2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Vallauris: 2026 comparison
Cagnes-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Vallauris: 53,819 versus 29,509, or 82% more. Cagnes-sur-Mer is both larger (18.0 km² versus 13.0 km²) and more densely populated (2,998 inhabitants per km² versus 2,263).
The median apartment price is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer: €4,538 per m² versus €4,173. The median standard of living is higher in Cagnes-sur-Mer (€27,000 a year versus €24,950).
The two cities are 13 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
Vallauris
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 29,509 inhab.
- 299th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 2,263 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Cagnes-sur-MerVallauris
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+82% | 53,819 | 29,509 | More populous: Cagnes-sur-Mer+82% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vallauris+4.3 pts | +3.8% | +8.1% | Stronger growth: Vallauris+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.1 pts | +13.7% | +10.6% | Stronger growth: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer+32% | 2,998 | 2,263 | Denser: Cagnes-sur-Mer+32% |
| Under 15More young people: Vallauris+1.1 pt | 14.1% | 15.3% | More young people: Vallauris+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1 pt | 28.6% | 28.5% | More seniors: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vallauris+0.14 | 1.93 | 2.07 | Larger households: Vallauris+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9% | 4,538 | 4,173 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vallauris+5% | 5,804 | 6,117 | More expensive: Vallauris+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% | 19.6 | 18.2 | More expensive: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vallauris+3% | 19.9 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vallauris+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 pt | 55.4% | 54.6% | More homeowners: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vallauris+4.5 pts | 22.0% | 26.5% | More houses: Vallauris+4.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 pt | 10.2% | 9.5% | More social housing: Cagnes-sur-Mer+0.7 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vallauris+12 pts | 14.5% | 26.6% | More second homes: Vallauris+12 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vallauris+1.6 pt | 4.4% | 6.0% | More vacant homes: Vallauris+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.1 pts | 31.68% | 24.54% | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7.1 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% | 27,000 | 24,950 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vallauris+4.9 pts | 14.5% | 19.4% | Higher: Vallauris+4.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% | €33,037 | €32,335 | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.7 pts | 52% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.6 pts | 79.7% | 74.1% | Higher: Cagnes-sur-Mer+5.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vallauris+3.0 pts | 10.9% | 13.9% | Higher: Vallauris+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bryan Masson | Kevin Luciano | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.0 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3.0 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vallauris+0.3% | 70.6380 in total | 70.8209 in total | More shops per capita: Vallauris+0.3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% | 25.8139 in total | 24.773 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% | 49.1264 in total | 45.7135 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+7% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+55% | 8.948 in total | 5.817 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+55% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% | 1.910 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% | 2.011 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+21% |
| 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+52% | 5.1 | 3.4 | Better access: Cagnes-sur-Mer+52% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+63% | 16.086 in total | 9.829 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer+63% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer9.2 times as high | 34.2184 in total | 3.711 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer9.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.9 times as high | 13.975 in total | 4.714 in total | More per capita: Cagnes-sur-Mer2.9 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+7% | 3.217 in total | 3.410 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+7% |
| 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 | 21 | 10 | More schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3 | 5 | 2 | More middle schools: Cagnes-sur-Mer+3 |
| 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+33% | 9.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+33% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+16% | 3.0 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vallauris+55% | 1.4 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Vallauris+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13% | 10.1 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Cagnes-sur-Mer+13% |
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 | Vallauris | 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: Vallauris+11% | 791 | 880 | Wetter: Vallauris+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vallauris+1 days/year | 62 | 63 | More rainy days: Vallauris+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vallauris+7 days/year | 1 | 8 | More frost days: Vallauris+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vallauris+20 days/year | 9 | 28 | More hot days: Vallauris+20 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29 | 65 | 36 | More declarations: Cagnes-sur-Mer+29 |
| 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 | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer+38% | 18.0 | 13.0 | Larger: Cagnes-sur-Mer+38% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vallauris+97 m | 14 m | 112 m | Higher: Vallauris+97 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 |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | |
| 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 Vallauris at a glance
| Criterion | Cagnes-sur-Mer | Vallauris |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 53,819 | 29,509 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.7% | +10.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,998 | 2,263 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,538 | 4,173 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,804 | 6,117 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.68% | 24.54% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,000 | 24,950 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.9% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 15.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 18.0 | 13.0 |
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FAQ
Cagnes-sur-Mer vs Vallauris: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Vallauris?
By population, Cagnes-sur-Mer: 53,819 inhabitants versus 29,509 for Vallauris (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cagnes-sur-Mer is the 120th largest city in France, Vallauris the 299th. By area, Cagnes-sur-Mer is also the larger (18.0 km²).
How far is Cagnes-sur-Mer from Vallauris?
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Vallauris are 13 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 Vallauris?
To buy an apartment, Cagnes-sur-Mer is more expensive: €4,538 per m² (median price), versus €4,173 in Vallauris (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cagnes-sur-Mer or Vallauris?
In Cagnes-sur-Mer, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,000 a year, versus €24,950 in Vallauris (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Vallauris?
Cagnes-sur-Mer: 2,761 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,743 in Vallauris (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