Mueang Chiang Mai
Mueang Chiang Mai brings together the moated Old City, Nimman, Chiang Mai University and established neighborhoods along the Ping River. Its market spans central condos, townhomes and quieter houses toward the district edge.
Last updated: October 2026
4,502
Active Listings
2,113
For rent
2,389
For sale
฿2.4M
Median Sale Price
฿24K/mo
Median Monthly Rent
฿60K
Price per sqm
Properties in Mueang Chiang Mai
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Area profile: Mueang Chiang Mai
Everything we know about this area, from official Thai government and open sources.
Medians and yields appear only when each required price sample has at least 30 active listings. Prices are asking prices.
Market Overview
Price per sqm
| Property Type | Listings | Median Sale Price | Price per sqm | Median Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo | 2,829 | ฿2.4M | ฿60K | ฿24K/mo | 12.0% |
| House | 1,574 | ฿6.9M | ฿36K | ฿45K/mo | 7.8% |
| Land | 29 | — | — | — | — |
| Office | 70 | ฿20.0M | ฿43K | — | — |
Listings — Mueang Chiang Mai
Gross Rental Yield — Mueang Chiang Mai
Prices by Bedroom Count
Condo
Official land appraisal (municipal area)
Construction cost (province median)
Minimum appraisal฿400 / m²
Median appraisal฿7,900 / m²
Maximum appraisal฿13,000 / m²
Construction cost ranges from ฿400 / m² to ฿13,000 / m² per m²
Official appraisal vs. asking price
Official appraisal (Treasury)฿38,200 / m²
Market asking price (condo)฿60,000 / m²
Asking prices are 1.6× the official appraisal.
Based on 3138 appraised condo units
People
220,284−2.9% since 2021
Gender split
Registered population (male)47%
Registered population (female)53%
Registered houses
182,949
Population density
1,218.3 people / km²
People per house
1.2
Environment
Air quality
Province-level reading (Chiang Mai)
PM2.5 annual mean
20.6 µg/m³
WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 15 µg/m³ PM10. Thai standard: 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 / 50 µg/m³ PM10.
Terrain & climate
Minimum elevation303.2 m
Median elevation321 m
Maximum elevation1,302.9 m
Elevation ranges from 303.2 m to 1,302.9 m
Elevation range
999.7 m
Flood exposure
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Flash-flood terrain susceptibility
MinimalLowModerateHigh
Flash-flood terrain susceptibility band: HighSinkhole susceptibility (DMR)
Not assessed by DMR — this area has not been surveyed for sinkhole susceptibility.
Height above nearest drainage (10th percentile)
-6.9 m
Distance to nearest stream (10th percentile)
24.1 m
Terrain slope (90th percentile)
9.5%
Drought
Rainfall deficit vs 1981–2010+ normal (CHIRPS) — a meteorological reading, not soil moisture, and not a forecast.
Latest 3-month rainfall vs normal
96.3%
Share of 10-day periods in deficit (10y)
8.9%
Worst 3-month deficit (10y)
33.2%
Air quality
PM2.5 — OpenAQ
Reference-grade station
20.6 µg/m³
Amenities in Mueang Chiang Mai
What's within reach — shops, schools, transit and more.
317
Shopping
177
Education
369
Health
1
Transport
182
Leisure
592
Services
46
Nature
2891
food
385
nightlife
Shopping centers(5)Show
Supermarkets(5)Show
International schools(1)Show
Hospitals(5)Show
Parks(5)Show
Coworking spaces(5)Show
Amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Projects in Mueang Chiang Mai
Condos and developments in this area
Village of Baan Rim Naam
Village of Baan Rim Naam is a condominium project located in San Phisuea, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai. The developer and completion date are not specified. Among the nearby places is the Boeing 747-400 attraction, reachable in about 4 minutes, while Chiang Mai Sky Adventure airport is around 16 minutes away and Pang Pao Beach about 34 minutes away. The surrounding district of Mueang Chiang Mai includes central condominiums as well as quieter residential areas toward the district edge. Recent transaction data shows a median sale price of THB 14,752,500, or approximately THB 49,286 per square meter. This figure is based on 8 recent transactions as of 2026-01-01. Buyers seeking a condominium in San Phisuea may therefore find Village of Baan Rim Naam a point of reference within this price range.
The Treasure
The Treasure is a condominium located in Nong Pa Khrang, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai. The project offers a range of amenities including a pool, gym, sauna, Finnish sauna, garden, parking spaces, and 24-hour security with CCTV and receptionist service. Nearby, Central Festival Shopping Mall is about 960m away, Sunshine Massage School about 1129m away, and Payap University Lifelong Learning Center about 1403m away. Further afield, a fruit market is about 7 minutes away, Chiang Mai Sky Adventure airport about 14 minutes away, and Pang Pao Beach about 38 minutes away.
One plus CMU
One plus CMU is a condominium located in Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai. The project sits in a western Chiang Mai neighborhood near Chiang Mai University, an area that combines central condominiums, student housing, cafés, and quieter residential pockets close to green space. Nearby, CMU Palm Park is about 441m away, with 2 additional parks in the vicinity. The Singha Kao Statue attraction is roughly 2 minutes away, while Chiang Mai Sky Adventure airport is about 20 minutes away and Pang Pao Beach is around 35 minutes away.
Koolpunt Ville 4
2 active listings · rent from ฿11,000/month · sale from ฿2.6M
Palm Springs Nimman ( Areca )
2 active listings · rent from ฿15,000/month · sale from ฿3.3M
Punna Residence 2 @ Nimman
2 active listings · sale from ฿3.4M
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Living in Mueang Chiang Mai
Local insights, lifestyle, and what to expect
฿24K/mo
Median condo rent
฿2.4M
Median condo price
220,284
Registered population
299
Projects
Overview
Mueang Chiang Mai is the city's central district, encompassing the famous moated Old City (a 700-year-old walled square), the Nimmanhaemin (Nimman) trendy neighborhood, and the Chiang Mai University campus area. This is where most expats, digital nomads, and tourists spend their time — and where the densest concentration of cafes, coworking spaces, temples, and markets is found.
Lifestyle
- Old City — Inside the moat. Temples on every corner (Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh), guesthouses, art galleries, and the Sunday Walking Street market. Charming but can feel touristy. Affordable studios and guesthouses.
- Nimmanhaemin (Nimman) — The lifestyle hub. MAYA mall, One Nimman, hundreds of cafes and restaurants, coworking spaces (CAMP, Punspace). The most popular area for digital nomads. Modern condos, walkable grid layout.
- Chang Phueak / North of Old City — Local night food market (Chang Phueak Gate), more residential feel, slightly cheaper than Nimman.
Is It Good for Digital Nomads?
Mueang Chiang Mai is arguably the best district in Southeast Asia for digital nomads. Fast fiber internet (100–500 Mbps), dozens of coworking spaces, cafes with power outlets everywhere, and a cost of living under 30,000 THB/month including rent. The Nimman area alone has more coworking options than most cities.
Price Guide
Condos near Nimman: 50,000–90,000 THB/sqm. Old City studios: 5,000–10,000 THB/month rental. Nimman 1-bed condos: 10,000–20,000 THB/month. Extremely affordable by international standards — a fully furnished modern 1-bed condo with pool and gym rents for what a parking space costs in central Bangkok.
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Frequently asked about Mueang Chiang Mai
What's the median condo rent in Mueang Chiang Mai?
The median asking rent for a condo in Mueang Chiang Mai is THB 24,000 per month. By bedroom count: Studio: THB 16,000, 1 Bedroom: THB 24,000, 2 Bedrooms: THB 40,000, 3 Bedrooms: THB 56,000.
How many properties are for sale and rent in Mueang Chiang Mai?
There are 4,502 active property listings in Mueang Chiang Mai on the BaanMe network — 2,389 listed for sale and 2,113 available for rent (a property listed on both sides counts once in each figure).
What is the median condo asking price in Mueang Chiang Mai?
The median asking price for a condo in Mueang Chiang Mai is THB 2,400,000, or THB 60,000 per square meter. By bedroom count: Studio: THB 1,785,000, 1 Bedroom: THB 2,350,000, 2 Bedrooms: THB 4,590,000, 3 Bedrooms: THB 10,760,000.
What's the typical condo size in Mueang Chiang Mai?
The average condo in Mueang Chiang Mai is around 51 m².
What's the typical rental yield in Mueang Chiang Mai?
Gross rental yields in Mueang Chiang Mai by property type: Condos: 12%, Houses: 7.79%. Yield is calculated as (monthly rent x 12 / sale price) x 100.
What's near Mueang Chiang Mai?
Mueang Chiang Mai has 25 supermarkets, 18 shopping centers, 30 hospitals, 46 parks, and 2,683 restaurants and cafés nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data. Nearby options include One Nimman, Central Kad Suan Keaw, and 12 Huay Kaew Complex.
What's the air quality like in Mueang Chiang Mai?
Mueang Chiang Mai's annual mean PM2.5 is 20.6 µg/m³, against a WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ and a Thai standard of 15 µg/m³. This is a Province-level-level reading, not a station within the area itself.
Is Mueang Chiang Mai at risk of flooding?
Mueang Chiang Mai's flash-flood terrain susceptibility is High.
What's the population of Mueang Chiang Mai?
Mueang Chiang Mai has a registered population of 220,284 (−2.9% since 2021).
How does the official land appraisal in Mueang Chiang Mai compare to asking prices?
The official Treasury Department appraisal for condos in Mueang Chiang Mai is THB 38,200 per m², while asking prices average THB 60,000 per m² — asking prices are 1.6× the official appraisal.
How bad is air pollution in Mueang Chiang Mai?
According to OpenAQ reference-grade monitoring stations, the annual mean PM2.5 level in Mueang Chiang Mai is 20.6 µg/m³.