2026 comparison
Chambéry vs Fréjus: 2026 comparison
Chambéry has more inhabitants than Fréjus: 61,493 versus 60,503, or 1.6% more. Fréjus covers a larger area (102 km² versus 21.0 km²), but Chambéry is more densely populated: 2,930 inhabitants per km² versus 592.
The median apartment price is higher in Fréjus: €4,143 per m² versus €2,966. The median standard of living is higher in Chambéry (€24,800 a year versus €24,590).
The two cities are 247 km apart as the crow flies.
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Chambéry
City in Savoie
- Population
- 61,493 inhab.
- 96th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.0 km²
- Density
- 2,930 per km²
Fréjus
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 60,503 inhab.
- 98th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 102 km²
- Density
- 592 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChambéryFréjus
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chambéry+2% | 61,493 | 60,503 | More populous: Chambéry+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fréjus+9.1 pts | +1.9% | +11.0% | Stronger growth: Fréjus+9.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Fréjus+10 pts | +2.2% | +12.6% | Stronger growth: Fréjus+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Chambéry5.0 times as high | 2,930 | 592 | Denser: Chambéry5.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Chambéry+2.0 pt | 16.8% | 14.8% | More young people: Chambéry+2.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fréjus+10 pts | 19.5% | 29.8% | More seniors: Fréjus+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fréjus+0.02 | 1.97 | 1.99 | Larger households: Fréjus+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Fréjus+40% | 2,966 | 4,143 | More expensive: Fréjus+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fréjus+18% | 3,957 | 4,686 | More expensive: Fréjus+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fréjus+6% | 16.1 | 17.0 | More expensive: Fréjus+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fréjus+42% | 12.8 | 18.2 | More expensive: Fréjus+42% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Fréjus+14 pts | 39.7% | 54.1% | More homeowners: Fréjus+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fréjus+14 pts | 13.4% | 27.5% | More houses: Fréjus+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Chambéry+18 pts | 32.8% | 15.2% | More social housing: Chambéry+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Fréjus+31 pts | 3.6% | 34.7% | More second homes: Fréjus+31 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chambéry+6.3 pts | 9.0% | 2.8% | More vacant homes: Chambéry+6.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chambéry+7.8 pts | 46.48% | 38.73% | Higher rate: Chambéry+7.8 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 | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chambéry+0.9% | 24,800 | 24,590 | Higher: Chambéry+0.9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Chambéry+0.4 pt | 20.4% | 20.0% | Higher: Chambéry+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fréjus+0.7% | €28,884 | €29,101 | Higher: Fréjus+0.7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chambéry+0.6 pt | 47% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Chambéry+0.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fréjus+0.6 pt | 73.6% | 74.2% | Higher: Fréjus+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fréjus+0.6 pt | 11.8% | 12.4% | Higher: Fréjus+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thierry Repentin | David Rachline | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chambéry+1.8 pt | 96% | 94% | Better covered: Chambéry+1.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chambéry+11% | 84.4519 in total | 76.4462 in total | More shops per capita: Chambéry+11% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+12% | 23.4144 in total | 26.3159 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+16% | 48.8300 in total | 56.4341 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+16% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+63% | 20.2124 in total | 12.475 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+61% | 2.918 in total | 1.811 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+61% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+19% | 2.918 in total | 3.521 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+19% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Chambéry+26% | 5.1 | 4.0 | Better access: Chambéry+26% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+62% | 16.199 in total | 9.960 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+62% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fréjus+20% | 15.998 in total | 19.2116 in total | More per capita: Fréjus+20% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+38% | 9.156 in total | 6.640 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+38% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chambéry+4% | 3.320 in total | 3.119 in total | More per capita: Chambéry+4% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
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 | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Chambéry+14 | 39 | 25 | More schools: Chambéry+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Chambéry+2 | 6 | 4 | More middle schools: Chambéry+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Chambéry+4 | 7 | 3 | More high schools: Chambéry+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chambéry+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Chambéry+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Chambéry+43% | 7.2 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Chambéry+43% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+9% | 14.9 | 13.6 | Higher rate: Chambéry+9% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+29% | 5.0 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Chambéry+29% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fréjus+29% | 1.6 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Fréjus+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chambéry+12% | 12.4 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Chambéry+12% |
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 | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fréjus+3.9 °C | 11.8°C | 15.7°C | Warmer: Fréjus+3.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fréjus+45% | 1,895 | 2,743 | Sunnier: Fréjus+45% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chambéry+46% | 1,148 | 786 | Wetter: Chambéry+46% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Chambéry+58 days/year | 119 | 61 | More rainy days: Chambéry+58 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Chambéry+68 days/year | 80 | 12 | More frost days: Chambéry+68 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Chambéry+4 days/year | 30 | 26 | More hot days: Chambéry+4 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 | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fréjus+22 | 12 | 34 | More declarations: Fréjus+22 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Fréjus+2 | 2 | 4 | More plans: Fréjus+2 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fréjus4.9 times as high | 21.0 | 102 | Larger: Fréjus4.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chambéry+254 m | 271 m | 17 m | Higher: Chambéry+254 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Savoie (73) | Var (83) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Chambéry | Communauté d'agglomération Estérel Côte d'Azur Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Chambéry | Fréjus | |
| Functional area | Chambéry | Fréjus |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Chambéry vs Fréjus at a glance
| Criterion | Chambéry | Fréjus |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 61,493 | 60,503 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.2% | +12.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,930 | 592 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,966 | 4,143 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,957 | 4,686 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.48% | 38.73% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,800 | 24,590 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 15.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,895 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 21.0 | 102 |
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FAQ
Chambéry vs Fréjus: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chambéry or Fréjus?
By population, Chambéry: 61,493 inhabitants versus 60,503 for Fréjus (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chambéry is the 96th largest city in France, Fréjus the 98th. By area, Fréjus is the larger (102 km²).
How far is Chambéry from Fréjus?
Chambéry and Fréjus are 247 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chambéry or Fréjus?
To buy an apartment, Fréjus is more expensive: €4,143 per m² (median price), versus €2,966 in Chambéry (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chambéry or Fréjus?
In Chambéry, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,800 a year, versus €24,590 in Fréjus (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Chambéry or Fréjus?
Fréjus: 2,743 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,895 in Chambéry (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