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Ghent vs Sint-Niklaas | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Sint-Niklaas.

Property prices

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

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

A
6.1%
B
5.1%
C
18.4%
D
20.4%
E
23.5%
F
12.2%
G
14.3%

Sint-Niklaas

A
6.1%
B
7.1%
C
19.4%
D
21.5%
E
19.4%
F
14.3%
G
12.2%

Demographics

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

The median house price in Ghent is €387,000 and in Sint-Niklaas €310,000. For apartments: Ghent €300,865, Sint-Niklaas €222,000.
Ghent has an overall score of 65/100 and Sint-Niklaas 74/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Ghent scores 43/100 for schools and 1/100 for safety. Sint-Niklaas scores 64/100 and 58/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,764 in Ghent and €2,214 in Sint-Niklaas.
Ghent has 4.865 transactions (12 months) and Sint-Niklaas 1.241. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.
See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.
Property prices GhentProperty prices Sint-Niklaas

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)