2026 comparison
Martigues vs Vitrolles (13): 2026 comparison
Martigues has more inhabitants than Vitrolles: 48,807 versus 37,134, or 31% more. Martigues covers a larger area (71.4 km² versus 36.6 km²), but Vitrolles is more densely populated: 1,015 inhabitants per km² versus 683.
The median apartment price is higher in Vitrolles: €2,920 per m² versus €2,723. The median standard of living is higher in Martigues (€25,120 a year versus €24,670).
The two cities are 19 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
Vitrolles
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 37,134 inhab.
- 221st in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 36.6 km²
- Density
- 1,015 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MartiguesVitrolles
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Martigues+31% | 48,807 | 37,134 | More populous: Martigues+31% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vitrolles+11 pts | −0.3% | +11.0% | Stronger growth: Vitrolles+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitrolles+5.7 pts | +0.8% | +6.6% | Stronger growth: Vitrolles+5.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitrolles+49% | 683 | 1,015 | Denser: Vitrolles+49% |
| Under 15More young people: Vitrolles+3.2 pts | 17.0% | 20.2% | More young people: Vitrolles+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Martigues+4.7 pts | 23.0% | 18.4% | More seniors: Martigues+4.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vitrolles+0.29 | 2.08 | 2.37 | Larger households: Vitrolles+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitrolles+7% | 2,723 | 2,920 | More expensive: Vitrolles+7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Martigues+2% | 3,974 | 3,884 | More expensive: Martigues+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitrolles+9% | 15.5 | 17.0 | More expensive: Vitrolles+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Martigues+2% | 15.1 | 14.9 | More expensive: Martigues+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitrolles+10 pts | 46.9% | 57.2% | More homeowners: Vitrolles+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitrolles+3.5 pts | 37.0% | 40.5% | More houses: Vitrolles+3.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Martigues+0.3 pt | 31.8% | 31.5% | More social housing: Martigues+0.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Martigues+5.1 pts | 6.4% | 1.3% | More second homes: Martigues+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Martigues+1.9 pt | 6.8% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Martigues+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitrolles+15 pts | 41.01% | 56.05% | Higher rate: Vitrolles+15 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 | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Martigues+2% | 25,120 | 24,670 | Higher: Martigues+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Martigues+0.5 pt | 20.1% | 19.6% | Higher: Martigues+0.5 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Martigues+3% | €29,091 | €28,209 | Higher: Martigues+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Martigues+1.6 pt | 47% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Martigues+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vitrolles+0.4 pt | 73.6% | 74.0% | Higher: Vitrolles+0.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitrolles+1.1 pt | 12.1% | 13.2% | Higher: Vitrolles+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gaby Charroux | Loïc Gachon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vitrolles+27% | 53.7262 in total | 68.4254 in total | More shops per capita: Vitrolles+27% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+7% | 21.3104 in total | 19.974 in total | More per capita: Martigues+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+19% | 50.8248 in total | 42.5158 in total | More per capita: Martigues+19% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+6% | 19.595 in total | 18.368 in total | More per capita: Martigues+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Martigues+98% | 2.713 in total | 1.35 in total | More per capita: Martigues+98% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+43% | 2.311 in total | 3.212 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+43% |
| 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 | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Martigues+12% | 3.7 | 3.3 | Better access: Martigues+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+15% | 9.848 in total | 11.342 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+15% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+24% | 17.284 in total | 21.379 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+24% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+54% | 5.929 in total | 9.234 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+54% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+7% | 3.316 in total | 3.513 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Martigues+4 | 7 | 3 | More facilities: Martigues+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 | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 28 | 28 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vitrolles+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Vitrolles+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Martigues+1 | 6 | 5 | More high schools: Martigues+1 |
| 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 | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Martigues2.8 times as high | 10.7 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Martigues2.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+20% | 8.9 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Martigues+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+16% | 3.5 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Martigues+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Martigues+6% | 6.0 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Martigues+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitrolles+14% | 10.9 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Vitrolles+14% |
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 | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 15.9°C | 15.9°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,898 | 2,898 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vitrolles+3% | 517 | 532 | Wetter: Vitrolles+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vitrolles+2 days/year | 52 | 54 | More rainy days: Vitrolles+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vitrolles+13 days/year | 7 | 20 | More frost days: Vitrolles+13 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vitrolles+22 days/year | 29 | 51 | More hot days: Vitrolles+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 | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Martigues+8 | 27 | 19 | More declarations: Martigues+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Martigues+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Martigues+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Martigues+95% | 71.4 | 36.6 | Larger: Martigues+95% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitrolles+82 m | 1 m | 84 m | Higher: Vitrolles+82 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 areaSame | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Martigues vs Vitrolles (13) at a glance
| Criterion | Martigues | Vitrolles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,807 | 37,134 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.8% | +6.6% |
| Density per km² | 683 | 1,015 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,723 | 2,920 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,974 | 3,884 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.01% | 56.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,120 | 24,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.7 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C | 15.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,898 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 71.4 | 36.6 |
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FAQ
Martigues vs Vitrolles (13): your questions
Which is the larger city, Martigues or Vitrolles?
By population, Martigues: 48,807 inhabitants versus 37,134 for Vitrolles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Martigues is the 139th largest city in France, Vitrolles the 221st. By area, Martigues is also the larger (71.4 km²).
How far is Martigues from Vitrolles?
Martigues and Vitrolles are 19 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 Vitrolles?
To buy an apartment, Vitrolles is more expensive: €2,920 per m² (median price), versus €2,723 in Martigues (+7%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Martigues or Vitrolles?
In Martigues, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,120 a year, versus €24,670 in Vitrolles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Martigues and Vitrolles 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