2026 comparison
Bastia vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 2026 comparison
Bastia has more inhabitants than Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 47,374 versus 32,366, or 46% more. Bastia covers a larger area (19.4 km² versus 10.1 km²), but Saint-Laurent-du-Var is more densely populated: 3,201 inhabitants per km² versus 2,444.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var: €4,615 per m² versus €2,852. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (€27,570 a year versus €22,880).
The two cities are 213 km apart as the crow flies.
.jpg){kind=link}
Bastia
City in Haute-Corse
- Population
- 47,374 inhab.
- 147th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 19.4 km²
- Density
- 2,444 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 1936
BastiaSaint-Laurent-du-Var
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bastia+46% | 47,374 | 32,366 | More populous: Bastia+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+15 pts | −2.4% | +12.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+15 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.4 pt | +10.9% | +11.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+31% | 2,444 | 3,201 | Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+31% |
| Under 15More young people: Bastia+0.2 pt | 15.2% | 15.0% | More young people: Bastia+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.0 pt | 24.4% | 25.4% | More seniors: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bastia+0.19 | 2.20 | 2.01 | Larger households: Bastia+0.19 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+62% | 2,852 | 4,615 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+62% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+36% | 4,066 | 5,526 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+44% | 13.6 | 19.6 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+44% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+51% | 12.5 | 18.9 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+51% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16 pts | 40.2% | 56.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.4 pts | 8.6% | 15.1% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bastia+18 pts | 31.6% | 13.3% | More social housing: Bastia+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.9 pts | 1.2% | 10.1% | More second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.3 pts | 1.3% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bastia+3.9 pts | 39.50% | 35.57% | Higher rate: Bastia+3.9 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 | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+20% | 22,880 | 27,570 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bastia+13 pts | 25.9% | 12.5% | Higher: Bastia+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+21% | €27,283 | €33,059 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13 pts | 42% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13 pts | 67.7% | 80.9% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bastia+2.2 pts | 11.5% | 9.3% | Higher: Bastia+2.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gilles Simeoni | Joseph Segura | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | regionalist | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4.1 pts | 93% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+26% | 91.6434 in total | 115.2373 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+26% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1% | 23.9113 in total | 24.178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 54.5258 in total | 55.3179 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+54% | 8.038 in total | 12.440 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+54% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bastia7.5 times as high | 2.311 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Bastia7.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bastia+76% | 3.818 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Bastia+76% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bastia+4 | 5 | 1 | More stations: Bastia+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 4.1 | 4.2 | Better access: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+63% | 9.545 in total | 15.450 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+63% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+49% | 23.4111 in total | 34.9113 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+49% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+30% | 7.636 in total | 9.932 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+30% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bastia+57% | 4.923 in total | 3.110 in total | More per capita: Bastia+57% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bastia+5 | 7 | 2 | More facilities: Bastia+5 |
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 | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bastia+3 | 22 | 19 | More schools: Bastia+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bastia+5 | 8 | 3 | More middle schools: Bastia+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bastia+7 | 7 | 0 | More high schools: Bastia+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bastia+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Bastia+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var4.4 times as high | 1.2 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var4.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var2.3 times as high | 5.5 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16% | 2.8 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bastia+26% | 2.2 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Bastia+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+11% | 8.8 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+11% |
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 | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bastia+0.8 °C | 17.1°C | 16.3°C | Warmer: Bastia+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4% | 2,645 | 2,761 | Sunnier: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 772 | 791 | Wetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bastia+9 days/year | 71 | 62 | More rainy days: Bastia+9 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bastia+7 days/year | 15 | 9 | More hot days: Bastia+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 | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16 | 25 | 41 | More declarations: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bastia+92% | 19.4 | 10.1 | Larger: Bastia+92% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9 m | 4 m | 13 m | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Haute-Corse (2B) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Bastia | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | |
| Urban unit | Bastia | Nice | |
| Functional area | Bastia | Nice |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bastia vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var at a glance
| Criterion | Bastia | Saint-Laurent-du-Var |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,374 | 32,366 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.9% | +11.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,444 | 3,201 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,852 | 4,615 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,066 | 5,526 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.6 | 19.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.50% | 35.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,880 | 27,570 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.5% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.2 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 17.1°C | 16.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,645 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 19.4 | 10.1 |
More comparisons
Compare with other towns
FAQ
Bastia vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bastia or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
By population, Bastia: 47,374 inhabitants versus 32,366 for Saint-Laurent-du-Var (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bastia is the 147th largest city in France, Saint-Laurent-du-Var the 261st. By area, Bastia is also the larger (19.4 km²).
How far is Bastia from Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
Bastia and Saint-Laurent-du-Var are 213 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bastia or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Laurent-du-Var is more expensive: €4,615 per m² (median price), versus €2,852 in Bastia (+62%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bastia 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 €22,880 in Bastia (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bastia or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,645 in Bastia (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