Buying a house in Bourg-en-Bresse
42,372 inhabitants, Ain (01), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Median price in Bourg-en-Bresse over five years of DVF: €2,326/m² for houses (600 sales) and €1,964/m² for flats (2,611 sales). That is in line with the median of the municipalities of Ain. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 40.24% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 9.95%. 36% above the department median (29.65%). Of 14,591 homes in Bourg-en-Bresse with an energy certificate, 909 are rated F or G (6.2%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 8.7 per 1,000 homes, against 8.7 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Ain, Bourg-en-Bresse ranks 175th of 383 for the median house price, 99th of 160 for flat prices, 4th of 391 for the property tax rate, 285th of 327 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 01053, postcode 01000. Nearest municipality: Saint-Just, 3.1 km away.
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Bourg-en-Bresse in figures
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Bresse | Ain | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,372 | 679,344 | - |
| House, median price | €2,326/m² | €2,530/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €1,964/m² | €2,847/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 40.24% | 29.65% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 9.95% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 6.2% | 11.7% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 8.7 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 13 | 6.2 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Bourg-en-Bresse?
Median price in Bourg-en-Bresse over five years of DVF: €2,326/m² for houses (600 sales) and €1,964/m² for flats (2,611 sales). That is in line with the median of the municipalities of Ain.
What is the property tax rate in Bourg-en-Bresse?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 40.24% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 9.95%. 36% above the department median (29.65%).
Where does Bourg-en-Bresse stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Ain, Bourg-en-Bresse ranks 175th of 383 for the median house price, 99th of 160 for flat prices, 4th of 391 for the property tax rate, 285th of 327 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Bourg-en-Bresse?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 8.7 per 1,000 homes, against 8.7 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Bourg-en-Bresse
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Just | €2,641/m² | 30.27% | 3.1 km |
| Montagnat | €2,847/m² | 33.24% | 4.2 km |
| Péronnas | €2,333/m² | 33.7% | 4.3 km |
| Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg | €2,424/m² | 33.67% | 5 km |
| Jasseron | €2,375/m² | 34.97% | 5.6 km |
| Viriat | €2,373/m² | 33.18% | 5.7 km |
Read more: every municipality in Ain, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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