2026 comparison
Salon-de-Provence vs Vitrolles (13): 2026 comparison
Salon-de-Provence has more inhabitants than Vitrolles: 44,736 versus 37,134, or 20% more. Salon-de-Provence covers a larger area (70.3 km² versus 36.6 km²), but Vitrolles is more densely populated: 1,015 inhabitants per km² versus 636.
The median apartment price is higher in Vitrolles: €2,920 per m² versus €2,765. The median standard of living is higher in Salon-de-Provence (€25,100 a year versus €24,670).
The two cities are 28 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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
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
Salon-de-ProvenceVitrolles
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Salon-de-Provence+20% | 44,736 | 37,134 | More populous: Salon-de-Provence+20% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vitrolles+14 pts | −2.7% | +11.0% | Stronger growth: Vitrolles+14 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vitrolles+6.7 pts | −0.2% | +6.6% | Stronger growth: Vitrolles+6.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vitrolles+60% | 636 | 1,015 | Denser: Vitrolles+60% |
| Under 15More young people: Vitrolles+3.3 pts | 16.9% | 20.2% | More young people: Vitrolles+3.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Salon-de-Provence+2.1 pts | 20.5% | 18.4% | More seniors: Salon-de-Provence+2.1 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vitrolles+6% | 2,765 | 2,920 | More expensive: Vitrolles+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vitrolles+1% | 3,829 | 3,884 | More expensive: Vitrolles+1% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitrolles+17% | 14.4 | 17.0 | More expensive: Vitrolles+17% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vitrolles+2% | 14.6 | 14.9 | More expensive: Vitrolles+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vitrolles+8.7 pts | 48.5% | 57.2% | More homeowners: Vitrolles+8.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vitrolles+5.7 pts | 34.8% | 40.5% | More houses: Vitrolles+5.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vitrolles+7.2 pts | 24.3% | 31.5% | More social housing: Vitrolles+7.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vitrolles+0.3 pt | 1.0% | 1.3% | More second homes: Vitrolles+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+6.3 pts | 11.1% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Salon-de-Provence+6.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vitrolles+7.2 pts | 48.87% | 56.05% | Higher rate: Vitrolles+7.2 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Salon-de-Provence+2% | 25,100 | 24,670 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vitrolles+0.7 pt | 18.9% | 19.6% | Higher: Vitrolles+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Salon-de-Provence+5% | €29,702 | €28,209 | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 pt | 46% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Salon-de-Provence+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.0 pts | 76.0% | 74.0% | Higher: Salon-de-Provence+2.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vitrolles+0.8 pt | 12.3% | 13.2% | Higher: Vitrolles+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Isnard | Loïc Gachon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vitrolles+3.1 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Vitrolles+3.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+25% | 85.6383 in total | 68.4254 in total | More shops per capita: Salon-de-Provence+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+16% | 23.0103 in total | 19.974 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+14% | 48.5217 in total | 42.5158 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+14% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+20% | 15.268 in total | 18.368 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+33% | 1.88 in total | 1.35 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+33% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+18% | 3.817 in total | 3.212 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+18% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Salon-de-Provence+17% | 3.9 | 3.3 | Better access: Salon-de-Provence+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+30% | 8.739 in total | 11.342 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+30% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+3% | 20.692 in total | 21.379 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+3% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+15% | 10.547 in total | 9.234 in total | More per capita: Salon-de-Provence+15% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vitrolles+12% | 3.114 in total | 3.513 in total | More per capita: Vitrolles+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Salon-de-Provence+4 | 7 | 3 | More facilities: Salon-de-Provence+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 | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 | 29 | 28 | More schools: Salon-de-Provence+1 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Salon-de-Provence+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Salon-de-Provence+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Salon-de-Provence+5 | 6 | 1 | More facilities: Salon-de-Provence+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Salon-de-Provence+63% | 6.3 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+63% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+50% | 11.1 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+50% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+54% | 4.7 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Salon-de-Provence+54% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitrolles2.8 times as high | 2.0 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Vitrolles2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vitrolles+22% | 10.2 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Vitrolles+22% |
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 | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vitrolles+1.2 °C | 14.7°C | 15.9°C | Warmer: Vitrolles+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,898 | 2,898 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Salon-de-Provence+12% | 594 | 532 | Wetter: Salon-de-Provence+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Salon-de-Provence+3 days/year | 57 | 54 | More rainy days: Salon-de-Provence+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Salon-de-Provence+18 days/year | 38 | 20 | More frost days: Salon-de-Provence+18 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vitrolles+1 days/year | 50 | 51 | More hot days: Vitrolles+1 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 | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vitrolles+10 | 9 | 19 | More declarations: Vitrolles+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Vitrolles+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Vitrolles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Salon-de-Provence+92% | 70.3 | 36.6 | Larger: Salon-de-Provence+92% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vitrolles+5 m | 79 m | 84 m | Higher: Vitrolles+5 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Same |
| Urban unit | Salon-de-Provence | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | |
| Functional area | Salon-de-Provence | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Salon-de-Provence vs Vitrolles (13) at a glance
| Criterion | Salon-de-Provence | Vitrolles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,736 | 37,134 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.2% | +6.6% |
| Density per km² | 636 | 1,015 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,765 | 2,920 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,829 | 3,884 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.87% | 56.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,100 | 24,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 14.7°C | 15.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,898 | 2,898 |
| Area km² | 70.3 | 36.6 |
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FAQ
Salon-de-Provence vs Vitrolles (13): your questions
Which is the larger city, Salon-de-Provence or Vitrolles?
By population, Salon-de-Provence: 44,736 inhabitants versus 37,134 for Vitrolles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Salon-de-Provence is the 167th largest city in France, Vitrolles the 221st. By area, Salon-de-Provence is also the larger (70.3 km²).
How far is Salon-de-Provence from Vitrolles?
Salon-de-Provence and Vitrolles are 28 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 Salon-de-Provence or Vitrolles?
To buy an apartment, Vitrolles is more expensive: €2,920 per m² (median price), versus €2,765 in Salon-de-Provence (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Salon-de-Provence or Vitrolles?
In Salon-de-Provence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,100 a year, versus €24,670 in Vitrolles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Salon-de-Provence 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