Aalst vs Ghent | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Aalst and Ghent.
Property prices
| Metric | Aalst | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €280,000 | €380,000 |
| Median apartment price | €245,000 | €292,875 |
| Median villa price | €440,000 | €650,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,000/m² | €2,714/m² |
Median house price
Aalst
€280,000
Ghent
€380,000
Median apartment price
Aalst
€245,000
Ghent
€292,875
Median villa price
Aalst
€440,000
Ghent
€650,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Aalst
€2,000/m²
Ghent
€2,714/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
Quality of life
| Metric | Aalst | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63/100 | 65/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 58/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 63/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 62/100 | 56/100 |
| Safety | 16/100 | 1/100 |
Overall score
Aalst
63/100
Ghent
65/100
Transport
Aalst
100/100
Ghent
100/100
Schools
Aalst
58/100
Ghent
43/100
Shops
Aalst
63/100
Ghent
79/100
Green spaces
Aalst
62/100
Ghent
56/100
Safety
Aalst
16/100
Ghent
1/100
Energy performance
Aalst
Ghent
In Flanders, the EPC distribution shown is a regional estimate (indicative method: standard profile by municipality size), not an extract from the official EPC register. Wallonia and Brussels: data from the regional registers.
Demographics
| Metric | Aalst | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,995 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 78.12 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 332 | 1,127 |
Population
Aalst
90,995
Ghent
269,597
Median income
Aalst
N/A
Ghent
N/A
Area
Aalst
78.12 km²
Ghent
156.18 km²
Transactions (12m)
Aalst
332
Ghent
1,127
Verdict
For a family
Aalst
For an investor
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For a student
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)