Ghent vs Louvain | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Louvain.
Property prices
| Metric | Ghent | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €380,000 | €486,000 |
| Median apartment price | €292,875 | €322,500 |
| Median villa price | €650,000 | €581,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,714/m² | €3,471/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€380,000
Louvain
€486,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€292,875
Louvain
€322,500
Median villa price
Ghent
€650,000
Louvain
€581,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,714/m²
Louvain
€3,471/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 | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65/100 | 67/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 67/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 67/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 86/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 64/100 |
| Safety | 1/100 | 2/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
65/100
Louvain
67/100
Transport
Ghent
100/100
Louvain
67/100
Schools
Ghent
43/100
Louvain
67/100
Shops
Ghent
79/100
Louvain
86/100
Green spaces
Ghent
56/100
Louvain
64/100
Safety
Ghent
1/100
Louvain
2/100
Energy performance
Ghent
Louvain
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 | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,597 | 104,009 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 156.18 km² | 56.63 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,127 | 414 |
Population
Ghent
269,597
Louvain
104,009
Median income
Ghent
N/A
Louvain
N/A
Area
Ghent
156.18 km²
Louvain
56.63 km²
Transactions (12m)
Ghent
1,127
Louvain
414
Verdict
For a family
Louvain
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
Ghent
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)