Buying a house in Marseille
886,040 inhabitants, Bouches-du-Rhône (13), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Median price in Marseille over five years of DVF: €4,749/m² for houses (7,202 sales) and €3,095/m² for flats (56,638 sales). That is 15% above the median of the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 47.87% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 18.1%. 21% above the department median (39.4%). Of 239,283 homes in Marseille with an energy certificate, 8,335 are rated F or G (3.5%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.3 per 1,000 homes, against 8 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille ranks 31st of 119 for the median house price, 68th of 108 for flat prices, 17th of 119 for the property tax rate, 45th of 118 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 13055, postcode 13001, 13002, 13003, 13004, 13005, 13006, 13007, 13008, 13009, 13010, 13011, 13012, 13013, 13014, 13015, 13016. Nearest municipality: La Penne-sur-Huveaune, 11.2 km away.
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Marseille in figures
| Indicator | Marseille | Bouches-du-Rhône | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 886,040 | 2,087,658 | - |
| House, median price | €4,749/m² | €4,162/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €3,095/m² | €3,275/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 47.87% | 39.4% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 18.1% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 3.5% | 3.1% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 9.3 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 13.4 | 10.6 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Marseille?
Median price in Marseille over five years of DVF: €4,749/m² for houses (7,202 sales) and €3,095/m² for flats (56,638 sales). That is 15% above the median of the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône.
What is the property tax rate in Marseille?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 47.87% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 18.1%. 21% above the department median (39.4%).
Where does Marseille stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille ranks 31st of 119 for the median house price, 68th of 108 for flat prices, 17th of 119 for the property tax rate, 45th of 118 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Marseille?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.3 per 1,000 homes, against 8 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Marseille
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Penne-sur-Huveaune | €4,703/m² | 67.86% | 11.2 km |
| Plan-de-Cuques | €5,018/m² | 28.28% | 11.5 km |
| Septèmes-les-Vallons | €3,764/m² | 52.01% | 12.5 km |
| Allauch | €4,897/m² | 51.1% | 13.2 km |
| Le Rove | €4,639/m² | 42.58% | 14 km |
| Les Pennes-Mirabeau | €4,281/m² | 48.57% | 14.2 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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