Bruges vs Knokke-Heist | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Knokke-Heist.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Knokke-Heist |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €369,000 | €825,000 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €615,000 |
| Median villa price | €525,000 | €1,636,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,571/m² | €4,857/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€369,000
Knokke-Heist
€825,000
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Knokke-Heist
€615,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€525,000
Knokke-Heist
€1,636,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,571/m²
Knokke-Heist
€4,857/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 | Bruges | Knokke-Heist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76/100 | 61/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 73/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 20/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 77/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 64/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
76/100
Knokke-Heist
61/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Knokke-Heist
73/100
Schools
Bruges
55/100
Knokke-Heist
20/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Knokke-Heist
77/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Knokke-Heist
64/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Knokke-Heist |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 32,514 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 56.44 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 2,028 | 1,436 |
Population
Bruges
119,869
Knokke-Heist
32,514
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Knokke-Heist
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Knokke-Heist
56.44 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
2,028
Knokke-Heist
1,436
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
Bruges
For a student
Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)