2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Six-Fours-les-Plages: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Six-Fours-les-Plages: 64,430 versus 37,643, or 71% more. Six-Fours-les-Plages covers a larger area (26.6 km² versus 22.2 km²), but La Seyne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 1,416.
The median apartment price is higher in Six-Fours-les-Plages: €4,969 per m² versus €3,084. The median standard of living is higher in Six-Fours-les-Plages (€27,670 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 5.8 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
© Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Six-Fours-les-Plages
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 37,643 inhab.
- 217th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 26.6 km²
- Density
- 1,416 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Seyne-sur-MerSix-Fours-les-Plages
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+71% | 64,430 | 37,643 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+71% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Six-Fours-les-Plages+8.9 pts | +1.3% | +10.2% | Stronger growth: Six-Fours-les-Plages+8.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.1 pts | −1.2% | +7.9% | Stronger growth: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.1 times as high | 2,906 | 1,416 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.4 pts | 15.9% | 12.5% | More young people: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.0 pts | 25.8% | 34.8% | More seniors: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.15 | 2.06 | 1.91 | Larger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+61% | 3,084 | 4,969 | More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+61% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+18% | 4,514 | 5,321 | More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+12% | 14.8 | 16.6 | More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+3% | 16.7 | 17.1 | More expensive: Six-Fours-les-Plages+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Six-Fours-les-Plages+11 pts | 52.5% | 63.3% | More homeowners: Six-Fours-les-Plages+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Six-Fours-les-Plages+11 pts | 31.4% | 42.5% | More houses: Six-Fours-les-Plages+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.7 pts | 18.8% | 11.1% | More social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+7.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Six-Fours-les-Plages+18 pts | 10.5% | 28.6% | More second homes: Six-Fours-les-Plages+18 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.5 pts | 7.9% | 3.4% | More vacant homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 pts | 55.28% | 44.49% | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11 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 Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+16% | 23,890 | 27,670 | Higher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8.6 pts | 21.0% | 12.4% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+24% | €26,997 | €33,573 | Higher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+24% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.0 pts | 43% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Six-Fours-les-Plages+9.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+2.7 pts | 72.6% | 75.3% | Higher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+2.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.2 pts | 14.3% | 12.1% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Dorian Munoz | Frédéric Boccaletti | |
| 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+0.4 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.4 pt |
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 | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+23% | 54.2349 in total | 66.7251 in total | More shops per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+23% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+23% | 20.8134 in total | 25.596 in total | More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+36% | 38.8250 in total | 52.6198 in total | More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% | 11.373 in total | 10.439 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% | 1.17 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+61% | 1.711 in total | 1.14 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+61% |
| 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 | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4% | 3.8 | 3.7 | Better access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 15.8102 in total | 6.926 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer9.8 times as high | 51.8334 in total | 5.320 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer9.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+41% | 7.951 in total | 11.242 in total | More per capita: Six-Fours-les-Plages+41% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 3.623 in total | 3.513 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
| 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 | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18 | 30 | 12 | More schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5 | 8 | 3 | More middle schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2 | 4 | 2 | More high schools: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Six-Fours-les-Plages+38% | 3.9 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Six-Fours-les-Plages+38% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+83% | 8.9 | 4.9 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+83% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 3.8 | 1.6 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% | 2.5 | 1.9 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+30% | 11.3 | 8.7 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+30% |
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 | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 | 19 | 15 | More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Six-Fours-les-Plages+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Six-Fours-les-Plages+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Six-Fours-les-Plages+20% | 22.2 | 26.6 | Larger: Six-Fours-les-Plages+20% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+29 m | 1 m | 31 m | Higher: Six-Fours-les-Plages+29 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 Seyne-sur-Mer vs Six-Fours-les-Plages at a glance
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Six-Fours-les-Plages |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,430 | 37,643 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.2% | +7.9% |
| Density per km² | 2,906 | 1,416 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,084 | 4,969 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,514 | 5,321 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.28% | 44.49% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 27,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 16.7°C |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 26.6 |
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FAQ
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Six-Fours-les-Plages: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Seyne-sur-Mer or Six-Fours-les-Plages?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 37,643 for Six-Fours-les-Plages (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, Six-Fours-les-Plages the 217th. By area, Six-Fours-les-Plages is the larger (26.6 km²).
How far is La Seyne-sur-Mer from Six-Fours-les-Plages?
La Seyne-sur-Mer and Six-Fours-les-Plages are 5.8 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 Six-Fours-les-Plages?
To buy an apartment, Six-Fours-les-Plages is more expensive: €4,969 per m² (median price), versus €3,084 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (+61%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Six-Fours-les-Plages?
In Six-Fours-les-Plages, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,670 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Seyne-sur-Mer and Six-Fours-les-Plages 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