Buying a house in Forbach
20,493 inhabitants, Moselle (57), Grand Est.
In Alsace-Moselle the land register replaces DVF: there is no published median price in Forbach. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 38.34% (municipality and intercommunality). 33% above the department median (28.84%). Of 9,148 homes in Forbach with an energy certificate, 328 are rated F or G (3.6%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.6 per 1,000 homes, against 5.6 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Moselle, Forbach ranks 42nd of 725 for the property tax rate, 411th of 434 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 57227, postcode 57600. Nearest municipality: Œting, 2.1 km away.
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Forbach in figures
| Indicator | Forbach | Moselle | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,493 | 1,051,309 | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 38.34% | 28.84% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Homes rated F or G | 3.6% | 14% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 11.8 | 7 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Forbach?
In Alsace-Moselle the land register replaces DVF: there is no published median price in Forbach.
What is the property tax rate in Forbach?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 38.34% (municipality and intercommunality). 33% above the department median (28.84%).
Where does Forbach stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Moselle, Forbach ranks 42nd of 725 for the property tax rate, 411th of 434 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Forbach?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.6 per 1,000 homes, against 5.6 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Forbach
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Œting | - | 34.56% | 2.1 km |
| Stiring-Wendel | - | 30.49% | 2.7 km |
| Schœneck | - | 30.36% | 2.8 km |
| Petite-Rosselle | - | 33.87% | 3.3 km |
| Morsbach | - | 27.05% | 3.7 km |
| Behren-lès-Forbach | - | 29.9% | 4.3 km |
Read more: every municipality in Moselle, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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