Brussels vs Ghent | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Ghent.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €432,500 | €380,000 |
| Median apartment price | €270,000 | €292,875 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €650,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €3,089/m² | €2,714/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€432,500
Ghent
€380,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€270,000
Ghent
€292,875
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Ghent
€650,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€3,089/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 | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | 65/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 43/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 56/100 |
| Safety | 0/100 | 1/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
73/100
Ghent
65/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Ghent
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Ghent
43/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Ghent
79/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Ghent
56/100
Safety
Brussels
0/100
Ghent
1/100
Energy performance
Brussels
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 | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 269,597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 414 | 1,127 |
Population
Brussels
196,828
Ghent
269,597
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Ghent
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Ghent
156.18 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
414
Ghent
1,127
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)