2026 comparison
Nice vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 2026 comparison
Nice has more inhabitants than Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 360,710 versus 32,366, or 11 times as many. Nice is both larger (71.9 km² versus 10.1 km²) and more densely populated (5,015 inhabitants per km² versus 3,201).
The median apartment price is higher in Nice: €4,638 per m² versus €4,615. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (€27,570 a year versus €24,080).
The two cities are 6.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nice).
Nice
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 360,710 inhab.
- 5th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 71.9 km²
- Density
- 5,015 per km²
Saint-Laurent-du-Var
City in Alpes-Maritimes
FAlpes-Maritimes06Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 32,366 inhab.
- 261st in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 10.1 km²
- Density
- 3,201 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NiceSaint-Laurent-du-Var
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nice11 times as high | 360,710 | 32,366 | More populous: Nice11 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.9 pts | +4.9% | +12.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.8 pts | +4.5% | +11.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nice+57% | 5,015 | 3,201 | Denser: Nice+57% |
| Under 15More young people: Nice+0.4 pt | 15.4% | 15.0% | More young people: Nice+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.0 pts | 23.4% | 25.4% | More seniors: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.04 | 1.97 | 2.01 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nice+0.5% | 4,638 | 4,615 | More expensive: Nice+0.5% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nice+13% | 6,239 | 5,526 | More expensive: Nice+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nice+4% | 20.4 | 19.6 | More expensive: Nice+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nice+14% | 21.6 | 18.9 | More expensive: Nice+14% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.4 pts | 47.2% | 56.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.5 pts | 6.6% | 15.1% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nice+1.3 pt | 14.7% | 13.3% | More social housing: Nice+1.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nice+3.7 pts | 13.8% | 10.1% | More second homes: Nice+3.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nice+3.8 pts | 12.4% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Nice+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nice+6.9 pts | 42.43% | 35.57% | Higher rate: Nice+6.9 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 | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+14% | 24,080 | 27,570 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nice+11 pts | 23.4% | 12.5% | Higher: Nice+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6% | €31,302 | €33,059 | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.1 pts | 46% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+9.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.1 pts | 72.8% | 80.9% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+8.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nice+3.6 pts | 12.8% | 9.3% | Higher: Nice+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Ciotti | Joseph Segura | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the far right | union of the 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 | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+35% | 85.53,083 in total | 115.2373 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+22% | 29.51,064 in total | 24.178 in total | More per capita: Nice+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+18% | 65.22,351 in total | 55.3179 in total | More per capita: Nice+18% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+78% | 6.9250 in total | 12.440 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+78% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice3.9 times as high | 1.244 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Nice3.9 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice2.1 times as high | 4.5162 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Nice2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nice+13 | 14 | 1 | More stations: Nice+13 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Nice+15% | 4.9 | 4.2 | Better access: Nice+15% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3% | 15.0540 in total | 15.450 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+12% | 31.11,123 in total | 34.9113 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+12% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+25% | 12.4447 in total | 9.932 in total | More per capita: Nice+25% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nice+36% | 4.2152 in total | 3.110 in total | More per capita: Nice+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nice+24 | 26 | 2 | More facilities: Nice+24 |
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 | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nice+160 | 179 | 19 | More schools: Nice+160 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nice+35 | 38 | 3 | More middle schools: Nice+35 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nice+38 | 38 | 0 | More high schools: Nice+38 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nice+101 | 101 | 0 | More facilities: Nice+101 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nice+14% | 6.1 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Nice+14% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+25% | 16.0 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Nice+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+49% | 4.9 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Nice+49% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nice+44% | 2.5 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Nice+44% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% | 9.5 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+2% |
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 | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.8 °C | 15.5°C | 16.3°C | Warmer: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,761 | 2,761 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.1% | 790 | 791 | Wetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+0.1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 62 | 62 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nice+2 days/year | 3 | 1 | More frost days: Nice+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nice+2 days/year | 11 | 9 | More hot days: Nice+2 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 | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nice+42 | 83 | 41 | More declarations: Nice+42 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nice+3 | 6 | 3 | More plans: Nice+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nice7.1 times as high | 71.9 | 10.1 | Larger: Nice7.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7 m | 6 m | 13 m | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Var+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Alpes-Maritimes (06) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Nice | Nice | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nice vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var at a glance
| Criterion | Nice | Saint-Laurent-du-Var |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 360,710 | 32,366 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.5% | +11.4% |
| Density per km² | 5,015 | 3,201 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,638 | 4,615 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,239 | 5,526 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 20.4 | 19.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.43% | 35.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,080 | 27,570 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.8% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C | 16.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,761 | 2,761 |
| Area km² | 71.9 | 10.1 |
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FAQ
Nice vs Saint-Laurent-du-Var: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nice or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
By population, Nice: 360,710 inhabitants versus 32,366 for Saint-Laurent-du-Var (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nice is the 5th largest city in France, Saint-Laurent-du-Var the 261st. By area, Nice is also the larger (71.9 km²).
How far is Nice from Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
Nice and Saint-Laurent-du-Var are 6.0 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 Nice or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
To buy an apartment, Nice is more expensive: €4,638 per m² (median price), versus €4,615 in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (+0%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nice or Saint-Laurent-du-Var?
In Saint-Laurent-du-Var, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,570 a year, versus €24,080 in Nice (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nice and Saint-Laurent-du-Var 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