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Lier vs Mechelen | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Lier and Mechelen.

Property prices

Median house price

Lier

€333,125

Mechelen

€369,000

Median apartment price

Lier

€260,000

Mechelen

€280,500

Median villa price

Lier

€540,000

Mechelen

€552,500

Price per m²

Lier

€2,379/m²

Mechelen

€2,636/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Quality of life

Overall score

Lier

64/100

Mechelen

69/100

Transport

Lier

94/100

Mechelen

100/100

Schools

Lier

57/100

Mechelen

49/100

Shops

Lier

76/100

Mechelen

89/100

Green spaces

Lier

61/100

Mechelen

63/100

Safety

Lier

20/100

Mechelen

10/100

Energy performance

Lier

A
3.0%
B
10.1%
C
17.2%
D
25.2%
E
20.2%
F
15.2%
G
9.1%

Mechelen

A
4.0%
B
6.1%
C
17.2%
D
21.1%
E
20.2%
F
16.2%
G
15.2%

Demographics

Population

Lier

38.210

Mechelen

89.313

Median income

Lier

N/A

Mechelen

N/A

Area

Lier

49.7 km²

Mechelen

65.19 km²

Transactions (12m)

Lier

656

Mechelen

1.499

Verdict

For a family

Similar

For an investor

Similar

For a student

Similar

Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Lier is €333,125 and in Mechelen €369,000. For apartments: Lier €260,000, Mechelen €280,500.
Lier has an overall score of 64/100 and Mechelen 69/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Lier scores 57/100 for schools and 20/100 for safety. Mechelen scores 49/100 and 10/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,379 in Lier and €2,636 in Mechelen.
Lier has 656 transactions (12 months) and Mechelen 1.499. 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 LierProperty prices Mechelen

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)