Buying a house in Saint-Chamond
35,646 inhabitants, Loire (42), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Median price in Saint-Chamond over five years of DVF: €2,452/m² for houses (683 sales) and €1,275/m² for flats (1,198 sales). That is 34% above the median of the municipalities of Loire. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 44.14% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.3%. 32% above the department median (33.52%). Of 10,437 homes in Saint-Chamond with an energy certificate, 1,381 are rated F or G (13.2%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.9 per 1,000 homes, against 7.3 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Loire, Saint-Chamond ranks 49th of 317 for the median house price, 57th of 84 for flat prices, 12th of 320 for the property tax rate, 193rd of 276 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 42207, postcode 42400. Nearest municipality: L’Horme, 3.9 km away.
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Saint-Chamond in figures
| Indicator | Saint-Chamond | Loire | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,646 | 774,133 | - |
| House, median price | €2,452/m² | €2,062/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €1,275/m² | €1,303/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 44.14% | 33.52% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 8.3% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 13.2% | 19% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 4.9 | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 3 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 10 | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Saint-Chamond?
Median price in Saint-Chamond over five years of DVF: €2,452/m² for houses (683 sales) and €1,275/m² for flats (1,198 sales). That is 34% above the median of the municipalities of Loire.
What is the property tax rate in Saint-Chamond?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 44.14% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.3%. 32% above the department median (33.52%).
Where does Saint-Chamond stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Loire, Saint-Chamond ranks 49th of 317 for the median house price, 57th of 84 for flat prices, 12th of 320 for the property tax rate, 193rd of 276 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Saint-Chamond?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 4.9 per 1,000 homes, against 7.3 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Saint-Chamond
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Horme | €2,544/m² | 41.38% | 3.9 km |
| Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds | €2,447/m² | 42.71% | 4.9 km |
| La Grand-Croix | €2,686/m² | 47.49% | 5.5 km |
| Cellieu | €2,575/m² | 38.77% | 6.2 km |
| Saint-Paul-en-Jarez | €2,447/m² | 42.2% | 6.2 km |
| La Talaudière | €2,802/m² | 42.54% | 6.5 km |
Read more: every municipality in Loire, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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