Buying a house in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
78,258 inhabitants, Manche (50), Normandie.
Median price in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin over five years of DVF: €2,296/m² for houses (3,119 sales) and €2,192/m² for flats (1,642 sales). That is 42% above the median of the municipalities of Manche. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 52.57% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 11.7%. 26% above the department median (41.88%). Of 27,836 homes in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with an energy certificate, 1,311 are rated F or G (4.7%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 1.8 per 1,000 homes, against 3.2 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Manche, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin ranks 51st of 431 for the median house price, 15th of 36 for flat prices, 7th of 445 for the property tax rate, 312th of 316 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 50129, postcode 50100, 50110, 50120, 50130, 50460, 50470. Nearest municipality: Martinvast, 3.3 km away.
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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in figures
| Indicator | Cherbourg-en-Cotentin | Manche | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,258 | 497,522 | - |
| House, median price | €2,296/m² | €1,833/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,192/m² | €2,200/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 52.57% | 41.88% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 11.7% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 4.7% | 17.4% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 1.8 | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 9 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Median price in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin over five years of DVF: €2,296/m² for houses (3,119 sales) and €2,192/m² for flats (1,642 sales). That is 42% above the median of the municipalities of Manche.
What is the property tax rate in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 52.57% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 11.7%. 26% above the department median (41.88%).
Where does Cherbourg-en-Cotentin stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Manche, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin ranks 51st of 431 for the median house price, 15th of 36 for flat prices, 7th of 445 for the property tax rate, 312th of 316 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 1.8 per 1,000 homes, against 3.2 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinvast | €2,369/m² | 46.54% | 3.3 km |
| Nouainville | €2,458/m² | 38.95% | 3.3 km |
| Sideville | €2,550/m² | 44.03% | 5.3 km |
| Hardinvast | €2,210/m² | 40.8% | 5.6 km |
| Tollevast | €2,294/m² | 42.86% | 5.7 km |
| Digosville | €2,436/m² | 47.62% | 7.8 km |
Read more: every municipality in Manche, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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