2026 comparison
La Ciotat vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than La Ciotat: 64,430 versus 38,868, or 66% more. La Ciotat covers a larger area (31.5 km² versus 22.2 km²), but La Seyne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 1,235.
The median apartment price is higher in La Ciotat: €5,053 per m² versus €3,084. The median standard of living is higher in La Ciotat (€26,590 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 24 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Toulon).
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La Ciotat
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 38,868 inhab.
- 206th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 31.5 km²
- Density
- 1,235 per km²
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La Seyne-sur-Mer
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 64,430 inhab.
- 89th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 2,906 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La CiotatLa Seyne-sur-Mer
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+66% | 38,868 | 64,430 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+66% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Ciotat+7.7 pts | +9.1% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: La Ciotat+7.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Ciotat+12 pts | +11.0% | −1.2% | Stronger growth: La Ciotat+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high | 1,235 | 2,906 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts | 13.8% | 15.9% | More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Ciotat+3.0 pts | 28.8% | 25.8% | More seniors: La Ciotat+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.11 | 1.95 | 2.06 | Larger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Ciotat+64% | 5,053 | 3,084 | More expensive: La Ciotat+64% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Ciotat+32% | 5,948 | 4,514 | More expensive: La Ciotat+32% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Ciotat+19% | 17.7 | 14.8 | More expensive: La Ciotat+19% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Ciotat+21% | 20.3 | 16.7 | More expensive: La Ciotat+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.5 pt | 51.0% | 52.5% | More homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.4 pt | 31.0% | 31.4% | More houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Ciotat+4.2 pts | 23.1% | 18.8% | More social housing: La Ciotat+4.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Ciotat+7.6 pts | 18.0% | 10.5% | More second homes: La Ciotat+7.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.0 pts | 3.9% | 7.9% | More vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.1 pts | 52.14% | 55.28% | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.1 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 | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Ciotat+11% | 26,590 | 23,890 | Higher: La Ciotat+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.0 pts | 16.0% | 21.0% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Ciotat+20% | €32,479 | €26,997 | Higher: La Ciotat+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Ciotat+6.5 pts | 50% | 43% | More taxpaying households: La Ciotat+6.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Ciotat+1.8 pt | 74.3% | 72.6% | Higher: La Ciotat+1.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts | 11.6% | 14.3% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alexandre Doriol | Dorian Munoz | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the far right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Ciotat+51% | 81.6317 in total | 54.2349 in total | More shops per capita: La Ciotat+51% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+46% | 30.4118 in total | 20.8134 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+46% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+76% | 68.4266 in total | 38.8250 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+76% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% | 6.927 in total | 11.373 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat2.1 times as high | 2.39 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+66% | 2.811 in total | 1.711 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+66% |
| 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 | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Ciotat+21% | 4.6 | 3.8 | Better access: La Ciotat+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% | 12.147 in total | 15.8102 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+65% | 31.4122 in total | 51.8334 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+65% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Ciotat+59% | 12.649 in total | 7.951 in total | More per capita: La Ciotat+59% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16% | 3.112 in total | 3.623 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: La Seyne-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 | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7 | 23 | 30 | More schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 | 4 | 8 | More middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 |
| High schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Ciotat2.2 times as high | 8.7 | 3.9 | Higher rate: La Ciotat2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Ciotat+57% | 14.0 | 8.9 | Higher rate: La Ciotat+57% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 3.7 | 3.8 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Ciotat+14% | 2.8 | 2.5 | Higher rate: La Ciotat+14% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1% | 11.2 | 11.3 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1% |
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 | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 °C | 15.3°C | 16.7°C | Warmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 615 | 633 | Wetter: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 days/year | 57 | 58 | More rainy days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: La Ciotat+6 days/year | 8 | 2 | More frost days: La Ciotat+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9 days/year | 28 | 37 | More hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9 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 | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8 | 11 | 19 | More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Ciotat+42% | 31.5 | 22.2 | Larger: La Ciotat+42% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Ciotat+4 m | 5 m | 1 m | Higher: La Ciotat+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Var (83) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | |
| Urban unitSame | Toulon | Toulon | Same |
| Functional area | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Toulon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
La Ciotat vs La Seyne-sur-Mer at a glance
| Criterion | La Ciotat | La Seyne-sur-Mer |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 38,868 | 64,430 |
| Change over 10 years | +11.0% | −1.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,235 | 2,906 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,053 | 3,084 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,948 | 4,514 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.7 | 14.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.14% | 55.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,590 | 23,890 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 15.3°C | 16.7°C |
| Area km² | 31.5 | 22.2 |
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FAQ
La Ciotat vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Ciotat or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 38,868 for La Ciotat (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, La Ciotat the 206th. By area, La Ciotat is the larger (31.5 km²).
How far is La Ciotat from La Seyne-sur-Mer?
La Ciotat and La Seyne-sur-Mer are 24 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Ciotat or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
To buy an apartment, La Ciotat is more expensive: €5,053 per m² (median price), versus €3,084 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (+64%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Ciotat or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
In La Ciotat, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,590 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Ciotat and La Seyne-sur-Mer in the same department?
No: La Ciotat is in Bouches-du-Rhône (13), and La Seyne-sur-Mer in Var (83), both in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures