Antwerp vs Louvain | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Antwerp and Louvain.
Property prices
| Metric | Antwerp | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €378,000 | €489,000 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €320,000 |
| Median villa price | €660,000 | €576,626 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,696/m² | €3,386/m² |
Median house price
Antwerp
€378,000
Louvain
€489,000
Median apartment price
Antwerp
€255,000
Louvain
€320,000
Median villa price
Antwerp
€660,000
Louvain
€576,626
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Antwerp
€2,696/m²
Louvain
€3,386/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 | Antwerp | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 74/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 67/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 | 67/100 |
| Shops | 77/100 | 86/100 |
| Green spaces | 57/100 | 64/100 |
Overall score
Antwerp
70/100
Louvain
74/100
Transport
Antwerp
100/100
Louvain
67/100
Schools
Antwerp
40/100
Louvain
67/100
Shops
Antwerp
77/100
Louvain
86/100
Green spaces
Antwerp
57/100
Louvain
64/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Antwerp | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 544,759 | 104,009 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 204.51 km² | 56.63 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 9,278 | 1,887 |
Population
Antwerp
544,759
Louvain
104,009
Median income
Antwerp
N/A
Louvain
N/A
Area
Antwerp
204.51 km²
Louvain
56.63 km²
Transactions (12m)
Antwerp
9,278
Louvain
1,887
Verdict
For a family
Louvain
For an investor
Antwerp
For a student
Antwerp
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)