Buying a house in Metz
122,572 inhabitants, Moselle (57), Grand Est.
In Alsace-Moselle the land register replaces DVF: there is no published median price in Metz. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 38.4% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 9.25%. 33% above the department median (28.84%). Of 41,598 homes in Metz with an energy certificate, 2,967 are rated F or G (7.1%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.7 per 1,000 homes, against 5.6 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Moselle, Metz ranks 41st of 725 for the property tax rate, 359th of 434 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 57463, postcode 57000, 57050, 57070. Nearest municipality: Montigny-lès-Metz, 3.1 km away.
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Metz in figures
| Indicator | Metz | Moselle | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,572 | 1,051,309 | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 38.4% | 28.84% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 9.25% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 7.1% | 14% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 6 | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 11.1 | 7 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Metz?
In Alsace-Moselle the land register replaces DVF: there is no published median price in Metz.
What is the property tax rate in Metz?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 38.4% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 9.25%. 33% above the department median (28.84%).
Where does Metz stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Moselle, Metz ranks 41st of 725 for the property tax rate, 359th of 434 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Metz?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.7 per 1,000 homes, against 5.6 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Metz
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montigny-lès-Metz | - | 35.38% | 3.1 km |
| Saint-Julien-lès-Metz | - | 30.02% | 3.8 km |
| Longeville-lès-Metz | - | 27.92% | 3.8 km |
| Peltre | - | 33.43% | 4.1 km |
| Vantoux | - | 30.02% | 4.1 km |
| Le Ban-Saint-Martin | - | 32.75% | 4.4 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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