Brussels vs Saint-Gilles | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Saint-Gilles.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Saint-Gilles |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €425,500 | €550,000 |
| Median apartment price | €269,000 | €288,500 |
| Median villa price | N/A | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,964/m² | €3,929/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€425,500
Saint-Gilles
€550,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€269,000
Saint-Gilles
€288,500
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Saint-Gilles
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€2,964/m²
Saint-Gilles
€3,929/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 | Saint-Gilles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81/100 | 72/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 86/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 37/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 92/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 53/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
81/100
Saint-Gilles
72/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Saint-Gilles
86/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Saint-Gilles
37/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Saint-Gilles
92/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Saint-Gilles
53/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Saint-Gilles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 49,293 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 2.52 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,868 | 464 |
Population
Brussels
196,828
Saint-Gilles
49,293
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Saint-Gilles
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Saint-Gilles
2.52 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1,868
Saint-Gilles
464
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Brussels
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)