Lier vs Mechelen | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Lier and Mechelen.
Property prices
| Metric | Lier | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €340,000 | €375,000 |
| Median apartment price | €285,000 | €280,000 |
| Median villa price | €472,500 | €585,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,336/m² | €2,679/m² |
Median house price
Lier
€340,000
Mechelen
€375,000
Median apartment price
Lier
€285,000
Mechelen
€280,000
Median villa price
Lier
€472,500
Mechelen
€585,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Lier
€2,336/m²
Mechelen
€2,679/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 | Lier | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 75/100 |
| Transport | 94/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 57/100 | 49/100 |
| Shops | 76/100 | 89/100 |
| Green spaces | 61/100 | 63/100 |
Overall score
Lier
69/100
Mechelen
75/100
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
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Lier | Mechelen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,210 | 89,313 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 49.7 km² | 65.19 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 631 | 1,466 |
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
631
Mechelen
1,466
Verdict
For a family
Similar
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Mechelen
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)