Genk vs Hasselt | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Genk and Hasselt.
Property prices
| Metric | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €280,000 | €344,500 |
| Median apartment price | €230,000 | €262,500 |
| Median villa price | €400,000 | €375,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,000/m² | €2,461/m² |
Median house price
Genk
€280,000
Hasselt
€344,500
Median apartment price
Genk
€230,000
Hasselt
€262,500
Median villa price
Genk
€400,000
Hasselt
€375,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Genk
€2,000/m²
Hasselt
€2,461/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 | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58/100 | 52/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 39/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 | 53/100 |
| Shops | 59/100 | 66/100 |
| Green spaces | 62/100 | 55/100 |
| Safety | 11/100 | 3/100 |
Overall score
Genk
58/100
Hasselt
52/100
Transport
Genk
100/100
Hasselt
39/100
Schools
Genk
40/100
Hasselt
53/100
Shops
Genk
59/100
Hasselt
66/100
Green spaces
Genk
62/100
Hasselt
55/100
Safety
Genk
11/100
Hasselt
3/100
Energy performance
Genk
Hasselt
In Flanders, the EPC distribution shown is a regional estimate (indicative method: standard profile by municipality size), not an extract from the official EPC register. Wallonia and Brussels: data from the regional registers.
Demographics
| Metric | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,877 | 80,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 87.85 km² | 102.2 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 97 | 144 |
Population
Genk
67,877
Hasselt
80,828
Median income
Genk
N/A
Hasselt
N/A
Area
Genk
87.85 km²
Hasselt
102.2 km²
Transactions (12m)
Genk
97
Hasselt
144
Verdict
For a family
Genk
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Genk
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)