Buying a house in Douai
40,250 inhabitants, Nord (59), Hauts-de-France.
Median price in Douai over five years of DVF: €1,567/m² for houses (1,224 sales) and €1,628/m² for flats (1,168 sales). That is 6% below the median of the municipalities of Nord. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 52.97% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 17.63%. 28% above the department median (41.5%). Of 15,734 homes in Douai with an energy certificate, 1,392 are rated F or G (8.8%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.3 per 1,000 homes, against 6.7 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Nord, Douai ranks 380th of 641 for the median house price, 111th of 139 for flat prices, 42nd of 647 for the property tax rate, 429th of 582 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 59178, postcode 59500. Nearest municipality: Waziers, 1 km away.
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Douai in figures
| Indicator | Douai | Nord | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,250 | 2,615,635 | - |
| House, median price | €1,567/m² | €1,922/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €1,628/m² | €2,914/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 52.97% | 41.5% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 17.63% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 8.8% | 12.3% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 9.3 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 8.1 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 15.2 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Douai?
Median price in Douai over five years of DVF: €1,567/m² for houses (1,224 sales) and €1,628/m² for flats (1,168 sales). That is 6% below the median of the municipalities of Nord.
What is the property tax rate in Douai?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 52.97% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 17.63%. 28% above the department median (41.5%).
Where does Douai stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Nord, Douai ranks 380th of 641 for the median house price, 111th of 139 for flat prices, 42nd of 647 for the property tax rate, 429th of 582 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Douai?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.3 per 1,000 homes, against 6.7 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Douai
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waziers | €1,277/m² | 59.77% | 1 km |
| Sin-le-Noble | €1,425/m² | 46.46% | 1.9 km |
| Dechy | €1,336/m² | 52.42% | 3.5 km |
| Roost-Warendin | €1,622/m² | 44.07% | 3.8 km |
| Lambres-lez-Douai | €1,642/m² | 49.58% | 4.2 km |
| Flers-en-Escrebieux | €1,553/m² | 55.12% | 4.5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Nord, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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