Buying a house in Chatou
30,598 inhabitants, Yvelines (78), Île-de-France.
Median price in Chatou over five years of DVF: €7,302/m² for houses (566 sales) and €4,832/m² for flats (1,453 sales). That is 122% above the median of the municipalities of Yvelines. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 24.01% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.7%. 16% below the department median (28.54%). Of 7,241 homes in Chatou with an energy certificate, 1,039 are rated F or G (14.3%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.9 per 1,000 homes, against 5.7 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Yvelines, Chatou ranks 7th of 254 for the median house price, 13th of 145 for flat prices, 214th of 259 for the property tax rate, 124th of 245 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 78146, postcode 78400. Nearest municipality: Le Vésinet, 1.4 km away.
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Chatou in figures
| Indicator | Chatou | Yvelines | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,598 | 1,485,086 | - |
| House, median price | €7,302/m² | €3,892/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €4,832/m² | €4,100/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 24.01% | 28.54% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 4.7% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 14.3% | 14.4% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Chatou?
Median price in Chatou over five years of DVF: €7,302/m² for houses (566 sales) and €4,832/m² for flats (1,453 sales). That is 122% above the median of the municipalities of Yvelines.
What is the property tax rate in Chatou?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 24.01% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.7%. 16% below the department median (28.54%).
Where does Chatou stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Yvelines, Chatou ranks 7th of 254 for the median house price, 13th of 145 for flat prices, 214th of 259 for the property tax rate, 124th of 245 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Chatou?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.9 per 1,000 homes, against 5.7 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Chatou
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Vésinet | €8,787/m² | 27.18% | 1.4 km |
| Croissy-sur-Seine | €7,404/m² | 26.25% | 2.1 km |
| Montesson | €5,544/m² | 21.18% | 2.7 km |
| Carrières-sur-Seine | €5,872/m² | 31.65% | 2.9 km |
| Le Port-Marly | €5,358/m² | 29.15% | 3.4 km |
| Le Pecq | €6,524/m² | 30.63% | 3.5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Yvelines, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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