Living in Cannes
Cannes is a large municipality in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, home to 73,868 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #2 of 4,351), retired couples (top 1%, #3 of 5,314), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #375 of 9,925).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cannes
- It is right on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is part of Greater Nice, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 56 min and sets around 16:58; in late June it sets around 21:17.
How Cannes ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #5,792 of 9,816 | #78 of 428 | Map |
| Low-income household | 12 | #3,050 of 3,678 | #174 of 259 | Map |
| Low-income family | 20 | #3,104 of 3,647 | #129 of 257 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #1,715 of 2,165 | #74 of 175 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #3 of 5,314 | #2 of 323 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #542 of 5,314 | #7 of 323 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #2 of 4,351 | #2 of 293 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #422 of 1,313 | #14 of 111 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #444 of 1,303 | #18 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #312 of 695 | #11 of 65 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #407 of 2,182 | #14 of 177 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #1,274 of 2,729 | #90 of 183 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #319 of 1,198 | #11 of 94 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #416 of 549 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 26 | #2,687 of 3,647 | #128 of 257 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #3,723 of 5,364 | #117 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #315 of 1,206 | #11 of 106 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #520 of 2,182 | #33 of 177 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #1,167 of 5,314 | #33 of 323 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #7,833 of 11,778 | #318 of 484 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 37 | #1,068 of 1,884 | #52 of 179 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #375 of 9,925 | #73 of 448 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #10,432 of 11,778 | #370 of 484 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #112 of 9,925 | #11 of 448 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #669 of 34,999 | #95 of 948 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #5,272 of 5,364 | #325 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #63 of 1,569 | #21 of 247 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #379 of 5,364 | #35 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #241 of 1,409 | #10 of 125 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Le Cannet 2 km
- Mougins 3 km
- Vallauris 5 km
- La Roquette-sur-Siagne 5 km
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule 6 km
- Mouans-Sartoux 7 km
- Pégomas 8 km
- Valbonne 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.