2026 comparison
Martigues vs Salon-de-Provence: 2026 comparison
Martigues has more inhabitants than Salon-de-Provence: 48,807 versus 44,736, or 9.1% more. Martigues is both larger (71.4 km² versus 70.3 km²) and more densely populated (683 inhabitants per km² versus 636).
The median apartment price is higher in Salon-de-Provence: €2,765 per m² versus €2,723. The median standard of living is higher in Martigues (€25,120 a year versus €25,100).
The two cities are 29 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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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
Salon-de-Provence
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 44,736 inhab.
- 167th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Density
- 636 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MartiguesSalon-de-Provence
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Martigues+9% | 48,807 | 44,736 | More populous: Martigues+9% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Martigues+2.4 pts | −0.3% | −2.7% | Smaller decline: Martigues+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Martigues+1.0 pt | +0.8% | −0.2% | Stronger growth: Martigues+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Martigues+7% | 683 | 636 | Denser: Martigues+7% |
| Under 15More young people: Martigues+0.1 pt | 17.0% | 16.9% | More young people: Martigues+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Martigues+2.6 pts | 23.0% | 20.5% | More seniors: Martigues+2.6 pts |
| People per householdTie | 2.08 | 2.08 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+2% | 2,723 | 2,765 | More expensive: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Martigues+4% | 3,974 | 3,829 | More expensive: Martigues+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Martigues+7% | 15.5 | 14.4 | More expensive: Martigues+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Martigues+3% | 15.1 | 14.6 | More expensive: Martigues+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+1.7 pt | 46.9% | 48.5% | More homeowners: Salon-de-Provence+1.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Martigues+2.2 pts | 37.0% | 34.8% | More houses: Martigues+2.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Martigues+7.5 pts | 31.8% | 24.3% | More social housing: Martigues+7.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Martigues+5.4 pts | 6.4% | 1.0% | More second homes: Martigues+5.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+4.4 pts | 6.8% | 11.1% | More vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+4.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+7.9 pts | 41.01% | 48.87% | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+7.9 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Martigues+0.1% | 25,120 | 25,100 | Higher: Martigues+0.1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Martigues+1.2 pt | 20.1% | 18.9% | Higher: Martigues+1.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Salon-de-Provence+2% | €29,091 | €29,702 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Martigues+0.9 pt | 47% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Martigues+0.9 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.4 pts | 73.6% | 76.0% | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Salon-de-Provence+0.3 pt | 12.1% | 12.3% | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+0.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gaby Charroux | Nicolas Isnard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Martigues+2.7 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Martigues+2.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+59% | 53.7262 in total | 85.6383 in total | More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+59% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+8% | 21.3104 in total | 23.0103 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+5% | 50.8248 in total | 48.5217 in total | More per capita: Martigues+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+28% | 19.595 in total | 15.268 in total | More per capita: Martigues+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+49% | 2.713 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Martigues+49% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+69% | 2.311 in total | 3.817 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+69% |
| 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Salon-de-Provence+4% | 3.7 | 3.9 | Better access: Salon-de-Provence+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+13% | 9.848 in total | 8.739 in total | More per capita: Martigues+13% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+19% | 17.284 in total | 20.692 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+19% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+77% | 5.929 in total | 10.547 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+77% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+5% | 3.316 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Martigues+5% |
| HospitalsTie | 7 | 7 | 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 | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 | 28 | 29 | More schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Salon-de-Provence+2 | 6 | 8 | More high schools: Salon-de-Provence+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Salon-de-Provence+4 | 2 | 6 | More facilities: Salon-de-Provence+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Martigues+71% | 10.7 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Martigues+71% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+25% | 8.9 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+33% | 3.5 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+33% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues3.0 times as high | 6.0 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Martigues3.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+7% | 10.9 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Martigues+7% |
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 | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Martigues+1.2 °C | 15.9°C | 14.7°C | Warmer: Martigues+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,898 | 2,898 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Salon-de-Provence+15% | 517 | 594 | Wetter: Salon-de-Provence+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Salon-de-Provence+5 days/year | 52 | 57 | More rainy days: Salon-de-Provence+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Salon-de-Provence+32 days/year | 7 | 38 | More frost days: Salon-de-Provence+32 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Salon-de-Provence+22 days/year | 29 | 50 | More hot days: Salon-de-Provence+22 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Martigues+18 | 27 | 9 | More declarations: Martigues+18 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Martigues+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Martigues+2 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Martigues+2% | 71.4 | 70.3 | Larger: Martigues+2% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Salon-de-Provence+77 m | 1 m | 79 m | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+77 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| 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 unit | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Salon-de-Provence | |
| Functional area | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Salon-de-Provence |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Martigues vs Salon-de-Provence at a glance
| Criterion | Martigues | Salon-de-Provence |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,807 | 44,736 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.8% | −0.2% |
| Density per km² | 683 | 636 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,723 | 2,765 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,974 | 3,829 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.01% | 48.87% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,120 | 25,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.7 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 14.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,898 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 71.4 | 70.3 |
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FAQ
Martigues vs Salon-de-Provence: your questions
Which is the larger city, Martigues or Salon-de-Provence?
By population, Martigues: 48,807 inhabitants versus 44,736 for Salon-de-Provence (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Martigues is the 139th largest city in France, Salon-de-Provence the 167th. By area, Martigues is also the larger (71.4 km²).
How far is Martigues from Salon-de-Provence?
Martigues and Salon-de-Provence are 29 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 Salon-de-Provence?
To buy an apartment, Salon-de-Provence is more expensive: €2,765 per m² (median price), versus €2,723 in Martigues (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Martigues or Salon-de-Provence?
In Martigues, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,120 a year, versus €25,100 in Salon-de-Provence (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Martigues and Salon-de-Provence 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