2026 comparison
Avignon vs Salon-de-Provence: 2026 comparison
Avignon has more inhabitants than Salon-de-Provence: 93,567 versus 44,736, or 2.1 times as many. Salon-de-Provence covers a larger area (70.3 km² versus 64.9 km²), but Avignon is more densely populated: 1,441 inhabitants per km² versus 636.
The median apartment price is higher in Salon-de-Provence: €2,765 per m² versus €2,287. The median standard of living is higher in Salon-de-Provence (€25,100 a year versus €19,500).
The two cities are 37 km apart as the crow flies.
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Avignon
City in Vaucluse
FVaucluse84Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 93,567 inhab.
- 49th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 64.9 km²
- Density
- 1,441 per km²
Salon-de-Provence
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 44,736 inhab.
- 167th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Density
- 636 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AvignonSalon-de-Provence
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Avignon2.1 times as high | 93,567 | 44,736 | More populous: Avignon2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Avignon+3.2 pts | +0.5% | −2.7% | Stronger growth: Avignon+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Avignon+2.2 pts | +2.1% | −0.2% | Stronger growth: Avignon+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Avignon2.3 times as high | 1,441 | 636 | Denser: Avignon2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Avignon+1.7 pt | 18.6% | 16.9% | More young people: Avignon+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Salon-de-Provence+0.9 pt | 19.6% | 20.5% | More seniors: Salon-de-Provence+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Salon-de-Provence+0.05 | 2.03 | 2.08 | Larger households: Salon-de-Provence+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+21% | 2,287 | 2,765 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+50% | 2,556 | 3,829 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+50% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Salon-de-Provence+18% | 12.3 | 14.4 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Salon-de-Provence+27% | 11.5 | 14.6 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+27% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts | 36.1% | 48.5% | More homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Salon-de-Provence+8.4 pts | 26.4% | 34.8% | More houses: Salon-de-Provence+8.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Avignon+8.2 pts | 32.5% | 24.3% | More social housing: Avignon+8.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Avignon+4.9 pts | 5.9% | 1.0% | More second homes: Avignon+4.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Avignon+3.2 pts | 14.3% | 11.1% | More vacant homes: Avignon+3.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+4.4 pts | 44.51% | 48.87% | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+4.4 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 | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Salon-de-Provence+29% | 19,500 | 25,100 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+29% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Avignon+16 pts | 34.9% | 18.9% | Higher: Avignon+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Salon-de-Provence+35% | €22,029 | €29,702 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+35% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts | 34% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Salon-de-Provence+7.6 pts | 68.5% | 76.0% | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+7.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Avignon+7.7 pts | 20.0% | 12.3% | Higher: Avignon+7.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Galzi | Nicolas Isnard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Salon-de-Provence+13 pts | 83% | 96% | Better covered: Salon-de-Provence+13 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Avignon+18% | 101.0945 in total | 85.6383 in total | More shops per capita: Avignon+18% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+35% | 31.0290 in total | 23.0103 in total | More per capita: Avignon+35% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+37% | 66.3620 in total | 48.5217 in total | More per capita: Avignon+37% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+20% | 18.3171 in total | 15.268 in total | More per capita: Avignon+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon2.1 times as high | 3.735 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Avignon2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+32% | 5.047 in total | 3.817 in total | More per capita: Avignon+32% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Avignon+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Avignon+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Avignon+11% | 4.3 | 3.9 | Better access: Avignon+11% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+3% | 9.084 in total | 8.739 in total | More per capita: Avignon+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+33% | 27.4256 in total | 20.692 in total | More per capita: Avignon+33% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+18% | 8.983 in total | 10.547 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+18% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+20% | 3.735 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Avignon+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Avignon+7 | 14 | 7 | More facilities: Avignon+7 |
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 | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Avignon+32 | 61 | 29 | More schools: Avignon+32 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Avignon+9 | 15 | 6 | More middle schools: Avignon+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Avignon+7 | 15 | 8 | More high schools: Avignon+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Avignon+16 | 22 | 6 | More facilities: Avignon+16 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Avignon+25% | 7.8 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Avignon+25% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+73% | 19.2 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Avignon+73% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+30% | 6.1 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Avignon+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+41% | 2.8 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Avignon+41% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+24% | 12.6 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Avignon+24% |
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 | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Salon-de-Provence+0.1 °C | 14.6°C | 14.7°C | Warmer: Salon-de-Provence+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Salon-de-Provence+2% | 2,835 | 2,898 | Sunnier: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Avignon+13% | 673 | 594 | Wetter: Avignon+13% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Avignon+6 days/year | 63 | 57 | More rainy days: Avignon+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Salon-de-Provence+3 days/year | 36 | 38 | More frost days: Salon-de-Provence+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Avignon+3 days/year | 53 | 50 | More hot days: Avignon+3 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 | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Avignon+15 | 24 | 9 | More declarations: Avignon+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Salon-de-Provence+8% | 64.9 | 70.3 | Larger: Salon-de-Provence+8% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Salon-de-Provence+56 m | 23 m | 79 m | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+56 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Vaucluse (84) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon (COGA) | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | |
| Urban unit | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence | |
| Functional area | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Avignon vs Salon-de-Provence at a glance
| Criterion | Avignon | Salon-de-Provence |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 93,567 | 44,736 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.1% | −0.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,441 | 636 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,287 | 2,765 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,556 | 3,829 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.51% | 48.87% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,500 | 25,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.0% | 12.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 83% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 14.6°C | 14.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,835 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 64.9 | 70.3 |
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FAQ
Avignon vs Salon-de-Provence: your questions
Which is the larger city, Avignon or Salon-de-Provence?
By population, Avignon: 93,567 inhabitants versus 44,736 for Salon-de-Provence (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Avignon is the 49th largest city in France, Salon-de-Provence the 167th. By area, Salon-de-Provence is the larger (70.3 km²).
How far is Avignon from Salon-de-Provence?
Avignon and Salon-de-Provence are 37 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Avignon or Salon-de-Provence?
To buy an apartment, Salon-de-Provence is more expensive: €2,765 per m² (median price), versus €2,287 in Avignon (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Avignon or Salon-de-Provence?
In Salon-de-Provence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,100 a year, versus €19,500 in Avignon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Avignon or Salon-de-Provence?
Salon-de-Provence: 2,898 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,835 in Avignon (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