Brussels vs Hasselt | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Hasselt.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €436,750 | €329,000 |
| Median apartment price | €279,000 | €262,500 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €380,500 |
| Price per m² | €3,120/m² | €2,350/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€436,750
Hasselt
€329,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€279,000
Hasselt
€262,500
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Hasselt
€380,500
Price per m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Hasselt
€2,350/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Brussels | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 39/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 53/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 66/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 55/100 |
| Safety | 0/100 | 3/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
73/100
Hasselt
52/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Hasselt
39/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Hasselt
53/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Hasselt
66/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Hasselt
55/100
Safety
Brussels
0/100
Hasselt
3/100
Energy performance
Brussels
A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%
Hasselt
A
5.2%
B
9.4%
C
22.9%
D
24.9%
E
18.8%
F
11.5%
G
7.3%
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196.828 | 80.828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 102.2 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.912 | 1.430 |
Population
Brussels
196.828
Hasselt
80.828
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Hasselt
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Hasselt
102.2 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1.912
Hasselt
1.430
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Similar
Frequently asked questions
The median house price in Brussels is €436,750 and in Hasselt €329,000. For apartments: Brussels €279,000, Hasselt €262,500.
Brussels has an overall score of 73/100 and Hasselt 52/100. 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. Hasselt scores 53/100 and 3/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,120 in Brussels and €2,350 in Hasselt.
Brussels has 1.912 transactions (12 months) and Hasselt 1.430. 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)