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 | €409,051 | €489,000 |
| Median apartment price | €305,000 | €320,000 |
| Median villa price | €595,500 | €576,626 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,775/m² | €3,386/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€409,051
Louvain
€489,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€305,000
Louvain
€320,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€595,500
Louvain
€576,626
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,775/m²
Louvain
€3,386/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 | Ghent | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 67/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 67/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 86/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 64/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
72/100
Louvain
74/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Ghent | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,597 | 104,009 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 156.18 km² | 56.63 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 4,747 | 1,887 |
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
4,747
Louvain
1,887
Verdict
For a family
Louvain
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
Ghent
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)