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 | €409,051 | €316,000 |
| Median apartment price | €305,000 | €230,000 |
| Median villa price | €595,500 | €445,520 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,775/m² | €2,182/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€409,051
Sint-Niklaas
€316,000
Median apartment price
Ghent
€305,000
Sint-Niklaas
€230,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€595,500
Sint-Niklaas
€445,520
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,775/m²
Sint-Niklaas
€2,182/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 | Sint-Niklaas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 64/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 41/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
72/100
Sint-Niklaas
76/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
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) | 4,747 | 1,223 |
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
4,747
Sint-Niklaas
1,223
Verdict
For a family
Sint-Niklaas
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Sint-Niklaas
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)