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Ghent vs Schaerbeek | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Ghent and Schaerbeek.

Property prices

Median house price

Ghent

€578,819

Schaerbeek

€702,968

Median apartment price

Ghent

€256,728

Schaerbeek

€245,828

Median villa price

Ghent

€966,580

Schaerbeek

€940,637

Median land price

Ghent

€296,915

Schaerbeek

€302,205

Price per m²

Ghent

€4,134/m²

Schaerbeek

€5,021/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Quality of life

Overall score

Ghent

69/100

Schaerbeek

66/100

Transport

Ghent

100/100

Schaerbeek

100/100

Schools

Ghent

0/100

Schaerbeek

10/100

Shops

Ghent

79/100

Schaerbeek

76/100

Green spaces

Ghent

56/100

Schaerbeek

57/100

Safety

Ghent

1/100

Schaerbeek

4/100

Energy performance

Ghent

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

Schaerbeek

A
0.0%
B
5.1%
C
9.1%
D
18.1%
E
18.2%
F
19.2%
G
30.3%

Demographics

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

4.001

Schaerbeek

1.132

Verdict

For a family

Schaerbeek

For an investor

Ghent

For a student

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Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Ghent is €578,819 and in Schaerbeek €702,968. For apartments: Ghent €256,728, Schaerbeek €245,828.
Ghent has an overall score of 69/100 and Schaerbeek 66/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Ghent scores 0/100 for schools and 1/100 for safety. Schaerbeek scores 10/100 and 4/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €4,134 in Ghent and €5,021 in Schaerbeek.
Ghent has 4.001 transactions (12 months) and Schaerbeek 1.132. 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 Schaerbeek

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)