Ghent vs Courtrai | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Courtrai.
Property prices
| Metric | Ghent | Courtrai |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €380,000 | €285,000 |
| Median apartment price | €292,875 | €233,000 |
| Median villa price | €650,000 | €550,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,714/m² | €2,036/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€380,000
Courtrai
€285,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€292,875
Courtrai
€233,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€650,000
Courtrai
€550,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,714/m²
Courtrai
€2,036/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 | Ghent | Courtrai |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65/100 | 62/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 61/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 77/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 70/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 62/100 |
| Safety | 1/100 | 5/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
65/100
Courtrai
62/100
Transport
Ghent
100/100
Courtrai
61/100
Schools
Ghent
43/100
Courtrai
77/100
Shops
Ghent
79/100
Courtrai
70/100
Green spaces
Ghent
56/100
Courtrai
62/100
Safety
Ghent
1/100
Courtrai
5/100
Energy performance
Ghent
Courtrai
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 | Ghent | Courtrai |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,597 | 80,032 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 156.18 km² | 80.03 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,127 | 322 |
Population
Ghent
269,597
Courtrai
80,032
Median income
Ghent
N/A
Courtrai
N/A
Area
Ghent
156.18 km²
Courtrai
80.03 km²
Transactions (12m)
Ghent
1,127
Courtrai
322
Verdict
For a family
Courtrai
For an investor
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For a student
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)