Lyon vs Nice
Lyon vs Nice — Real Estate Comparison — France
Lyon
Nice
Investment & market comparison
| Metric | Lyon | Nice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | €314,941 | €350,097 | Lyon |
| Median rent (€/mo) | €914 | €958 | Lyon |
| Gross rental yield | 3.5% | 3.3% | Lyon |
| Population | 484,344 | 343,304 | Lyon |
| Price index YoY | 1.0% | 1.0% | — |
| Avg sold price (MIVAU) | €368,946 | €319,226 | Nice |
| Asking vs sold premium | 29.9% | 49.0% | Lyon |
Data combines Spanish real-estate portals (asking), INE Atlas income, INE Padrón demographics, MIVAU official transactions, INE IPV price index.
Real estate in Nice is 12% more expensive than in Lyon, with median prices of €4,951/m² vs €4,425/m². Nice has 561 recorded transactions vs 205 in Lyon, making it the more active market.
Lyon
The median property price in Lyon is €4,425/m². There are currently 216 active listings on the market. 205 transactions were recorded in the most recent period.
Nice
The median property price in Nice is €4,951/m². There are currently 4,634 active listings on the market. 561 transactions were recorded in the most recent period.
Transaction Data Comparison
| Lyon | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price | €245,000 | €250,000 |
| Sold/m² | €4,425/m² | €4,951/m² |
| Transactions | 205 | 561 |
FAQ
Is Lyon more expensive than Nice?
Yes, Nice is 12% more expensive than Lyon. The median price per m² in Nice is €4,951 compared to €4,425 in Lyon.
Which city is better for property buyers — Lyon or Nice?
From a price perspective, Lyon offers more affordable options with a median of €4,425/m².
How active are the property markets in Lyon and Nice?
Lyon recorded 205 property transactions in the most recent period, while Nice had 561.