Buying a house in Istres
44,292 inhabitants, Bouches-du-Rhône (13), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Median price in Istres over five years of DVF: €3,316/m² for houses (1,372 sales) and €2,826/m² for flats (1,085 sales). That is 20% below the median of the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 56.76% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 14%. 44% above the department median (39.4%). Of 10,843 homes in Istres with an energy certificate, 224 are rated F or G (2.1%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 7.8 per 1,000 homes, against 8 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône, Istres ranks 99th of 119 for the median house price, 81st of 108 for flat prices, 3rd of 119 for the property tax rate, 98th of 118 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 13047, postcode 13118, 13800. Nearest municipality: Miramas, 6.9 km away.
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Istres in figures
| Indicator | Istres | Bouches-du-Rhône | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,292 | 2,087,658 | - |
| House, median price | €3,316/m² | €4,162/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,826/m² | €3,275/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 56.76% | 39.4% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 14% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 2.1% | 3.1% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 9 | 10.6 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Istres?
Median price in Istres over five years of DVF: €3,316/m² for houses (1,372 sales) and €2,826/m² for flats (1,085 sales). That is 20% below the median of the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône.
What is the property tax rate in Istres?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 56.76% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 14%. 44% above the department median (39.4%).
Where does Istres stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône, Istres ranks 99th of 119 for the median house price, 81st of 108 for flat prices, 3rd of 119 for the property tax rate, 98th of 118 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Istres?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 7.8 per 1,000 homes, against 8 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Istres
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramas | €3,119/m² | 45.82% | 6.9 km |
| Saint-Martin-de-Crau | €3,198/m² | 42.51% | 9.4 km |
| Saint-Chamas | €3,594/m² | 47.82% | 10 km |
| Cornillon-Confoux | €4,193/m² | 26.38% | 10.8 km |
| Fos-sur-Mer | €3,318/m² | 44.88% | 10.9 km |
| Grans | €4,086/m² | 45.38% | 11.1 km |
Read more: every municipality in Bouches-du-Rhône, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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