The median standard of living is higher in La Ciotat (€26,590 a year versus €24,970).
The two cities are 12 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Aubagne
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 47,920 inhab.
- 144th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 54.9 km²
- Density
- 873 per km²
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La Ciotat
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 38,868 inhab.
- 206th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 31.5 km²
- Density
- 1,235 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AubagneLa Ciotat
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aubagne+23% | 47,920 | 38,868 | More populous: Aubagne+23% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Ciotat+8.4 pts | +0.7% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: La Ciotat+8.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Ciotat+6.1 pts | +4.9% | +11.0% | Stronger growth: La Ciotat+6.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Ciotat+42% | 873 | 1,235 | Denser: La Ciotat+42% |
| Under 15More young people: Aubagne+2.8 pts | 16.6% | 13.8% | More young people: Aubagne+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Ciotat+5.6 pts | 23.2% | 28.8% | More seniors: La Ciotat+5.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aubagne+0.21 | 2.16 | 1.95 | Larger households: Aubagne+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Ciotat+83% | 2,768 | 5,053 | More expensive: La Ciotat+83% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Ciotat+32% | 4,521 | 5,948 | More expensive: La Ciotat+32% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Ciotat+15% | 15.4 | 17.7 | More expensive: La Ciotat+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Ciotat+15% | 17.6 | 20.3 | More expensive: La Ciotat+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Ciotat+1.5 pt | 49.5% | 51.0% | More homeowners: La Ciotat+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aubagne+6.5 pts | 37.5% | 31.0% | More houses: Aubagne+6.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aubagne+4.3 pts | 27.4% | 23.1% | More social housing: Aubagne+4.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Ciotat+17 pts | 1.2% | 18.0% | More second homes: La Ciotat+17 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aubagne+2.7 pts | 6.6% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Aubagne+2.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aubagne+0.3 pt | 52.46% | 52.14% | Higher rate: Aubagne+0.3 pt |
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 | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Ciotat+6% | 24,970 | 26,590 | Higher: La Ciotat+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aubagne+2.2 pts | 18.2% | 16.0% | Higher: Aubagne+2.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Ciotat+9% | €29,819 | €32,479 | Higher: La Ciotat+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Ciotat+5.3 pts | 45% | 50% | More taxpaying households: La Ciotat+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Ciotat+0.3 pt | 74.0% | 74.3% | Higher: La Ciotat+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aubagne+1.1 pt | 12.8% | 11.6% | Higher: Aubagne+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Pierre Squillari | Alexandre Doriol | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Ciotat+2.0 pt | 97% | 99% | Better covered: La Ciotat+2.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aubagne+5% | 85.6410 in total | 81.6317 in total | More shops per capita: Aubagne+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+32% | 23.0110 in total | 30.4118 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+65% | 41.5199 in total | 68.4266 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+65% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+80% | 12.560 in total | 6.927 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+80% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+85% | 1.36 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+85% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat2.7 times as high | 1.05 in total | 2.811 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat2.7 times as high |
| 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 | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Ciotat+5% | 4.4 | 4.6 | Better access: La Ciotat+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+45% | 17.584 in total | 12.147 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+45% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+57% | 49.2236 in total | 31.4122 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+57% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubagne+4% | 13.163 in total | 12.649 in total | More per capita: Aubagne+4% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 3.115 in total | 3.112 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aubagne+4 | 8 | 4 | More facilities: Aubagne+4 |
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 | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aubagne+4 | 27 | 23 | More schools: Aubagne+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aubagne+1 | 5 | 4 | More middle schools: Aubagne+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Ciotat+1 | 3 | 4 | More high schools: La Ciotat+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aubagne+4 | 5 | 1 | More facilities: Aubagne+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Ciotat+34% | 6.5 | 8.7 | Higher rate: La Ciotat+34% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Ciotat+34% | 10.5 | 14.0 | Higher rate: La Ciotat+34% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubagne+37% | 5.1 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Aubagne+37% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubagne+14% | 3.2 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Aubagne+14% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubagne+10% | 12.3 | 11.2 | Higher rate: Aubagne+10% |
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 | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Ciotat+0.2 °C | 15.1°C | 15.3°C | Warmer: La Ciotat+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,873 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Aubagne+5% | 648 | 615 | Wetter: Aubagne+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Aubagne+2 days/year | 59 | 57 | More rainy days: Aubagne+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aubagne+28 days/year | 36 | 8 | More frost days: Aubagne+28 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Aubagne+33 days/year | 61 | 28 | More hot days: Aubagne+33 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 | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aubagne+17 | 28 | 11 | More declarations: Aubagne+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aubagne+3 | 3 | 0 | More plans: Aubagne+3 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aubagne+75% | 54.9 | 31.5 | Larger: Aubagne+75% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aubagne+100 m | 105 m | 5 m | Higher: Aubagne+100 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Same |
| Urban unit | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Toulon | |
| Functional areaSame | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aubagne vs La Ciotat at a glance
| Criterion | Aubagne | La Ciotat |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,920 | 38,868 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.9% | +11.0% |
| Density per km² | 873 | 1,235 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,768 | 5,053 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,521 | 5,948 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.4 | 17.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.46% | 52.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,970 | 26,590 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 8.7 |
| Average temperature | 15.1°C | 15.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,873 | — |
| Area km² | 54.9 | 31.5 |
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FAQ
Aubagne vs La Ciotat: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aubagne or La Ciotat?
By population, Aubagne: 47,920 inhabitants versus 38,868 for La Ciotat (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aubagne is the 144th largest city in France, La Ciotat the 206th. By area, Aubagne is also the larger (54.9 km²).
How far is Aubagne from La Ciotat?
Aubagne and La Ciotat are 12 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Bouches-du-Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aubagne or La Ciotat?
To buy an apartment, La Ciotat is more expensive: €5,053 per m² (median price), versus €2,768 in Aubagne (+83%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aubagne or La Ciotat?
In La Ciotat, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,590 a year, versus €24,970 in Aubagne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aubagne and La Ciotat in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Bouches-du-Rhône (13), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures