2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Troyes: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Troyes: 64,430 versus 63,254, or 1.9% more. La Seyne-sur-Mer covers a larger area (22.2 km² versus 13.2 km²), but Troyes is more densely populated: 4,792 inhabitants per km² versus 2,906.
The median apartment price is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer: €3,084 per m² versus €1,658. The median standard of living is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer (€23,890 a year versus €20,210).
The two cities are 596 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Troyes
City in Aube
- Population
- 63,254 inhab.
- 91st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 4,792 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Seyne-sur-MerTroyes
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 64,430 | 63,254 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.2 pt | +1.3% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Troyes+5.3 pts | −1.2% | +4.1% | Stronger growth: Troyes+5.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Troyes+65% | 2,906 | 4,792 | Denser: Troyes+65% |
| Under 15More young people: Troyes+1.4 pt | 15.9% | 17.3% | More young people: Troyes+1.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.6 pts | 25.8% | 19.2% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.23 | 2.06 | 1.83 | Larger households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+86% | 3,084 | 1,658 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+86% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 4,514 | 2,000 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+33% | 14.8 | 11.1 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+33% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+61% | 16.7 | 10.4 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+61% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+23 pts | 52.5% | 29.4% | More homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+23 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12 pts | 31.4% | 19.8% | More houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Troyes+22 pts | 18.8% | 40.6% | More social housing: Troyes+22 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.3 pts | 10.5% | 6.2% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Troyes+0.2 pt | 7.9% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Troyes+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.1 pt | 55.28% | 54.14% | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.1 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18% | 23,890 | 20,210 | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Troyes+10 pts | 21.0% | 31.3% | Higher: Troyes+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+21% | €26,997 | €22,289 | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.8 pts | 43% | 37% | More taxpaying households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.8 pts | 72.6% | 68.7% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Troyes+6.3 pts | 14.3% | 20.5% | Higher: Troyes+6.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Dorian Munoz | François Baroin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.1 pts | 99% | 95% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+4.1 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Troyes+24% | 54.2349 in total | 67.0424 in total | More shops per capita: Troyes+24% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+3% | 20.8134 in total | 21.5136 in total | More per capita: Troyes+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+2% | 38.8250 in total | 39.5250 in total | More per capita: Troyes+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+5% | 11.373 in total | 11.975 in total | More per capita: Troyes+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes2.3 times as high | 1.17 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Troyes2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+48% | 1.711 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Troyes+48% |
| 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 Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 3.8 | 3.8 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.2 times as high | 15.8102 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer3.2 times as high | 51.8334 in total | 16.0101 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% | 7.951 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+51% | 3.623 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+51% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Troyes+4 | 5 | 9 | More facilities: Troyes+4 |
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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Troyes+6 | 30 | 36 | More schools: Troyes+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Troyes+1 | 8 | 9 | More middle schools: Troyes+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Troyes+11 | 4 | 15 | More high schools: Troyes+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Troyes+18 | 2 | 20 | More facilities: Troyes+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Troyes+5% | 3.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+5% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+55% | 8.9 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Troyes+55% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+85% | 3.8 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+85% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer3.3 times as high | 2.5 | 0.8 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer3.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% | 11.3 | 11.0 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3% |
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 Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 °C | 16.7°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+5.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,851 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Troyes+2% | 633 | 645 | Wetter: Troyes+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Troyes+55 days/year | 58 | 113 | More rainy days: Troyes+55 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Troyes+60 days/year | 2 | 62 | More frost days: Troyes+60 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+20 days/year | 37 | 17 | 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 Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | 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: Troyes+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Troyes+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+68% | 22.2 | 13.2 | Larger: La Seyne-sur-Mer+68% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Troyes+107 m | 1 m | 109 m | Higher: Troyes+107 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Var (83) | Aube (10) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Toulon | Troyes | |
| Functional area | Toulon | Troyes |
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 Troyes at a glance
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Troyes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,430 | 63,254 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.2% | +4.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,906 | 4,792 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,084 | 1,658 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,514 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 11.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.28% | 54.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 20,210 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,851 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 13.2 |
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FAQ
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Troyes: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Seyne-sur-Mer or Troyes?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 63,254 for Troyes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, Troyes the 91st. By area, La Seyne-sur-Mer is also the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is La Seyne-sur-Mer from Troyes?
La Seyne-sur-Mer and Troyes are 596 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Troyes?
To buy an apartment, La Seyne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €3,084 per m² (median price), versus €1,658 in Troyes (+86%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Troyes?
In La Seyne-sur-Mer, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,890 a year, versus €20,210 in Troyes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Seyne-sur-Mer and Troyes in the same department?
No: La Seyne-sur-Mer is in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Troyes in Aube (10), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures