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Orsay
Medium city · 91400 · Île-de-France
👥 Population
16 498
2023 · INSEE
🏠 Median price /m²
4 038 €
📈 -3% since 2015
💰 Gross yield
5.8 %
rent / purchase price
⚡ Avg. energy rating
E
🔴 34.1 % energy sieves (F-G) (F-G)
🎯 Investment score Low
Orsay — Score 39/100.
Why this score? This score is penalized mainly by a high purchase price for the area (9/100) and an energy-inefficient housing stock (16/100).
39
💰 Yield36
🌳 Quality of life68
📊 Dynamism66
💸 Affordability9
🛡️ Safety43
⚡ Energy rating16
🏠 Property prices
DVF · 81 Transactions · Orsay
🏢 Apt. /m²
4 038 €
🏡 House /m²
4 206 €
📋 Transactions
81
📈 Price per m² evolution (2020 — 2024)
📊 Annual transaction volume
📊 Nearby municipalities
| City | Apt. | House | Trans. | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Évry-Courcouronnes | 2 174 € | 2 841 € | 495 | 66 919 |
| Corbeil-Essonnes | 2 612 € | 3 080 € | 640 | 54 471 |
| Massy | 4 140 € | 4 574 € | 540 | 51 729 |
| Savigny-sur-Orge | 3 350 € | 3 841 € | 454 | 37 601 |
| Palaiseau | 4 026 € | 4 527 € | 348 | 37 471 |
| Athis-Mons | 3 372 € | 4 200 € | 315 | 36 613 |
💰 Rental yield
Calculated from DVF prices and observed rents
🏠 Average rent
19.58 €/m²
monthly
💰 Gross yield
5.8 %
⏳ Payback period
17.2 years
🏘️ Rental market & tension
INSEE Housing Stock 2021 · Pinel ABC zoning · Tense areas
🏠 Main residences
88.1 %
🏖️ Secondary homes
3.3 %
🚪 Vacant homes
8.6 %
🏢 Apartments
52.3 %
46.9 % houses
🎯 Pinel zoneⓘOfficial Pinel zoning. A Bis = very high tension (Paris, French Riviera), A = high tension (metropolises), B1 = moderate, B2 = low, C = relaxed market.
A
Strong tension
⚖️ Tense area (ALUR law)ⓘTense area under article 232 of the French Tax Code (CGI) / ALUR law. Enables rent control and applies the vacant housing tax.
Yes
Rent control possible
💶 Local taxation
REI · DGFIP · Exercice 2024
🏠 Property tax (built)ⓘMunicipal property tax rate on built properties (TFB). Applied to the cadastral rental value to calculate the owner's annual property tax.
46.000 %
Global rate 2024
🌾 Property tax (unbuilt)ⓘMunicipal property tax rate on unbuilt properties (TFNB): land, fields, forests.
132.890 %
🏘️ Housing tax
27.270 %
Secondary homes
🗑️ Waste collection taxⓘTEOM — Household Waste Collection Tax. Applied by the municipality or intermunicipality to finance waste collection and treatment.
5.460 %
🌾 Land tax (unbuilt) REI
3.13 %
👥 Demographics
API Geo + INSEE
🧑🤝🧑 Inhabitants
16 498
2023
📐 Area
7.42 km²
2223 inh/km²
💶 Median income
33 200 €
📊 Median age
37.0 yrs
41.3% under 30
💼 Activity rate
71.1 %
ages 15-64
📉 Unemployment rate
7.3 %
2021 census
🎯 Poverty rateⓘShare of population living below the poverty line (60% of national median income). Source FILOSOFI 2021, calculated only for municipalities ≥ 2,000 inhabitants.
6.0 %
60% FILOSOFI threshold
🏢 Local economy & dynamism
SIRENE · INSEE
🏢 Active businesses
3 879
SIRENE database 2026
✨ 2024 creations
417
+27.1% vs 2023
📊 2023 creations
328
💼 Economic density
235
Businesses / 1,000 pop.
🚉 Transport & accessibility
SNCF Open Data · INSEE Urban Areas 2020
🚆 Nearest train station
Igny
À 5.65 km · Segment B
🏙️ Urban attraction areaⓘUrban Attraction Areas (INSEE 2020): municipal classification based on commuting relationships with urban hubs. Main hub / secondary / suburban crown / outside.
Paris
Secondary hub
🏛️ IntercommunalityⓘEPCI — Public Establishment for Intermunicipal Cooperation. Community of communes, agglomeration, urban or metropolitan community grouping the municipality with its neighbors.
CA Communauté Paris-Saclay
EPCI
📍 Rail access
Good
Station distance
🎓 Education
National Education API
📚 Schools
2
🏫 Middle schools
3
🎓 High schools
2
🏆 Baccalaureate results
| High school | Type | Pass rate | Honors | V.A. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYCEE BLAISE PASCAL | public | 99.0 % | — | +0.0 |
| COURS SECOAIRE | privé sous contrat | 99.0 % | — | +0.0 |
🎯 Brevet exam (2021)ⓘBrevet (DNB) — French middle school exam. The rate shown is the average across public and private middle schools in the municipality, latest published session.
96.5 %
Average pass rate · 3 middle schools
📊 Niveau social des établissements
Indicateur Éducation nationale du milieu social des élèves (moyenne nationale ≈ 103). Plus élevé = plus favorisé.
🏫 Middle school IPS
| Middle school | Sector | IPS |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE PRIVE D ORSAY | privé sous contrat | 147.8 |
| COLLEGE ALAIN FOURNIER | public | 142.1 |
| COLLEGE ALEXANDRE FLEMING | public | 138.9 |
🏥 Healthcare
BPE · FINESS
🏥 Hospitals
5
💊 Pharmacies
6
🔬 Laboratories
3
🏥 Établissements de santé
33
Source FINESS
💊 Pharmacies
6
🏪 Amenities & services
BPE · INSEE
📋 Services_publics
214
📋 Commerce
161
📋 Enseignement
38
🏥 Sante
163
🚆 Transport
29
⚽ Sport
35
🎭 Culture
11
🛡️ Safety
SSMSI · SSMSI · Ministry of the Interior
| Indicator | Incidents | Rate ‰ | Nat. average | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vols sans violence contre des personnes | 181 | 11.00 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | +51 % vs moy. |
| Destructions et dégradations volontaires | 133 | 8.10 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | Dans la moyenne |
| Escroqueries et fraudes aux moyens de paiement | 120 | 7.30 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | +16 % vs moy. |
| Cambriolages de logement | 97 | 11.70 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | +56 % vs moy. |
| Vols dans les véhicules | 51 | 3.10 ‰ | 5.2 ‰ | -40 % vs moy. |
| Usage de stupéfiants | 49 | 3.00 ‰ | 8.4 ‰ | -64 % vs moy. |
| Violences physiques intrafamiliales | 48 | 2.90 ‰ | 4.2 ‰ | -31 % vs moy. |
| Vols d'accessoires sur véhicules | 46 | 2.80 ‰ | 3.7 ‰ | -24 % vs moy. |
| Usage de stupéfiants (AFD) | 38 | 2.30 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | -69 % vs moy. |
| Violences physiques hors cadre familial | 35 | 2.10 ‰ | 4.0 ‰ | -48 % vs moy. |
| Vols de véhicule | 34 | 2.10 ‰ | 2.4 ‰ | Dans la moyenne |
| Violences sexuelles | 25 | 1.50 ‰ | 2.4 ‰ | -38 % vs moy. |
| Vols violents sans arme | 6 | 0.40 ‰ | 1.0 ‰ | -60 % vs moy. |
⚡ Energy performance
44 DPE · ADEME
📊 Energy rating distribution
A
2.3 %
B
0.0 %
C
2.3 %
D
25.0 %
25.0 %
E
36.4 %
36.4 %
F
18.2 %
18.2 %
G
15.9 %
15.9 %
34.1 % energy sieves (F-G) (F+G) — Nat. average : 17 %
💶 Energy rating impact on price per m²
🏛️ Historical heritage
Mérimée database · 1 protected monuments
| Building | Era |
|---|---|
| immeuble | 1er quart 19e siècle |
⚠️ Natural and technological risks
Géorisques API · 2 risks identified
Transport de marchandises dangereuses
Inondation
📡 Digital coverage
ARCEP
📶 Ultra-fast broadband
100.0 %
💧 Drinking water quality
API Hub'Eau · 39 531 analyses · SUEZ EAU FRANCE
⚗️ Physicochemistry
✅ Compliant
📋 analyses
39 531
⚡ EV charging stations
IRVE
🔌 Stations
6
⚡ Charge points
36
🚀 Incl. fast charging
6
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📍 Nearby municipalities
Nearest geographically
| City | Distance | Score | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Ulis | 1.7 km | 59/100 | 25 886 |
| Bures-sur-Yvette | 2.3 km | 32/100 | 9 548 |
| Vauhallan | 3.7 km | 41/100 | 1 945 |
| Villejust | 3.1 km | 32/100 | 2 558 |
| Palaiseau | 3.6 km | 56/100 | 37 471 |
| Saclay | 4.6 km | 32/100 | 4 437 |
| Villebon-sur-Yvette | 3.5 km | 45/100 | 10 291 |
| Marcoussis | 5.5 km | 32/100 | 8 618 |
❓ Frequently asked questions about Orsay
What is the price per m² in Orsay? ▶
The median price per m² in Orsay is 4 038 €.
What is the rental yield in Orsay? ▶
The gross rental yield in Orsay is 5.8%.
Is Orsay a good real estate investment? ▶
Orsay has a ScorCity score of 39/100, making it a risky investment.
What is the average energy rating in Orsay? ▶
The most common energy rating class in Orsay is E.
What are the natural risks in Orsay? ▶
2 risks are identified in Orsay: Transport de marchandises dangereuses, Inondation.