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 | €320,250 | €347,750 |
| Median apartment price | €250,000 | €255,000 |
| Median villa price | €400,000 | €375,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €1,893/m² | €2,211/m² |
Median house price
Genk
€320,250
Hasselt
€347,750
Median apartment price
Genk
€250,000
Hasselt
€255,000
Median villa price
Genk
€400,000
Hasselt
€375,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Genk
€1,893/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 | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63/100 | 57/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 39/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 | 53/100 |
| Shops | 59/100 | 66/100 |
| Green spaces | 62/100 | 55/100 |
Overall score
Genk
63/100
Hasselt
57/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Genk | Hasselt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,877 | 80,828 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 87.85 km² | 102.2 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 760 | 1,355 |
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
760
Hasselt
1,355
Verdict
For a family
Similar
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Genk
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)