Aalst vs Sint-Niklaas | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Aalst and Sint-Niklaas.
Property prices
| Metric | Aalst | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €299,000 | €316,000 |
| Median apartment price | €254,450 | €230,000 |
| Median villa price | €440,000 | €445,520 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,071/m² | €2,182/m² |
Median house price
Aalst
€299,000
Sint-Niklaas
€316,000
Median apartment price
Aalst
€254,450
Sint-Niklaas
€230,000
Median villa price
Aalst
€440,000
Sint-Niklaas
€445,520
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Aalst
€2,071/m²
Sint-Niklaas
€2,182/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 | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68/100 | 76/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Shops | 63/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 62/100 | 41/100 |
Overall score
Aalst
68/100
Sint-Niklaas
76/100
Transport
Aalst
100/100
Sint-Niklaas
100/100
Schools
Aalst
58/100
Sint-Niklaas
64/100
Shops
Aalst
63/100
Sint-Niklaas
88/100
Green spaces
Aalst
62/100
Sint-Niklaas
41/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Aalst | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,995 | 81,863 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 78.12 km² | 83.88 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,344 | 1,223 |
Population
Aalst
90,995
Sint-Niklaas
81,863
Median income
Aalst
N/A
Sint-Niklaas
N/A
Area
Aalst
78.12 km²
Sint-Niklaas
83.88 km²
Transactions (12m)
Aalst
1,344
Sint-Niklaas
1,223
Verdict
For a family
Sint-Niklaas
For an investor
Aalst
For a student
Sint-Niklaas
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)