2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Nice: 2026 comparison
Nice has more inhabitants than Cagnes-sur-Mer: 360,710 versus 53,819, or 6.7 times as many. Nice is both larger (71.9 km² versus 18.0 km²) and more densely populated (5,015 inhabitants per km² versus 2,998).
The median apartment price is higher in Nice: €4,638 per m² versus €4,538. The median standard of living is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer (€27,000 a year versus €24,080).
The two cities are 9.0 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
Nice
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 360,710 inhab.
- 5th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 71.9 km²
- Density
- 5,015 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Cagnes-sur-MerNice
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nice6.7 times as high | 53,819 | 360,710 | More populous: Nice6.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nice+1.1 pt | +3.8% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Nice+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9.2 pts | +13.7% | +4.5% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nice+67% | 2,998 | 5,015 | Denser: Nice+67% |
| Under 15More young people: Nice+1.3 pt | 14.1% | 15.4% | More young people: Nice+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.2 pts | 28.6% | 23.4% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Nice+0.04 | 1.93 | 1.97 | Larger households: Nice+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nice+2% | 4,538 | 4,638 | More expensive: Nice+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nice+7% | 5,804 | 6,239 | More expensive: Nice+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nice+4% | 19.6 | 20.4 | More expensive: Nice+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nice+8% | 19.9 | 21.6 | More expensive: Nice+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.2 pts | 55.4% | 47.2% | More homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+15 pts | 22.0% | 6.6% | More houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nice+4.5 pts | 10.2% | 14.7% | More social housing: Nice+4.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 pt | 14.5% | 13.8% | More second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nice+8.0 pts | 4.4% | 12.4% | More vacant homes: Nice+8.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nice+11 pts | 31.68% | 42.43% | Higher rate: Nice+11 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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+12% | 27,000 | 24,080 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nice+8.9 pts | 14.5% | 23.4% | Higher: Nice+8.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6% | €33,037 | €31,302 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6.4 pts | 52% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6.9 pts | 79.7% | 72.8% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nice+1.9 pt | 10.9% | 12.8% | Higher: Nice+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bryan Masson | Eric Ciotti | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the far right | union of the far right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.8 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.8 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 | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nice+21% | 70.6380 in total | 85.53,083 in total | More shops per capita: Nice+21% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+14% | 25.8139 in total | 29.51,064 in total | More per capita: Nice+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+33% | 49.1264 in total | 65.22,351 in total | More per capita: Nice+33% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% | 8.948 in total | 6.9250 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+52% | 1.910 in total | 1.244 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+52% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice2.2 times as high | 2.011 in total | 4.5162 in total | More per capita: Nice2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nice+12 | 2 | 14 | More stations: Nice+12 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% | 5.1 | 4.9 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 16.086 in total | 15.0540 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% | 34.2184 in total | 31.11,123 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+12% | 13.975 in total | 12.4447 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+12% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+33% | 3.217 in total | 4.2152 in total | More per capita: Nice+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nice+23 | 3 | 26 | More facilities: Nice+23 |
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 | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nice+158 | 21 | 179 | More schools: Nice+158 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nice+33 | 5 | 38 | More middle schools: Nice+33 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nice+36 | 2 | 38 | More high schools: Nice+36 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nice+100 | 1 | 101 | More facilities: Nice+100 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nice+34% | 4.5 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Nice+34% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+65% | 9.7 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Nice+65% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+63% | 3.0 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Nice+63% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+84% | 1.4 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Nice+84% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 10.1 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
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 | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 °C | 16.3°C | 15.5°C | Warmer: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,761 | 2,761 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1% | 791 | 790 | Wetter: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 62 | 62 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nice+2 days/year | 1 | 3 | More frost days: Nice+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nice+2 days/year | 9 | 11 | More hot days: Nice+2 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 | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nice+18 | 65 | 83 | More declarations: Nice+18 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nice+4 | 2 | 6 | More plans: Nice+4 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nice4.0 times as high | 18.0 | 71.9 | Larger: Nice4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8 m | 14 m | 6 m | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Nice at a glance
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 53,819 | 360,710 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.7% | +4.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,998 | 5,015 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,538 | 4,638 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,804 | 6,239 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 20.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.68% | 42.43% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,000 | 24,080 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 15.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 18.0 | 71.9 |
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FAQ
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Nice: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Nice?
By population, Nice: 360,710 inhabitants versus 53,819 for Cagnes-sur-Mer (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nice is the 5th largest city in France, Cagnes-sur-Mer the 120th. By area, Nice is also the larger (71.9 km²).
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Nice?
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Nice are 9.0 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 Nice?
To buy an apartment, Nice is more expensive: €4,638 per m² (median price), versus €4,538 in Cagnes-sur-Mer (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cagnes-sur-Mer or Nice?
In Cagnes-sur-Mer, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,000 a year, versus €24,080 in Nice (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cagnes-sur-Mer and Nice 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