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 | €299,000 | €409,051 |
| Median apartment price | €254,450 | €305,000 |
| Median villa price | €440,000 | €595,500 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,071/m² | €2,775/m² |
Median house price
Aalst
€299,000
Ghent
€409,051
Median apartment price
Aalst
€254,450
Ghent
€305,000
Median villa price
Aalst
€440,000
Ghent
€595,500
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Aalst
€2,071/m²
Ghent
€2,775/m²
Median price of all houses sold, first half of 2026, according to Statbel. When a municipality has fewer than 16 sales in that period, its price is the one for the year 2025.
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 | 68/100 | 72/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 58/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 63/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 62/100 | 56/100 |
Overall score
Aalst
68/100
Ghent
72/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Aalst | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,995 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 78.12 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,344 | 4,747 |
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
1,344
Ghent
4,747
Verdict
For a family
Similar
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Similar
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)