2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs La Valette-du-Var: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than La Valette-du-Var: 64,430 versus 23,950, or 2.7 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 1,545).
The median apartment price is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer: €3,084 per m² versus €2,839. The median standard of living is higher in La Valette-du-Var (€26,770 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 11 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Toulon).
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
La Valette-du-Var
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 23,950 inhab.
- 385th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 15.5 km²
- Density
- 1,545 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Seyne-sur-MerLa Valette-du-Var
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.7 times as high | 64,430 | 23,950 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt | +1.3% | −0.3% | Stronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Valette-du-Var+12 pts | −1.2% | +10.5% | Stronger growth: La Valette-du-Var+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+88% | 2,906 | 1,545 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+88% |
| Under 15More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.6 pt | 15.9% | 15.2% | More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.1 pt | 25.8% | 25.7% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.07 | 2.06 | 1.99 | Larger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% | 3,084 | 2,839 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Valette-du-Var+0.9% | 4,514 | 4,555 | More expensive: La Valette-du-Var+0.9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Valette-du-Var+5% | 14.8 | 15.5 | More expensive: La Valette-du-Var+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4% | 16.7 | 16.0 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Valette-du-Var+4.6 pts | 52.5% | 57.1% | More homeowners: La Valette-du-Var+4.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.9 pt | 31.4% | 29.5% | More houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.9 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts | 18.8% | 15.0% | More social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9.3 pts | 10.5% | 1.2% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 pt | 7.9% | 6.5% | More vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+1.2 pt | 55.28% | 56.51% | Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+1.2 pt |
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 Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Valette-du-Var+12% | 23,890 | 26,770 | Higher: La Valette-du-Var+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.8 pts | 21.0% | 13.2% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Valette-du-Var+18% | €26,997 | €31,726 | Higher: La Valette-du-Var+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Valette-du-Var+7.3 pts | 43% | 51% | More taxpaying households: La Valette-du-Var+7.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Valette-du-Var+5.2 pts | 72.6% | 77.8% | Higher: La Valette-du-Var+5.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.7 pts | 14.3% | 9.5% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Dorian Munoz | Julien Argento | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the far right | union of the far right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 pts | 99% | 88% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.3 times as high | 54.2349 in total | 126.1302 in total | More shops per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11% | 20.8134 in total | 18.845 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+43% | 38.8250 in total | 55.5133 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+43% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+18% | 11.373 in total | 13.432 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.7 times as high | 1.17 in total | 2.97 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.7 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+22% | 1.711 in total | 2.15 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+22% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Valette-du-Var+23% | 3.8 | 4.7 | Better access: La Valette-du-Var+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.1 times as high | 15.8102 in total | 33.881 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer6.2 times as high | 51.8334 in total | 8.420 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer6.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+42% | 7.951 in total | 11.327 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+42% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+5% | 3.623 in total | 3.89 in total | More per capita: La Valette-du-Var+5% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5 |
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 Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+19 | 30 | 11 | More schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 | 8 | 4 | More middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 | 4 | 1 | More high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Valette-du-Var+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: La Valette-du-Var+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Valette-du-Var+64% | 3.9 | 6.5 | Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+64% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+30% | 8.9 | 11.6 | Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+30% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+9% | 3.8 | 4.2 | Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+67% | 2.5 | 4.1 | Higher rate: La Valette-du-Var+67% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+17% | 11.3 | 9.7 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+17% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6 | 19 | 13 | More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Valette-du-Var+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: La Valette-du-Var+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+43% | 22.2 | 15.5 | Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+43% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Valette-du-Var+61 m | 1 m | 62 m | Higher: La Valette-du-Var+61 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| 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 Seyne-sur-Mer vs La Valette-du-Var at a glance
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | La Valette-du-Var |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,430 | 23,950 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.2% | +10.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,906 | 1,545 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,084 | 2,839 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,514 | 4,555 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.28% | 56.51% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 26,770 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 88% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 16.7°C |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 15.5 |
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FAQ
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs La Valette-du-Var: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Seyne-sur-Mer or La Valette-du-Var?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 23,950 for La Valette-du-Var (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, La Valette-du-Var the 385th. By area, La Seyne-sur-Mer is also the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is La Seyne-sur-Mer from La Valette-du-Var?
La Seyne-sur-Mer and La Valette-du-Var are 11 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 Seyne-sur-Mer or La Valette-du-Var?
To buy an apartment, La Seyne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €3,084 per m² (median price), versus €2,839 in La Valette-du-Var (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or La Valette-du-Var?
In La Valette-du-Var, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,770 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Seyne-sur-Mer and La Valette-du-Var 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