Buying a house in Dunkerque
86,263 inhabitants, Nord (59), Hauts-de-France.
Median price in Dunkerque over five years of DVF: €1,939/m² for houses (3,103 sales) and €2,144/m² for flats (2,334 sales). That is 16% above the median of the municipalities of Nord. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 51.49% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 17.78%. 24% above the department median (41.5%). Of 22,821 homes in Dunkerque with an energy certificate, 1,903 are rated F or G (8.3%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.3 per 1,000 homes, against 6.7 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Nord, Dunkerque ranks 214th of 641 for the median house price, 84th of 139 for flat prices, 65th of 647 for the property tax rate, 448th of 582 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 59183, postcode 59140, 59240, 59279, 59430, 59640. Nearest municipality: Cappelle-la-Grande, 3.2 km away.
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Dunkerque in figures
| Indicator | Dunkerque | Nord | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,263 | 2,615,635 | - |
| House, median price | €1,939/m² | €1,922/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,144/m² | €2,914/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 51.49% | 41.5% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 17.78% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 8.3% | 12.3% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.9 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 11.8 | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Dunkerque?
Median price in Dunkerque over five years of DVF: €1,939/m² for houses (3,103 sales) and €2,144/m² for flats (2,334 sales). That is 16% above the median of the municipalities of Nord.
What is the property tax rate in Dunkerque?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 51.49% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 17.78%. 24% above the department median (41.5%).
Where does Dunkerque stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Nord, Dunkerque ranks 214th of 641 for the median house price, 84th of 139 for flat prices, 65th of 647 for the property tax rate, 448th of 582 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Dunkerque?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.3 per 1,000 homes, against 6.7 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Dunkerque
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle-la-Grande | €1,881/m² | 50.98% | 3.2 km |
| Grande-Synthe | €1,618/m² | 39.24% | 3.5 km |
| Coudekerque-Branche | €1,800/m² | 57.27% | 3.9 km |
| Armbouts-Cappel | €1,978/m² | 42.86% | 4 km |
| Spycker | €2,210/m² | 44.87% | 5.2 km |
| Bierne | €2,237/m² | 43.1% | 6.6 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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