What is the ScorCity score?
Every municipality in France receives a score from 0 to 100 that synthesizes over 16 objective criteria from public data. The higher the score, the greater the real estate investment potential.
The 6 pillars of the score
💰 Rental Yield (25%)
Ratio between average rents and purchase prices per sqm. A gross yield above 6% is considered excellent. Data comes from actual transactions (DVF) and rental references.
🏠 Property Prices (20%)
Median price per sqm from actual transactions. Affordable prices improve the score as they enable better yields and lower initial investment. Expensive municipalities (Paris, Nice, Annecy) are penalized on this criterion.
⚡ Energy Performance (15%)
Distribution of EPC ratings in the housing stock. A municipality with many well-rated homes (A, B, C) gets a better score. With the progressive ban on renting energy-inefficient properties, this criterion has become strategic.
🛡 Safety (15%)
Crime rate relative to population, based on SSMSI data. Safety is a major criterion for tenants and directly influences long-term property value.
🌳 Quality of Life (15%)
Synthesis of multiple indicators: public facilities, water quality, fiber and mobile coverage, healthcare access, education, transport. A good quality of life attracts tenants and increases property value.
📈 Growth Dynamics (10%)
Demographic growth, new construction, property price trends. A dynamic municipality attracts tenants and offers capital appreciation potential.
How to read a municipality profile?
Each municipality profile includes:
- The overall score and its position in the national ranking
- Sub-scores per pillar with a visual gauge
- Raw data: price/sqm, average rent, population, EPC, safety
- Charts showing trends (prices, population, construction)
- An interactive location map
How to use the rankings?
ScorCity offers 6 thematic rankings:
- Overall Score — the most balanced municipalities
- Best Yield — to maximize rental income
- Lowest Prices — for minimal down payment
- Quality of Life — to attract long-term tenants
- Best EPC — to avoid renovation costs
- Safety — for a secure investment
How to use the map?
La carte interactive displays 34,000 French municipalities. Navigate, zoom, and filter by score, price, yield or population. The results on the left update in real time.
FAQ
Is the score investment advice?
No. The ScorCity score is an indicator based on public data. It does not constitute investment advice and does not replace professional guidance.
How often is the data updated?
Depending on the source: daily for some APIs, monthly or annually for bulk files (DVF, INSEE, SSMSI).
How many municipalities are covered?
ScorCity covers 35,000+ municipalities in metropolitan France.