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 | €436,750 | €387,000 |
| Median apartment price | €279,000 | €300,865 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €625,000 |
| Price per m² | €3,120/m² | €2,764/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€436,750
Ghent
€387,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€279,000
Ghent
€300,865
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Ghent
€625,000
Price per m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Ghent
€2,764/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
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
A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%
Ghent
A
6.1%
B
5.1%
C
18.4%
D
20.4%
E
23.5%
F
12.2%
G
14.3%
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196.828 | 269.597 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.912 | 4.865 |
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
1.912
Ghent
4.865
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
The median house price in Brussels is €436,750 and in Ghent €387,000. For apartments: Brussels €279,000, Ghent €300,865.
Brussels has an overall score of 73/100 and Ghent 65/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Brussels scores 76/100 for schools and 0/100 for safety. Ghent scores 43/100 and 1/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,120 in Brussels and €2,764 in Ghent.
Brussels has 1.912 transactions (12 months) and Ghent 4.865. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.
See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)