2026 comparison
Le Cannet vs Vallauris: 2026 comparison
Le Cannet has more inhabitants than Vallauris: 42,297 versus 29,509, or 43% more. Vallauris covers a larger area (13.0 km² versus 7.7 km²), but Le Cannet is more densely populated: 5,486 inhabitants per km² versus 2,263.
The median apartment price is higher in Vallauris: €4,173 per m² versus €3,788. The median standard of living is higher in Le Cannet (€25,050 a year versus €24,950).
The two cities are 4.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Le Cannet
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 42,297 inhab.
- 186th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 7.7 km²
- Density
- 5,486 per km²
Vallauris
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 29,509 inhab.
- 299th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 2,263 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le CannetVallauris
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Cannet+43% | 42,297 | 29,509 | More populous: Le Cannet+43% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vallauris+7.0 pts | +1.1% | +8.1% | Stronger growth: Vallauris+7.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vallauris+13 pts | −2.9% | +10.6% | Stronger growth: Vallauris+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Cannet2.4 times as high | 5,486 | 2,263 | Denser: Le Cannet2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vallauris+0.8 pt | 14.4% | 15.3% | More young people: Vallauris+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vallauris+1.1 pt | 27.4% | 28.5% | More seniors: Vallauris+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Vallauris+0.15 | 1.92 | 2.07 | Larger households: Vallauris+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vallauris+10% | 3,788 | 4,173 | More expensive: Vallauris+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vallauris+6% | 5,769 | 6,117 | More expensive: Vallauris+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Cannet+6% | 19.2 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Cannet+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vallauris+6% | 19.4 | 20.6 | More expensive: Vallauris+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Cannet+1.6 pt | 56.2% | 54.6% | More homeowners: Le Cannet+1.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vallauris+13 pts | 13.3% | 26.5% | More houses: Vallauris+13 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Cannet+0.2 pt | 9.7% | 9.5% | More social housing: Le Cannet+0.2 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vallauris+12 pts | 14.9% | 26.6% | More second homes: Vallauris+12 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Cannet+0.3 pt | 6.3% | 6.0% | More vacant homes: Le Cannet+0.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Cannet+6.0 pts | 30.54% | 24.54% | Higher rate: Le Cannet+6.0 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 | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Cannet+0.4% | 25,050 | 24,950 | Higher: Le Cannet+0.4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vallauris+1.2 pt | 18.2% | 19.4% | Higher: Vallauris+1.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Cannet+2% | €33,082 | €32,335 | Higher: Le Cannet+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Cannet+1.1 pt | 48% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Le Cannet+1.1 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Cannet+3.1 pts | 77.2% | 74.1% | Higher: Le Cannet+3.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vallauris+2.5 pts | 11.4% | 13.9% | Higher: Vallauris+2.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Yves Pigrenet | Kevin Luciano | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vallauris+36% | 52.0220 in total | 70.8209 in total | More shops per capita: Vallauris+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+23% | 20.185 in total | 24.773 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+94% | 23.6100 in total | 45.7135 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+94% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+6% | 5.423 in total | 5.817 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+19% | 1.46 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vallauris+79% | 0.94 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Vallauris+79% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vallauris+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Vallauris+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Cannet+30% | 4.4 | 3.4 | Better access: Le Cannet+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Cannet+28% | 12.553 in total | 9.829 in total | More per capita: Le Cannet+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Cannet3.8 times as high | 14.260 in total | 3.711 in total | More per capita: Le Cannet3.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Cannet+99% | 9.540 in total | 4.714 in total | More per capita: Le Cannet+99% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Cannet+12% | 3.816 in total | 3.410 in total | More per capita: Le Cannet+12% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | 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 | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Cannet+4 | 14 | 10 | More schools: Le Cannet+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Cannet+1 | 3 | 2 | More middle schools: Le Cannet+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vallauris+28% | 3.5 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Vallauris+28% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vallauris+26% | 5.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Vallauris+26% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vallauris+12% | 2.3 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Vallauris+12% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vallauris+70% | 1.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Vallauris+70% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vallauris+4% | 8.6 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Vallauris+4% |
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 | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 15.9°C | 15.9°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,743 | 2,743 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Cannet+5% | 920 | 880 | Wetter: Le Cannet+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Cannet+2 days/year | 65 | 63 | More rainy days: Le Cannet+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vallauris+5 days/year | 3 | 8 | More frost days: Vallauris+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vallauris+8 days/year | 21 | 28 | More hot days: Vallauris+8 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 | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vallauris+15 | 21 | 36 | More declarations: Vallauris+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vallauris+69% | 7.71 | 13.0 | Larger: Vallauris+69% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vallauris+25 m | 86 m | 112 m | Higher: Vallauris+25 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cannes Pays de Lérins | Communauté d'agglomération de Sophia Antipolis | |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Cannes - Antibes | Cannes - Antibes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Cannet vs Vallauris at a glance
| Criterion | Le Cannet | Vallauris |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 42,297 | 29,509 |
| Change over 10 years | −2.9% | +10.6% |
| Density per km² | 5,486 | 2,263 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,788 | 4,173 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,769 | 6,117 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.2 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 30.54% | 24.54% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,050 | 24,950 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 15.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,743 | 2,743 |
| Area km² | 7.71 | 13.0 |
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FAQ
Le Cannet vs Vallauris: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Cannet or Vallauris?
By population, Le Cannet: 42,297 inhabitants versus 29,509 for Vallauris (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Cannet is the 186th largest city in France, Vallauris the 299th. By area, Vallauris is the larger (13.0 km²).
How far is Le Cannet from Vallauris?
Le Cannet and Vallauris are 4.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Alpes-Maritimes).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Cannet or Vallauris?
To buy an apartment, Vallauris is more expensive: €4,173 per m² (median price), versus €3,788 in Le Cannet (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Cannet or Vallauris?
In Le Cannet, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,050 a year, versus €24,950 in Vallauris (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Cannet and Vallauris in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Alpes-Maritimes (06), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures