Ghent vs Schaerbeek | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Schaerbeek.
Property prices
| Metric | Ghent | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €409,051 | €591,250 |
| Median apartment price | €305,000 | €270,000 |
| Median villa price | €595,500 | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,775/m² | €4,314/m² |
Median house price
Ghent
€409,051
Schaerbeek
€591,250
Median apartment price
Ghent
€305,000
Schaerbeek
€270,000
Median villa price
Ghent
€595,500
Schaerbeek
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Ghent
€2,775/m²
Schaerbeek
€4,314/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 | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 43/100 | 57/100 |
| Shops | 79/100 | 76/100 |
| Green spaces | 56/100 | 57/100 |
Overall score
Ghent
72/100
Schaerbeek
74/100
Transport
Ghent
100/100
Schaerbeek
100/100
Schools
Ghent
43/100
Schaerbeek
57/100
Shops
Ghent
79/100
Schaerbeek
76/100
Green spaces
Ghent
56/100
Schaerbeek
57/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Ghent | Schaerbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,597 | 130,405 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 156.18 km² | 8.14 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 4,747 | 1,181 |
Population
Ghent
269,597
Schaerbeek
130,405
Median income
Ghent
N/A
Schaerbeek
N/A
Area
Ghent
156.18 km²
Schaerbeek
8.14 km²
Transactions (12m)
Ghent
4,747
Schaerbeek
1,181
Verdict
For a family
Schaerbeek
For an investor
Ghent
For a student
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Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)