Knokke-Heist vs Ostend | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Knokke-Heist and Ostend.
Property prices
| Metric | Knokke-Heist | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €825,000 | €300,000 |
| Median apartment price | €615,000 | €219,000 |
| Median villa price | €1,636,000 | €420,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €4,857/m² | €2,175/m² |
Median house price
Knokke-Heist
€825,000
Ostend
€300,000
Median apartment price
Knokke-Heist
€615,000
Ostend
€219,000
Median villa price
Knokke-Heist
€1,636,000
Ostend
€420,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Knokke-Heist
€4,857/m²
Ostend
€2,175/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 | Knokke-Heist | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61/100 | 66/100 |
| Transport | 73/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 20/100 | 45/100 |
| Shops | 77/100 | 61/100 |
| Green spaces | 64/100 | 57/100 |
Overall score
Knokke-Heist
61/100
Ostend
66/100
Transport
Knokke-Heist
73/100
Ostend
100/100
Schools
Knokke-Heist
20/100
Ostend
45/100
Shops
Knokke-Heist
77/100
Ostend
61/100
Green spaces
Knokke-Heist
64/100
Ostend
57/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Knokke-Heist | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,514 | 72,586 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 56.44 km² | 37.72 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,436 | 1,792 |
Population
Knokke-Heist
32,514
Ostend
72,586
Median income
Knokke-Heist
N/A
Ostend
N/A
Area
Knokke-Heist
56.44 km²
Ostend
37.72 km²
Transactions (12m)
Knokke-Heist
1,436
Ostend
1,792
Verdict
For a family
Ostend
For an investor
Ostend
For a student
Ostend
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)