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 | €388,500 | €266,000 |
| Median apartment price | €317,859 | €242,000 |
| Median villa price | €579,500 | €650,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,775/m² | €1,900/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€388,500
Courtrai
€266,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€317,859
Courtrai
€242,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€579,500
Courtrai
€650,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,775/m²
Courtrai
€1,900/m²
Source: Statbel (Directorate-General Statistics), prices updated in Q2
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 | 72/100 | 69/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 61/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 77/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 70/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 62/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
72/100
Courtrai
69/100
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
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) | 4,747 | 1,310 |
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
4,747
Courtrai
1,310
Verdict
For a family
Similar
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Similar
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)