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 | €425,500 | €347,750 |
| Median apartment price | €269,000 | €255,000 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €375,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,964/m² | €2,211/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€425,500
Hasselt
€347,750
Median apartment price
Brussels
€269,000
Hasselt
€255,000
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Hasselt
€375,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€2,964/m²
Hasselt
€2,211/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 | Brussels | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81/100 | 57/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 39/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 53/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 66/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 55/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
81/100
Hasselt
57/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 80,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 102.2 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,868 | 1,355 |
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
1,868
Hasselt
1,355
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
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For a student
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)