Buying a house in Palaiseau
37,471 inhabitants, Essonne (91), Île-de-France.
Median price in Palaiseau over five years of DVF: €4,841/m² for houses (600 sales) and €4,041/m² for flats (1,541 sales). That is 53% above the median of the municipalities of Essonne. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 35.68% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.56%. 5% below the department median (37.39%). Of 14,284 homes in Palaiseau with an energy certificate, 761 are rated F or G (5.3%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.8 per 1,000 homes, against 6.3 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Essonne, Palaiseau ranks 5th of 192 for the median house price, 19th of 134 for flat prices, 120th of 194 for the property tax rate, 153rd of 179 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 91477, postcode 91120. Nearest municipality: Villebon-sur-Yvette, 2.2 km away.
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Palaiseau in figures
| Indicator | Palaiseau | Essonne | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,471 | 1,338,485 | - |
| House, median price | €4,841/m² | €3,478/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €4,041/m² | €3,128/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 35.68% | 37.39% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 4.56% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 5.3% | 11.3% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Palaiseau?
Median price in Palaiseau over five years of DVF: €4,841/m² for houses (600 sales) and €4,041/m² for flats (1,541 sales). That is 53% above the median of the municipalities of Essonne.
What is the property tax rate in Palaiseau?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 35.68% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.56%. 5% below the department median (37.39%).
Where does Palaiseau stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Essonne, Palaiseau ranks 5th of 192 for the median house price, 19th of 134 for flat prices, 120th of 194 for the property tax rate, 153rd of 179 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Palaiseau?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.8 per 1,000 homes, against 6.3 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Palaiseau
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villebon-sur-Yvette | €4,102/m² | 34.35% | 2.2 km |
| Igny | €4,965/m² | 45.33% | 2.5 km |
| Vauhallan | €5,373/m² | 38.46% | 2.7 km |
| Massy | €4,788/m² | 32.32% | 3.2 km |
| Orsay | €4,415/m² | 45.99% | 3.6 km |
| Champlan | €3,516/m² | 40.25% | 3.6 km |
Read more: every municipality in Essonne, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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