Living in Martigues
Martigues is a large municipality in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, home to 48,188 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 16%, #847 of 5,314), business owners (top 25%, #1,311 of 5,364), people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #409 of 1,569).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Martigues
- It is right on the coast of the Gulf of Lion.
- It is part of Greater Marseille, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 57 min and sets around 17:07; in late June it sets around 21:24.
How Martigues 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 | 27 | #8,543 of 9,816 | #395 of 428 | Map |
| Low-income household | 13 | #2,974 of 3,678 | #158 of 259 | Map |
| Low-income family | 12 | #3,443 of 3,647 | #251 of 257 | Map |
| Single parent | 20 | #2,014 of 2,165 | #170 of 175 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #847 of 5,314 | #141 of 323 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #3,074 of 5,314 | #202 of 323 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,507 of 4,351 | #200 of 293 | Map |
| Single professional | 46 | #816 of 1,313 | #66 of 111 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #866 of 1,303 | #79 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 52 | #550 of 695 | #51 of 65 | Map |
| Remote worker | 49 | #1,516 of 2,182 | #103 of 177 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #2,007 of 2,729 | #142 of 183 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 22 | #2,996 of 3,647 | #200 of 257 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #4,161 of 5,364 | #163 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #749 of 1,206 | #53 of 106 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #685 of 2,182 | #65 of 177 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #2,057 of 5,314 | #111 of 323 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #11,481 of 11,778 | #477 of 484 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #3,945 of 9,925 | #383 of 448 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #10,925 of 11,778 | #443 of 484 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #4,292 of 9,925 | #286 of 448 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #618 of 34,999 | #91 of 948 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #2,826 of 5,364 | #82 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #409 of 1,569 | #96 of 247 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,311 of 5,364 | #113 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #804 of 1,409 | #58 of 125 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Port-de-Bouc 5 km
- Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts 6 km
- Châteauneuf-les-Martigues 9 km
- Sausset-les-Pins 10 km
- Fos-sur-Mer 10 km
- Carry-le-Rouet 12 km
- Istres 12 km
- Berre-l'Étang 13 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.