Brussels vs Schaerbeek | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Schaerbeek.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €432,500 | €505,000 |
| Median apartment price | €270,000 | €269,000 |
| Median villa price | N/A | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €3,089/m² | €3,607/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€432,500
Schaerbeek
€505,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€270,000
Schaerbeek
€269,000
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Schaerbeek
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€3,089/m²
Schaerbeek
€3,607/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
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 | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | 67/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 57/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 76/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 57/100 |
| Safety | 0/100 | 4/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
73/100
Schaerbeek
67/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Schaerbeek
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Schaerbeek
57/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Schaerbeek
76/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Schaerbeek
57/100
Safety
Brussels
0/100
Schaerbeek
4/100
Energy performance
Brussels
Schaerbeek
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 130,405 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 8.14 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 414 | 293 |
Population
Brussels
196,828
Schaerbeek
130,405
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Schaerbeek
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Schaerbeek
8.14 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
414
Schaerbeek
293
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Brussels
For a student
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Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)