2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 53,819 versus 32,366, or 66% more. Cagnes-sur-Mer covers a larger area (18.0 km² versus 10.1 km²), but Saint-Laurent-du-Var is more densely populated: 3,201 inhabitants per km² versus 2,998.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var: €4,615 per m² versus €4,538. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (€27,570 a year versus €27,000).
The two cities are 3.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Cagnes-sur-Mer
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 53,819 inhab.
- 120th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 18.0 km²
- Density
- 2,998 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 1876
Cagnes-sur-MerSaint-Laurent-du-Var
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+66% | 53,819 | 32,366 | More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+66% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.1 pts | +3.8% | +12.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.3 pts | +13.7% | +11.4% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7% | 2,998 | 3,201 | Denser: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.9 pt | 14.1% | 15.0% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.2 pts | 28.6% | 25.4% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.08 | 1.93 | 2.01 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 4,538 | 4,615 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% | 5,804 | 5,526 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 19.6 | 19.6 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6% | 19.9 | 18.9 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.2 pt | 55.4% | 56.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.2 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.0 pts | 22.0% | 15.1% | More houses: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3.1 pts | 10.2% | 13.3% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4.4 pts | 14.5% | 10.1% | More second homes: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4.2 pts | 4.4% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+4.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3.9 pts | 31.68% | 35.57% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+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 | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 27,000 | 27,570 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.0 pts | 14.5% | 12.5% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.1% | €33,037 | €33,059 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.7 pts | 52% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.3 pt | 79.7% | 80.9% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.7 pt | 10.9% | 9.3% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bryan Masson | Joseph Segura | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.7 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2.7 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+63% | 70.6380 in total | 115.2373 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+63% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 25.8139 in total | 24.178 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13% | 49.1264 in total | 55.3179 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+13% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+39% | 8.948 in total | 12.440 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+39% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer6.0 times as high | 1.910 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer6.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6% | 2.011 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6% |
| 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% | 5.1 | 4.2 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% | 16.086 in total | 15.450 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 34.2184 in total | 34.9113 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+41% | 13.975 in total | 9.932 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+41% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% | 3.217 in total | 3.110 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% |
| 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 | 21 | 19 | More schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2 |
| 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+18% | 4.5 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+18% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+32% | 9.7 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+32% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9% | 3.0 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+28% | 1.4 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+28% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% | 10.1 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+24 | 65 | 41 | More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+24 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer+78% | 18.0 | 10.1 | Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer+78% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 m | 14 m | 13 m | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+1 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var at a glance
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Saint-Laurent-du-Var |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 53,819 | 32,366 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.7% | +11.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,998 | 3,201 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,538 | 4,615 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,804 | 5,526 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 19.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.68% | 35.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,000 | 27,570 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 16.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 18.0 | 10.1 |
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FAQ
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
By population, Cagnes-sur-Mer: 53,819 inhabitants versus 32,366 for Saint-Laurent-du-Var (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cagnes-sur-Mer is the 120th largest city in France, Saint-Laurent-du-Var the 261st. By area, Cagnes-sur-Mer is also the larger (18.0 km²).
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-du-Var are 3.1 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Laurent-du-Var is more expensive: €4,615 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
In Saint-Laurent-du-Var, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,570 a year, versus €27,000 in Cagnes-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cagnes-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-du-Var 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