2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Grasse: 2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Grasse: 53,819 versus 51,830, or 3.8% more. Grasse covers a larger area (44.4 km² versus 18.0 km²), but Cagnes-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,998 inhabitants per km² versus 1,166.
The median apartment price is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer: €4,538 per m² versus €2,912. The median standard of living is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer (€27,000 a year versus €26,100).
The two cities are 17 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Cagnes-sur-Mer
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 53,819 inhab.
- 120th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 18.0 km²
- Density
- 2,998 per km²
Grasse
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 51,830 inhab.
- 129th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 44.4 km²
- Density
- 1,166 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Cagnes-sur-MerGrasse
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% | 53,819 | 51,830 | More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Grasse+0.5 pt | +3.8% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Grasse+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+14 pts | +13.7% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.6 times as high | 2,998 | 1,166 | Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Grasse+2.8 pts | 14.1% | 16.9% | More young people: Grasse+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.4 pts | 28.6% | 20.2% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Grasse+0.28 | 1.93 | 2.21 | Larger households: Grasse+0.28 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+56% | 4,538 | 2,912 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+56% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+24% | 5,804 | 4,690 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% | 19.6 | 16.2 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11% | 19.9 | 18.0 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1 pt | 55.4% | 55.3% | More homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Grasse+14 pts | 22.0% | 35.6% | More houses: Grasse+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Grasse+6.3 pts | 10.2% | 16.5% | More social housing: Grasse+6.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.3 pts | 14.5% | 12.3% | More second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Grasse+2.3 pts | 4.4% | 6.7% | More vacant homes: Grasse+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 pt | 31.68% | 30.97% | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% | 27,000 | 26,100 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Grasse+2.3 pts | 14.5% | 16.8% | Higher: Grasse+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Grasse+2% | €33,037 | €33,780 | Higher: Grasse+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.7 pts | 52% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.0 pts | 79.7% | 74.7% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Grasse+0.4 pt | 10.9% | 11.3% | Higher: Grasse+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bryan Masson | Jérôme Viaud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 pts | 100% | 89% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 70.6380 in total | 66.2343 in total | More shops per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+16% | 25.8139 in total | 22.2115 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% | 49.1264 in total | 38.2198 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Grasse+49% | 8.948 in total | 13.369 in total | More per capita: Grasse+49% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Grasse+35% | 1.910 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Grasse+35% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.1 times as high | 2.011 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+32% | 5.1 | 3.9 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13% | 16.086 in total | 14.173 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.2 times as high | 34.2184 in total | 15.882 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.8 times as high | 13.975 in total | 5.026 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Grasse+10% | 3.217 in total | 3.518 in total | More per capita: Grasse+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Grasse+6 | 3 | 9 | More facilities: Grasse+6 |
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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Grasse+6 | 21 | 27 | More schools: Grasse+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Grasse+4 | 5 | 9 | More middle schools: Grasse+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Grasse+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Grasse+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Grasse+4 | 1 | 5 | More facilities: Grasse+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 4.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+43% | 9.7 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+43% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Grasse+32% | 3.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Grasse+32% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Grasse+23% | 1.4 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Grasse+23% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9% | 10.1 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9% |
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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.2 °C | 16.3°C | 16.1°C | Warmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Grasse+24% | 791 | 983 | Wetter: Grasse+24% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Grasse+4 days/year | 62 | 66 | More rainy days: Grasse+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Grasse+6 days/year | 1 | 7 | More frost days: Grasse+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Grasse+36 days/year | 9 | 45 | More hot days: Grasse+36 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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+23 | 65 | 42 | More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+23 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Grasse+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Grasse+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Grasse2.5 times as high | 18.0 | 44.4 | Larger: Grasse2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Grasse+296 m | 14 m | 310 m | Higher: Grasse+296 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Grasse | |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional area | Nice | Cannes - Antibes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Grasse at a glance
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Grasse |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 53,819 | 51,830 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.7% | +0.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,998 | 1,166 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,538 | 2,912 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,804 | 4,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.68% | 30.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,000 | 26,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 89% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 16.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | — |
| Area km² | 18.0 | 44.4 |
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FAQ
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Grasse: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Grasse?
By population, Cagnes-sur-Mer: 53,819 inhabitants versus 51,830 for Grasse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cagnes-sur-Mer is the 120th largest city in France, Grasse the 129th. By area, Grasse is the larger (44.4 km²).
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Grasse?
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Grasse are 17 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 Cagnes-sur-Mer or Grasse?
To buy an apartment, Cagnes-sur-Mer is more expensive: €4,538 per m² (median price), versus €2,912 in Grasse (+56%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cagnes-sur-Mer or Grasse?
In Cagnes-sur-Mer, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,000 a year, versus €26,100 in Grasse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cagnes-sur-Mer and Grasse 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