Buying a house in Le Mans
146,249 inhabitants, Sarthe (72), Pays de la Loire.
Median price in Le Mans over five years of DVF: €2,153/m² for houses (5,602 sales) and €1,875/m² for flats (6,267 sales). That is 67% above the median of the municipalities of Sarthe. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 47.8% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 6.71%. 13% above the department median (42.34%). Of 53,584 homes in Le Mans with an energy certificate, 2,543 are rated F or G (4.7%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 7.2 per 1,000 homes, against 6.8 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Sarthe, Le Mans ranks 9th of 349 for the median house price, 3rd of 19 for flat prices, 59th of 352 for the property tax rate, 274th of 291 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 72181, postcode 72000, 72100. Nearest municipality: Rouillon, 4.4 km away.
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Le Mans in figures
| Indicator | Le Mans | Sarthe | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,249 | 566,733 | - |
| House, median price | €2,153/m² | €1,579/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €1,875/m² | €1,814/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 47.8% | 42.34% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 6.71% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 4.7% | 16.3% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 7.2 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Le Mans?
Median price in Le Mans over five years of DVF: €2,153/m² for houses (5,602 sales) and €1,875/m² for flats (6,267 sales). That is 67% above the median of the municipalities of Sarthe.
What is the property tax rate in Le Mans?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 47.8% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 6.71%. 13% above the department median (42.34%).
Where does Le Mans stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Sarthe, Le Mans ranks 9th of 349 for the median house price, 3rd of 19 for flat prices, 59th of 352 for the property tax rate, 274th of 291 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Le Mans?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 7.2 per 1,000 homes, against 6.8 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Le Mans
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouillon | €2,395/m² | 46.75% | 4.4 km |
| Allonnes | €1,716/m² | 49.56% | 4.6 km |
| Arnage | €1,890/m² | 50.02% | 5.7 km |
| Coulaines | €2,039/m² | 57.87% | 6 km |
| Saint-Pavace | €2,285/m² | 41.42% | 6.5 km |
| La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin | €2,225/m² | 41.78% | 6.5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Sarthe, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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