Buying a house in Rouen
117,662 inhabitants, Seine-Maritime (76), Normandie.
Median price in Rouen over five years of DVF: €2,786/m² for houses (1,843 sales) and €2,821/m² for flats (10,296 sales). That is 47% above the median of the municipalities of Seine-Maritime. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 49.49% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.06%. In line with the department median (48.07%). Of 61,343 homes in Rouen with an energy certificate, 6,412 are rated F or G (10.5%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.6 per 1,000 homes, against 5.1 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Seine-Maritime, Rouen ranks 14th of 697 for the median house price, 18th of 93 for flat prices, 292nd of 707 for the property tax rate, 353rd of 494 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 76540, postcode 76000, 76100. Nearest municipality: Mont-Saint-Aignan, 3 km away.
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Rouen in figures
| Indicator | Rouen | Seine-Maritime | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,662 | 1,260,964 | - |
| House, median price | €2,786/m² | €2,097/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,821/m² | €2,383/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 49.49% | 48.07% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 8.06% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 10.5% | 14.5% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 12.8 | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Rouen?
Median price in Rouen over five years of DVF: €2,786/m² for houses (1,843 sales) and €2,821/m² for flats (10,296 sales). That is 47% above the median of the municipalities of Seine-Maritime.
What is the property tax rate in Rouen?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 49.49% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.06%. In line with the department median (48.07%).
Where does Rouen stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Seine-Maritime, Rouen ranks 14th of 697 for the median house price, 18th of 93 for flat prices, 292nd of 707 for the property tax rate, 353rd of 494 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Rouen?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.6 per 1,000 homes, against 5.1 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Rouen
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont-Saint-Aignan | €3,339/m² | 50.09% | 3 km |
| Le Petit-Quevilly | €1,954/m² | 59.36% | 3.1 km |
| Sotteville-lès-Rouen | €2,257/m² | 53.46% | 3.3 km |
| Bonsecours | €2,750/m² | 53.83% | 3.7 km |
| Bihorel | €3,034/m² | 54.57% | 3.7 km |
| Bois-Guillaume | €3,297/m² | 46.42% | 4.1 km |
Read more: every municipality in Seine-Maritime, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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