2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Le Cannet: 2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Le Cannet: 53,819 versus 42,297, or 27% more. Cagnes-sur-Mer covers a larger area (18.0 km² versus 7.7 km²), but Le Cannet is more densely populated: 5,486 inhabitants per km² versus 2,998.
The median apartment price is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer: €4,538 per m² versus €3,788. The median standard of living is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer (€27,000 a year versus €25,050).
The two cities are 16 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
Le Cannet
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 42,297 inhab.
- 186th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 7.7 km²
- Density
- 5,486 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Cagnes-sur-MerLe Cannet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+27% | 53,819 | 42,297 | More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+27% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.7 pts | +3.8% | +1.1% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+17 pts | +13.7% | −2.9% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Cannet+83% | 2,998 | 5,486 | Denser: Le Cannet+83% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Cannet+0.3 pt | 14.1% | 14.4% | More young people: Le Cannet+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.2 pt | 28.6% | 27.4% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.01 | 1.93 | 1.92 | Larger households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+20% | 4,538 | 3,788 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+20% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.6% | 5,804 | 5,769 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% | 19.6 | 19.2 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% | 19.9 | 19.4 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Cannet+0.8 pt | 55.4% | 56.2% | More homeowners: Le Cannet+0.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.8 pts | 22.0% | 13.3% | More houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.5 pt | 10.2% | 9.7% | More social housing: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.5 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Cannet+0.4 pt | 14.5% | 14.9% | More second homes: Le Cannet+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Cannet+1.9 pt | 4.4% | 6.3% | More vacant homes: Le Cannet+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.1 pt | 31.68% | 30.54% | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.1 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 | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% | 27,000 | 25,050 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Cannet+3.7 pts | 14.5% | 18.2% | Higher: Le Cannet+3.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Cannet+0.1% | €33,037 | €33,082 | Higher: Le Cannet+0.1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4.6 pts | 52% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.5 pts | 79.7% | 77.2% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Cannet+0.4 pt | 10.9% | 11.4% | Higher: Le Cannet+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bryan Masson | Yves Pigrenet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.9 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.9 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 | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+36% | 70.6380 in total | 52.0220 in total | More shops per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% | 25.8139 in total | 20.185 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.1 times as high | 49.1264 in total | 23.6100 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+64% | 8.948 in total | 5.423 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+64% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+31% | 1.910 in total | 1.46 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+31% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.2 times as high | 2.011 in total | 0.94 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+17% | 5.1 | 4.4 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% | 16.086 in total | 12.553 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.4 times as high | 34.2184 in total | 14.260 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+47% | 13.975 in total | 9.540 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+47% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Cannet+20% | 3.217 in total | 3.816 in total | More per capita: Le Cannet+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 |
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 | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7 | 21 | 14 | More schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 | 2 | 0 | More high schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% | 4.5 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+28% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+68% | 9.7 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+68% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+30% | 3.0 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% | 1.4 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+18% | 10.1 | 8.6 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+18% |
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 | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.4 °C | 16.3°C | 15.9°C | Warmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.6% | 2,761 | 2,743 | Sunnier: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Cannet+16% | 791 | 920 | Wetter: Le Cannet+16% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Cannet+3 days/year | 62 | 65 | More rainy days: Le Cannet+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Le Cannet+1 days/year | 1 | 3 | More frost days: Le Cannet+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Le Cannet+12 days/year | 9 | 21 | More hot days: Le Cannet+12 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 | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+44 | 65 | 21 | More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+44 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 18.0 | 7.71 | Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Cannet+72 m | 14 m | 86 m | Higher: Le Cannet+72 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | |
| 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 Le Cannet at a glance
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Le Cannet |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 53,819 | 42,297 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.7% | −2.9% |
| Density per km² | 2,998 | 5,486 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,538 | 3,788 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,804 | 5,769 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 19.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.68% | 30.54% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,000 | 25,050 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 15.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 18.0 | 7.71 |
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FAQ
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Le Cannet: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Le Cannet?
By population, Cagnes-sur-Mer: 53,819 inhabitants versus 42,297 for Le Cannet (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cagnes-sur-Mer is the 120th largest city in France, Le Cannet the 186th. By area, Cagnes-sur-Mer is also the larger (18.0 km²).
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Le Cannet?
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Le Cannet are 16 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 Le Cannet?
To buy an apartment, Cagnes-sur-Mer is more expensive: €4,538 per m² (median price), versus €3,788 in Le Cannet (+20%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cagnes-sur-Mer or Le Cannet?
In Cagnes-sur-Mer, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,000 a year, versus €25,050 in Le Cannet (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Le Cannet?
Cagnes-sur-Mer: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,743 in Le Cannet (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