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Hasselt vs Louvain | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Hasselt and Louvain.

Property prices

Median house price

Hasselt

€344,500

Louvain

€486,000

Median apartment price

Hasselt

€262,500

Louvain

€322,500

Median villa price

Hasselt

€375,000

Louvain

€581,000

Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)

Hasselt

€2,461/m²

Louvain

€3,471/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.

Quality of life

Overall score

Hasselt

52/100

Louvain

67/100

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

Safety

Hasselt

3/100

Louvain

2/100

Energy performance

Hasselt

A
6.0%
B
11.0%
C
22.0%
D
20.0%
E
18.0%
F
15.0%
G
8.0%

Louvain

A
2.0%
B
6.1%
C
19.4%
D
23.5%
E
22.4%
F
13.3%
G
13.3%

In Flanders, the EPC distribution shown is a regional estimate (indicative method: standard profile by municipality size), not an extract from the official EPC register. Wallonia and Brussels: data from the regional registers.

Demographics

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

144

Louvain

414

Verdict

For a family

Louvain

For an investor

Similar

For a student

Similar

Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Hasselt is €344,500 and in Louvain €486,000. For apartments: Hasselt €262,500, Louvain €322,500.
Hasselt has an overall score of 52/100 and Louvain 67/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Hasselt scores 53/100 for schools and 3/100 for safety. Louvain scores 67/100 and 2/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,461 in Hasselt and €3,471 in Louvain. Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
Hasselt has 144 transactions (12 months) and Louvain 414. 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 HasseltProperty prices Louvain

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)