2026 comparison
Cannes vs Grasse: 2026 comparison
Cannes has more inhabitants than Grasse: 75,105 versus 51,830, or 45% more. Grasse covers a larger area (44.4 km² versus 19.6 km²), but Cannes is more densely populated: 3,828 inhabitants per km² versus 1,166.
The median apartment price is higher in Cannes: €5,460 per m² versus €2,912. The median standard of living is higher in Grasse (€26,100 a year versus €24,000).
The two cities are 14 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
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Cannes
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- Population
- 75,105 inhab.
- 71st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 19.6 km²
- Density
- 3,828 per km²
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Grasse
City in Alpes-Maritimes
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- 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
CannesGrasse
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cannes+45% | 75,105 | 51,830 | More populous: Cannes+45% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Grasse+3.8 pts | +0.5% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Grasse+3.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cannes+1.3 pt | +1.4% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Cannes+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Cannes3.3 times as high | 3,828 | 1,166 | Denser: Cannes3.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Grasse+3.6 pts | 13.3% | 16.9% | More young people: Grasse+3.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cannes+10 pts | 30.5% | 20.2% | More seniors: Cannes+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Grasse+0.34 | 1.87 | 2.21 | Larger households: Grasse+0.34 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cannes+88% | 5,460 | 2,912 | More expensive: Cannes+88% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cannes+44% | 6,750 | 4,690 | More expensive: Cannes+44% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+25% | 20.3 | 16.2 | More expensive: Cannes+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cannes+24% | 22.3 | 18.0 | More expensive: Cannes+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Grasse+7.8 pts | 47.4% | 55.3% | More homeowners: Grasse+7.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Grasse+29 pts | 7.0% | 35.6% | More houses: Grasse+29 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cannes+1.4 pt | 17.9% | 16.5% | More social housing: Cannes+1.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cannes+32 pts | 44.2% | 12.3% | More second homes: Cannes+32 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Grasse+3.3 pts | 3.4% | 6.7% | More vacant homes: Grasse+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Grasse+2.9 pts | 28.07% | 30.97% | Higher rate: Grasse+2.9 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 | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Grasse+9% | 24,000 | 26,100 | Higher: Grasse+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cannes+5.8 pts | 22.6% | 16.8% | Higher: Cannes+5.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Grasse+5% | €32,218 | €33,780 | Higher: Grasse+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Grasse+3.5 pts | 45% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Grasse+3.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Grasse+0.5 pt | 74.1% | 74.7% | Higher: Grasse+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cannes+3.6 pts | 14.9% | 11.3% | Higher: Cannes+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Lisnard | Jérôme Viaud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cannes+5.4 pts | 94% | 89% | Better covered: Cannes+5.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cannes2.2 times as high | 146.11,097 in total | 66.2343 in total | More shops per capita: Cannes2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+63% | 36.1271 in total | 22.2115 in total | More per capita: Cannes+63% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes2.5 times as high | 94.1707 in total | 38.2198 in total | More per capita: Cannes2.5 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Grasse+23% | 10.881 in total | 13.369 in total | More per capita: Grasse+23% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+22% | 3.123 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Cannes+22% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes13 times as high | 12.896 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Cannes13 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cannes+3 | 4 | 1 | More stations: Cannes+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cannes+26% | 4.9 | 3.9 | Better access: Cannes+26% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+3% | 14.5109 in total | 14.173 in total | More per capita: Cannes+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+69% | 26.8201 in total | 15.882 in total | More per capita: Cannes+69% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes2.6 times as high | 13.299 in total | 5.026 in total | More per capita: Cannes2.6 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cannes+38% | 4.836 in total | 3.518 in total | More per capita: Cannes+38% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Grasse+2 | 7 | 9 | More facilities: Grasse+2 |
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 | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cannes+4 | 31 | 27 | More schools: Cannes+4 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cannes+8 | 13 | 5 | More high schools: Cannes+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cannes+9 | 14 | 5 | More facilities: Cannes+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cannes2.9 times as high | 5.8 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Cannes2.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes4.2 times as high | 28.6 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Cannes4.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+64% | 6.5 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Cannes+64% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes2.5 times as high | 4.3 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Cannes2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cannes+68% | 15.7 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Cannes+68% |
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 | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Grasse+0.6 °C | 15.5°C | 16.1°C | Warmer: Grasse+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Grasse+12% | 881 | 983 | Wetter: Grasse+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Grasse+2 days/year | 64 | 66 | More rainy days: Grasse+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cannes+5 days/year | 12 | 7 | More frost days: Cannes+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Grasse+27 days/year | 18 | 45 | More hot days: Grasse+27 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 | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cannes+10 | 52 | 42 | More declarations: Cannes+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Grasse+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Grasse+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Grasse2.3 times as high | 19.6 | 44.4 | Larger: Grasse2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Grasse+307 m | 3 m | 310 m | Higher: Grasse+307 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Grasse | |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Cannes - Antibes | Cannes - Antibes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cannes vs Grasse at a glance
| Criterion | Cannes | Grasse |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 75,105 | 51,830 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.4% | +0.1% |
| Density per km² | 3,828 | 1,166 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,460 | 2,912 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,750 | 4,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.3 | 16.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.07% | 30.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,000 | 26,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 89% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C | 16.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | — |
| Area km² | 19.6 | 44.4 |
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FAQ
Cannes vs Grasse: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cannes or Grasse?
By population, Cannes: 75,105 inhabitants versus 51,830 for Grasse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cannes is the 71st largest city in France, Grasse the 129th. By area, Grasse is the larger (44.4 km²).
How far is Cannes from Grasse?
Cannes and Grasse are 14 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 Cannes or Grasse?
To buy an apartment, Cannes is more expensive: €5,460 per m² (median price), versus €2,912 in Grasse (+88%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cannes or Grasse?
In Grasse, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,100 a year, versus €24,000 in Cannes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cannes 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