Brussels vs Mechelen | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Mechelen.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €425,500 | €375,000 |
| Median apartment price | €269,000 | €280,000 |
| Median villa price | N/A | €585,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,964/m² | €2,679/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€425,500
Mechelen
€375,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€269,000
Mechelen
€280,000
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Mechelen
€585,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€2,964/m²
Mechelen
€2,679/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 | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81/100 | 75/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 49/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 89/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 63/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
81/100
Mechelen
75/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Mechelen
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Mechelen
49/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Mechelen
89/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Mechelen
63/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 89,313 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 65.19 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,868 | 1,466 |
Population
Brussels
196,828
Mechelen
89,313
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Mechelen
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Mechelen
65.19 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1,868
Mechelen
1,466
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)