Buying a house in Valence
64,458 inhabitants, Drôme (26), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Median price in Valence over five years of DVF: €2,627/m² for houses (1,133 sales) and €2,085/m² for flats (4,499 sales). That is 6% above the median of the municipalities of Drôme. Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 45.36% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.25%. 36% above the department median (33.31%). Of 21,786 homes in Valence with an energy certificate, 1,401 are rated F or G (6.4%). Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.5 per 1,000 homes, against 6 in the department and 5.6 in France. Among the municipalities of Drôme, Valence ranks 95th of 301 for the median house price, 33rd of 88 for flat prices, 3rd of 362 for the property tax rate, 172nd of 220 for the share of homes rated F or G. INSEE code 26362, postcode 26000. Nearest municipality: Malissard, 4.2 km away.
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Valence in figures
| Indicator | Valence | Drôme | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,458 | 524,207 | - |
| House, median price | €2,627/m² | €2,468/m² | - |
| Flat, median price | €2,085/m² | €1,919/m² | - |
| Property tax (buildings), 2025 rate | 45.36% | 33.31% (median) | 40.3% (median) |
| Household waste tax (TEOM) | 8.25% | - | - |
| Homes rated F or G | 6.4% | 10.2% (median) | 15.4% (median) |
| Burglaries / 1,000 homes | 5.5 | 6 | 5.6 |
| Physical violence outside family / 1,000 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Criminal damage / 1,000 | 11.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Transfer duties (department) | 4.5% | 4.5% | - |
Questions
What is the price per m² in Valence?
Median price in Valence over five years of DVF: €2,627/m² for houses (1,133 sales) and €2,085/m² for flats (4,499 sales). That is 6% above the median of the municipalities of Drôme.
What is the property tax rate in Valence?
Property tax rate on buildings in 2025: 45.36% (municipality and intercommunality), plus a household waste tax of 8.25%. 36% above the department median (33.31%).
Where does Valence stand in its department?
Among the municipalities of Drôme, Valence ranks 95th of 301 for the median house price, 33rd of 88 for flat prices, 3rd of 362 for the property tax rate, 172nd of 220 for the share of homes rated F or G.
How many burglaries in Valence?
Home burglaries recorded in 2025: 5.5 per 1,000 homes, against 6 in the department and 5.6 in France.
Municipalities near Valence
| Municipality | House, median | Property tax | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malissard | €2,775/m² | 33.8% | 4.2 km |
| Bourg-lès-Valence | €2,558/m² | 38.89% | 4.9 km |
| Portes-lès-Valence | €2,562/m² | 37.95% | 6 km |
| Beaumont-lès-Valence | €2,701/m² | 37.59% | 6 km |
| Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence | €2,671/m² | 33.19% | 6.1 km |
| Chabeuil | €2,804/m² | 36.74% | 7.1 km |
Read more: every municipality in Drôme, the notary fees calculator, what to check before buying.
Sources: INSEE, DVF, REI, SSMSI, ADEME, DGFiP.
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