Buying a house in Laval
49,400 inhabitants, Mayenne (53), Pays de la Loire.
Median price in Laval over five years of DVF: €2,211/m² for houses (1,821 sales) and €2,000/m² for flats (1,972 sales). That is 85% above the median of the municipalities of Mayenne. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 46.31% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.1%. In line with the department median (47.18%). Of 15,716 homes in Laval with an energy certificate, 896 are rated F or G (5.7%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.8 per 1,000 homes, against 5.9 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Mayenne, Laval ranks 3rd of 240 for the median house price, 5th of 17 for flat prices, 138th of 240 for the property tax rate, 198th of 211 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 53130, postcode 53000. Nearest municipality: L’Huisserie, 4.8 km away.
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Laval in figures
| Indicator | Laval | Mayenne | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,400 | 305,468 | - |
| House, median price | €2,211/m² | €1,445/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,000/m² | €1,889/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 46.31% | 47.18% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 8.1% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 5.7% | 16.9% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 10.4 | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Laval?
Median price in Laval over five years of DVF: €2,211/m² for houses (1,821 sales) and €2,000/m² for flats (1,972 sales). That is 85% above the median of the municipalities of Mayenne.
What is the property tax rate in Laval?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 46.31% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.1%. In line with the department median (47.18%).
Where does Laval stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Mayenne, Laval ranks 3rd of 240 for the median house price, 5th of 17 for flat prices, 138th of 240 for the property tax rate, 198th of 211 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Laval?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.8 per 1,000 homes, against 5.9 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Laval
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Huisserie | €2,224/m² | 45.74% | 4.8 km |
| Bonchamp-lès-Laval | €2,192/m² | 43.58% | 5.4 km |
| Forcé | €1,748/m² | 55.57% | 5.7 km |
| Saint-Berthevin | €2,098/m² | 45.34% | 6 km |
| Montigné-le-Brillant | €1,902/m² | 42.32% | 6 km |
| Changé | €2,271/m² | 40.71% | 6.5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Mayenne, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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