2026 comparison
Martigues vs Miramas: 2026 comparison
Martigues has more inhabitants than Miramas: 48,807 versus 26,576, or 84% more. Martigues covers a larger area (71.4 km² versus 25.7 km²), but Miramas is more densely populated: 1,032 inhabitants per km² versus 683.
The median apartment price is higher in Martigues: €2,723 per m² versus €2,375. The median standard of living is higher in Martigues (€25,120 a year versus €22,050).
The two cities are 22 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Marseille-Aix-en-Provence).
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Martigues
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 48,807 inhab.
- 139th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 71.4 km²
- Density
- 683 per km²
Miramas
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 26,576 inhab.
- 346th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 25.7 km²
- Density
- 1,032 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MartiguesMiramas
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Martigues+84% | 48,807 | 26,576 | More populous: Martigues+84% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Martigues+1.5 pt | −0.3% | −1.7% | Smaller decline: Martigues+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Miramas+4.0 pts | +0.8% | +4.8% | Stronger growth: Miramas+4.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Miramas+51% | 683 | 1,032 | Denser: Miramas+51% |
| Under 15More young people: Miramas+3.1 pts | 17.0% | 20.1% | More young people: Miramas+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Martigues+2.5 pts | 23.0% | 20.5% | More seniors: Martigues+2.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Miramas+0.22 | 2.08 | 2.30 | Larger households: Miramas+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Martigues+15% | 2,723 | 2,375 | More expensive: Martigues+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Martigues+27% | 3,974 | 3,119 | More expensive: Martigues+27% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Martigues+8% | 15.5 | 14.4 | More expensive: Martigues+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Martigues+15% | 15.1 | 13.2 | More expensive: Martigues+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Miramas+0.9 pt | 46.9% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Miramas+0.9 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Miramas+7.1 pts | 37.0% | 44.1% | More houses: Miramas+7.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Miramas+10 pts | 31.8% | 42.3% | More social housing: Miramas+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Martigues+5.3 pts | 6.4% | 1.1% | More second homes: Martigues+5.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Martigues+0.6 pt | 6.8% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Martigues+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Miramas+4.8 pts | 41.01% | 45.82% | Higher rate: Miramas+4.8 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 | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Martigues+14% | 25,120 | 22,050 | Higher: Martigues+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Miramas+5.0 pts | 20.1% | 25.1% | Higher: Miramas+5.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Martigues+18% | €29,091 | €24,718 | Higher: Martigues+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Martigues+8.2 pts | 47% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Martigues+8.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Martigues+0.7 pt | 73.6% | 72.9% | Higher: Martigues+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Miramas+2.0 pts | 12.1% | 14.1% | Higher: Miramas+2.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gaby Charroux | Frédéric Vigouroux | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Martigues+1.0 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Martigues+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Miramas+43% | 53.7262 in total | 76.8204 in total | More shops per capita: Miramas+43% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+1% | 21.3104 in total | 21.156 in total | More per capita: Martigues+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+36% | 50.8248 in total | 37.399 in total | More per capita: Martigues+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+62% | 19.595 in total | 12.032 in total | More per capita: Martigues+62% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+77% | 2.713 in total | 1.54 in total | More per capita: Martigues+77% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues6.0 times as high | 2.311 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Martigues6.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Martigues+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Martigues+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Martigues+28% | 3.7 | 2.9 | Better access: Martigues+28% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Miramas+3% | 9.848 in total | 10.227 in total | More per capita: Miramas+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues2.3 times as high | 17.284 in total | 7.520 in total | More per capita: Martigues2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Miramas+14% | 5.929 in total | 6.818 in total | More per capita: Miramas+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+9% | 3.316 in total | 3.08 in total | More per capita: Martigues+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Martigues+6 | 7 | 1 | More facilities: Martigues+6 |
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 | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Martigues+8 | 28 | 20 | More schools: Martigues+8 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Martigues+3 | 6 | 3 | More high schools: Martigues+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Martigues+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Martigues+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Martigues+37% | 10.7 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Martigues+37% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+25% | 8.9 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Martigues+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+17% | 3.5 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Martigues+17% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues3.1 times as high | 6.0 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Martigues3.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+24% | 10.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Martigues+24% |
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 | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Martigues+0.3 °C | 15.9°C | 15.6°C | Warmer: Martigues+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,898 | 2,898 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Miramas+11% | 517 | 573 | Wetter: Miramas+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Miramas+2 days/year | 52 | 54 | More rainy days: Miramas+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Miramas+10 days/year | 7 | 17 | More frost days: Miramas+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Miramas+20 days/year | 29 | 49 | More hot days: Miramas+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 | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Martigues+22 | 27 | 5 | More declarations: Martigues+22 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Martigues+3 | 3 | 0 | More plans: Martigues+3 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Martigues2.8 times as high | 71.4 | 25.7 | Larger: Martigues2.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Miramas+47 m | 1 m | 49 m | Higher: Miramas+47 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Same |
| Functional area | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Miramas |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Martigues vs Miramas at a glance
| Criterion | Martigues | Miramas |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,807 | 26,576 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.8% | +4.8% |
| Density per km² | 683 | 1,032 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,723 | 2,375 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,974 | 3,119 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.01% | 45.82% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,120 | 22,050 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.1% | 14.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.7 | 7.8 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 15.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,898 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 71.4 | 25.7 |
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FAQ
Martigues vs Miramas: your questions
Which is the larger city, Martigues or Miramas?
By population, Martigues: 48,807 inhabitants versus 26,576 for Miramas (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Martigues is the 139th largest city in France, Miramas the 346th. By area, Martigues is also the larger (71.4 km²).
How far is Martigues from Miramas?
Martigues and Miramas are 22 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Bouches-du-Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Martigues or Miramas?
To buy an apartment, Martigues is more expensive: €2,723 per m² (median price), versus €2,375 in Miramas (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Martigues or Miramas?
In Martigues, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,120 a year, versus €22,050 in Miramas (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Martigues and Miramas in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Bouches-du-Rhône (13), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures