Mechelen vs Vilvoorde | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Mechelen and Vilvoorde.
Property prices
| Metric | Mechelen | Vilvoorde |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €375,000 | €403,500 |
| Median apartment price | €280,000 | €270,000 |
| Median villa price | €585,000 | €540,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,679/m² | €2,711/m² |
Median house price
Mechelen
€375,000
Vilvoorde
€403,500
Median apartment price
Mechelen
€280,000
Vilvoorde
€270,000
Median villa price
Mechelen
€585,000
Vilvoorde
€540,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Mechelen
€2,679/m²
Vilvoorde
€2,711/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 | Mechelen | Vilvoorde |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75/100 | 57/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 57/100 |
| Schools | 49/100 | 47/100 |
| Shops | 89/100 | 58/100 |
| Green spaces | 63/100 | 72/100 |
Overall score
Mechelen
75/100
Vilvoorde
57/100
Transport
Mechelen
100/100
Vilvoorde
57/100
Schools
Mechelen
49/100
Vilvoorde
47/100
Shops
Mechelen
89/100
Vilvoorde
58/100
Green spaces
Mechelen
63/100
Vilvoorde
72/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Mechelen | Vilvoorde |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,313 | 47,445 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 65.19 km² | 21.6 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1,466 | 539 |
Population
Mechelen
89,313
Vilvoorde
47,445
Median income
Mechelen
N/A
Vilvoorde
N/A
Area
Mechelen
65.19 km²
Vilvoorde
21.6 km²
Transactions (12m)
Mechelen
1,466
Vilvoorde
539
Verdict
For a family
Mechelen
For an investor
Mechelen
For a student
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Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)