Buying a house in Besançon
118,489 inhabitants, Doubs (25), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Median price in Besançon over five years of DVF: €2,756/m² for houses (1,030 sales) and €2,177/m² for flats (8,731 sales). That is 49% above the median of the municipalities of Doubs. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 45.65% (municipality and intercommunality). 30% above the department median (35.12%). Of 41,009 homes in Besançon with an energy certificate, 2,058 are rated F or G (5%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 2.8 per 1,000 homes, against 2.8 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Doubs, Besançon ranks 48th of 455 for the median house price, 68th of 165 for flat prices, 22nd of 563 for the property tax rate, 246th of 259 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 25056, postcode 25000. Nearest municipality: École-Valentin, 2.4 km away.
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Besançon in figures
| Indicator | Besançon | Doubs | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,489 | 547,163 | - |
| House, median price | €2,756/m² | €2,026/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,177/m² | €2,107/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 45.65% | 35.12% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Homes rated F or G | 5% | 15.9% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 2.8 | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 10.3 | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Besançon?
Median price in Besançon over five years of DVF: €2,756/m² for houses (1,030 sales) and €2,177/m² for flats (8,731 sales). That is 49% above the median of the municipalities of Doubs.
What is the property tax rate in Besançon?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 45.65% (municipality and intercommunality). 30% above the department median (35.12%).
Where does Besançon stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Doubs, Besançon ranks 48th of 455 for the median house price, 68th of 165 for flat prices, 22nd of 563 for the property tax rate, 246th of 259 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Besançon?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 2.8 per 1,000 homes, against 2.8 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Besançon
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| École-Valentin | €2,582/m² | 33.07% | 2.4 km |
| Pirey | €2,510/m² | 31.79% | 3.2 km |
| Chalezeule | €2,563/m² | 25.84% | 4.2 km |
| Miserey-Salines | €2,569/m² | 32.02% | 4.6 km |
| Châtillon-le-Duc | €2,553/m² | 32.17% | 4.8 km |
| Tallenay | €2,720/m² | 38.07% | 5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Doubs, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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