Ghent vs Sint-Niklaas | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Sint-Niklaas.
Property prices
| Metric | Ghent | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €387,000 | €310,000 |
| Median apartment price | €300,865 | €222,000 |
| Median villa price | €625,000 | €465,000 |
| Price per m² | €2,764/m² | €2,214/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€387,000
Sint-Niklaas
€310,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€300,865
Sint-Niklaas
€222,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€625,000
Sint-Niklaas
€465,000
Price per m²
Ghent
€2,764/m²
Sint-Niklaas
€2,214/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Ghent | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65/100 | 74/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 64/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 41/100 |
| Safety | 1/100 | 58/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
65/100
Sint-Niklaas
74/100
Transport
Ghent
100/100
Sint-Niklaas
100/100
Schools
Ghent
43/100
Sint-Niklaas
64/100
Shops
Ghent
79/100
Sint-Niklaas
88/100
Green spaces
Ghent
56/100
Sint-Niklaas
41/100
Safety
Ghent
1/100
Sint-Niklaas
58/100
Energy performance
Ghent
Sint-Niklaas
Demographics
| Metric | Ghent | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269.597 | 81.863 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 156.18 km² | 83.88 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 4.865 | 1.241 |
Population
Ghent
269.597
Sint-Niklaas
81.863
Median income
Ghent
N/A
Sint-Niklaas
N/A
Area
Ghent
156.18 km²
Sint-Niklaas
83.88 km²
Transactions (12m)
Ghent
4.865
Sint-Niklaas
1.241
Verdict
For a family
Sint-Niklaas
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Sint-Niklaas
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)