Buying a house in Saint-Étienne
173,136 inhabitants, Loire (42), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Median price in Saint-Étienne over five years of DVF: €2,172/m² for houses (1,279 sales) and €1,219/m² for flats (13,818 sales). That is 19% above the median of the municipalities of Loire. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 48.28% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.3%. 44% above the department median (33.52%). Of 61,272 homes in Saint-Étienne with an energy certificate, 6,372 are rated F or G (10.4%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.9 per 1,000 homes, against 7.3 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Loire, Saint-Étienne ranks 92nd of 317 for the median house price, 62nd of 84 for flat prices, 3rd of 320 for the property tax rate, 225th of 276 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 42218, postcode 42000, 42100, 42230. Nearest municipality: La Ricamarie, 2.2 km away.
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Saint-Étienne in figures
| Indicator | Saint-Étienne | Loire | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 173,136 | 774,133 | - |
| House, median price | €2,172/m² | €2,062/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €1,219/m² | €1,303/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 48.28% | 33.52% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 8.3% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 10.4% | 19% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 9.9 | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 15.2 | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Saint-Étienne?
Median price in Saint-Étienne over five years of DVF: €2,172/m² for houses (1,279 sales) and €1,219/m² for flats (13,818 sales). That is 19% above the median of the municipalities of Loire.
What is the property tax rate in Saint-Étienne?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 48.28% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.3%. 44% above the department median (33.52%).
Where does Saint-Étienne stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Loire, Saint-Étienne ranks 92nd of 317 for the median house price, 62nd of 84 for flat prices, 3rd of 320 for the property tax rate, 225th of 276 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Saint-Étienne?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 9.9 per 1,000 homes, against 7.3 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Saint-Étienne
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ricamarie | €1,893/m² | 47.01% | 2.2 km |
| Roche-la-Molière | €2,413/m² | 44.74% | 3 km |
| Saint-Genest-Lerpt | €2,752/m² | 46.9% | 4.2 km |
| Le Chambon-Feugerolles | €2,025/m² | 43.49% | 4.3 km |
| Villars | €2,635/m² | 40.25% | 5 km |
| Saint-Priest-en-Jarez | €2,777/m² | 42.6% | 5.6 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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