Buying a house in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
45,931 inhabitants, Yvelines (78), Île-de-France.
Median price in Saint-Germain-en-Laye over five years of DVF: €7,193/m² for houses (478 sales) and €6,547/m² for flats (2,375 sales). That is 118% above the median of the municipalities of Yvelines. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 24.95% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.24%. 13% below the department median (28.54%). Of 14,392 homes in Saint-Germain-en-Laye with an energy certificate, 2,142 are rated F or G (14.9%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 6.2 per 1,000 homes, against 5.7 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Yvelines, Saint-Germain-en-Laye ranks 8th of 254 for the median house price, 2nd of 145 for flat prices, 201st of 259 for the property tax rate, 116th of 245 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 78551, postcode 78100, 78112. Nearest municipality: Le Mesnil-le-Roi, 1.5 km away.
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Saint-Germain-en-Laye in figures
| Indicator | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Yvelines | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,931 | 1,485,086 | - |
| House, median price | €7,193/m² | €3,892/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €6,547/m² | €4,100/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 24.95% | 28.54% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 4.24% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 14.9% | 14.4% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 3 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 5% | 5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Median price in Saint-Germain-en-Laye over five years of DVF: €7,193/m² for houses (478 sales) and €6,547/m² for flats (2,375 sales). That is 118% above the median of the municipalities of Yvelines.
What is the property tax rate in Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 24.95% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 4.24%. 13% below the department median (28.54%).
Where does Saint-Germain-en-Laye stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Yvelines, Saint-Germain-en-Laye ranks 8th of 254 for the median house price, 2nd of 145 for flat prices, 201st of 259 for the property tax rate, 116th of 245 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 6.2 per 1,000 homes, against 5.7 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Saint-Germain-en-Laye
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mesnil-le-Roi | €6,621/m² | 28% | 1.5 km |
| Montesson | €5,544/m² | 21.18% | 2.7 km |
| Maisons-Laffitte | €8,283/m² | 30.82% | 4.1 km |
| Le Pecq | €6,524/m² | 30.63% | 4.3 km |
| Le Vésinet | €8,787/m² | 27.18% | 4.7 km |
| Chatou | €7,302/m² | 24.01% | 5.1 km |
Read more: every municipality in Yvelines, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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