2026 comparison
La Garde (83) vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than La Garde: 64,430 versus 26,772, or 2.4 times as many. La Seyne-sur-Mer is both larger (22.2 km² versus 15.5 km²) and more densely populated (2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 1,723).
The median apartment price is higher in La Garde: €3,158 per m² versus €3,084. The median standard of living is higher in La Garde (€26,430 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 12 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Toulon).
La Garde
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 26,772 inhab.
- 342nd in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 15.5 km²
- Density
- 1,723 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 GardeLa Seyne-sur-Mer
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high | 26,772 | 64,430 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Garde+3.0 pts | +4.3% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: La Garde+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Garde+5.9 pts | +4.7% | −1.2% | Stronger growth: La Garde+5.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+69% | 1,723 | 2,906 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+69% |
| Under 15More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt | 14.1% | 15.9% | More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.3 pt | 25.5% | 25.8% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.09 | 1.97 | 2.06 | Larger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Garde+2% | 3,158 | 3,084 | More expensive: La Garde+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Garde+4% | 4,701 | 4,514 | More expensive: La Garde+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garde+9% | 16.2 | 14.8 | More expensive: La Garde+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 16.4 | 16.7 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.0 pts | 50.5% | 52.5% | More homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Garde+1.4 pt | 32.8% | 31.4% | More houses: La Garde+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Garde+9.2 pts | 28.1% | 18.8% | More social housing: La Garde+9.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.7 pts | 2.7% | 10.5% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.7 pts | 5.2% | 7.9% | More vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Garde+3.9 pts | 59.15% | 55.28% | Higher rate: La Garde+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 | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Garde+11% | 26,430 | 23,890 | Higher: La Garde+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.1 pts | 15.9% | 21.0% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Garde+20% | €32,311 | €26,997 | Higher: La Garde+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Garde+5.2 pts | 49% | 43% | More taxpaying households: La Garde+5.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts | 68.7% | 72.6% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts | 12.1% | 14.3% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hélène Arnaud Bill | 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 Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Garde+53% | 82.9222 in total | 54.2349 in total | More shops per capita: La Garde+53% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 20.254 in total | 20.8134 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garde+6% | 41.1110 in total | 38.8250 in total | More per capita: La Garde+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garde2.2 times as high | 25.468 in total | 11.373 in total | More per capita: La Garde2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garde2.4 times as high | 2.67 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: La Garde2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer4.6 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.711 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer4.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: La Garde+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: La Garde+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Garde+5% | 4.0 | 3.8 | Better access: La Garde+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+77% | 9.024 in total | 15.8102 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+77% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer15 times as high | 3.49 in total | 51.8334 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer15 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+41% | 5.615 in total | 7.951 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+41% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garde+5% | 3.710 in total | 3.623 in total | More per capita: La Garde+5% |
| 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 | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18 | 12 | 30 | More schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7 | 1 | 8 | More middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 | 1 | 4 | More high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Garde+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: La Garde+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Garde+71% | 6.7 | 3.9 | Higher rate: La Garde+71% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+10% | 8.1 | 8.9 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+10% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garde+10% | 4.2 | 3.8 | Higher rate: La Garde+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garde+25% | 3.1 | 2.5 | Higher rate: La Garde+25% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+46% | 7.8 | 11.3 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+46% |
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 Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.8 °C | 15.9°C | 16.7°C | Warmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.8 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: La Garde+2% | 647 | 633 | Wetter: La Garde+2% |
| 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/yearTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+20 days/year | 17 | 37 | More hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+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 | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Garde+1 | 20 | 19 | More declarations: La Garde+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Garde+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: La Garde+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+43% | 15.5 | 22.2 | Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+43% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Garde+23 m | 24 m | 1 m | Higher: La Garde+23 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Var (83) | Var (83) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Toulon | Toulon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Toulon | Toulon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
La Garde (83) vs La Seyne-sur-Mer at a glance
| Criterion | La Garde | La Seyne-sur-Mer |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 26,772 | 64,430 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.7% | −1.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,723 | 2,906 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,158 | 3,084 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,701 | 4,514 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 59.15% | 55.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,430 | 23,890 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 16.7°C |
| Area km² | 15.5 | 22.2 |
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FAQ
La Garde (83) vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Garde or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 26,772 for La Garde (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, La Garde the 342nd. By area, La Seyne-sur-Mer is also the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is La Garde from La Seyne-sur-Mer?
La Garde and La Seyne-sur-Mer are 12 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Var).
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Garde or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
To buy an apartment, La Garde is more expensive: €3,158 per m² (median price), versus €3,084 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Garde or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
In La Garde, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,430 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Garde and La Seyne-sur-Mer in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures