Hasselt vs Louvain | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Hasselt and Louvain.
Property prices
| Metric | Hasselt | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €347,750 | €489,000 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €320,000 |
| Median villa price | €375,000 | €576,626 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,211/m² | €3,386/m² |
Median house price
Hasselt
€347,750
Louvain
€489,000
Median apartment price
Hasselt
€255,000
Louvain
€320,000
Median villa price
Hasselt
€375,000
Louvain
€576,626
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Hasselt
€2,211/m²
Louvain
€3,386/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 | Hasselt | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57/100 | 74/100 |
| Transport | 39/100 | 67/100 |
| Schools | 53/100 | 67/100 |
| Shops | 66/100 | 86/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 64/100 |
Overall score
Hasselt
57/100
Louvain
74/100
Transport
Hasselt
39/100
Louvain
67/100
Schools
Hasselt
53/100
Louvain
67/100
Shops
Hasselt
66/100
Louvain
86/100
Green spaces
Hasselt
55/100
Louvain
64/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Hasselt | Louvain |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,828 | 104,009 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 102.2 km² | 56.63 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,355 | 1,887 |
Population
Hasselt
80,828
Louvain
104,009
Median income
Hasselt
N/A
Louvain
N/A
Area
Hasselt
102.2 km²
Louvain
56.63 km²
Transactions (12m)
Hasselt
1,355
Louvain
1,887
Verdict
For a family
Louvain
For an investor
Similar
For a student
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)