Where to buy in Franche-Comté?
The diversity of profiles and projects naturally leads to comparing local markets. To help with the decision, here are some pointers:
- Living in a vibrant city like Besançon or Montbéliard. Besançon offers a dynamic real estate market, with an average price around €1,424/m² for generous spaces (average of 321 m² on Green Acres).
- Montbéliard attracts with its innovation, with houses and apartments where the average price reaches €2,138/m². These cities benefit from facilitated connections and an active cultural life.
- Settling in a small town like Pontarlier or Ornans. In Pontarlier, the real estate market remains accessible with an average price of €1,636/m² (Green Acres data).
These municipalities offer tranquility, access to major roads, and more affordable markets than large urban centers.
The Comtois countryside, a true refuge
The Comtois villages continue to charm – the number of transactions recorded in Doubs in 2024 stands at 6,157, with an average price of €168,000.
Across the Jura, 2,827 acquisitions have been recorded, with an average price of €154,000. In Haute-Saône, the typical house is displayed at €116,000, for a more generous area (112 m² on average), while in the Territoire de Belfort, the price averages €139,000 for 93 m².
All the more reasons to attract those looking for space, greenery, and controlled budgets.
- Calm, nature, and gentle prices: Secondary residences keep increasing in Haute-Saône (they represent 13% of transactions), evidence of the area’s appeal as a refuge or for telecommuting.
- Internationalization: According to Green Acres, the region also interests foreign buyers, mainly Swiss, Belgian, and Dutch. In the Jura, the Swiss, as the main foreign buyers, represented 63% of the foreign clientele in 2024.
Tips for choosing well in Franche-Comté
Before any project, analyze the major local trends:
- Local market: Prices have changed little in recent years (+1% in Jura and Territoire de Belfort, stability in Doubs, slight decline in Haute-Saône). Be sure to check the pace of transactions, as well as the share of foreign clients that energize certain micro-markets.
- Environment: Beyond the generous natural setting, note the rise of urban innovations like those in Besançon or Montbéliard, and the typical size of properties, which are often more spacious in rural areas.
Whether you choose urban dynamics, the friendliness of a medium-sized town, or the tranquility of a village in Doubs, Jura, Territoire de Belfort, or Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté offers genuine alternatives for every lifestyle.
