Mechelen vs Wavre | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Mechelen and Wavre.
Property prices
| Metric | Mechelen | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €355,000 | €350,000 |
| Median apartment price | €279,000 | €272,500 |
| Median villa price | €534,000 | €500,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,536/m² | €2,500/m² |
Median house price
Mechelen
€355,000
Wavre
€350,000
Median apartment price
Mechelen
€279,000
Wavre
€272,500
Median villa price
Mechelen
€534,000
Wavre
€500,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Mechelen
€2,536/m²
Wavre
€2,500/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
| Metric | Mechelen | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 63/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 49/100 | 74/100 |
| Shops | 89/100 | 60/100 |
| Green spaces | 63/100 | 65/100 |
| Safety | 10/100 | 11/100 |
Overall score
Mechelen
69/100
Wavre
63/100
Transport
Mechelen
100/100
Wavre
100/100
Schools
Mechelen
49/100
Wavre
74/100
Shops
Mechelen
89/100
Wavre
60/100
Green spaces
Mechelen
63/100
Wavre
65/100
Safety
Mechelen
10/100
Wavre
11/100
Energy performance
Mechelen
Wavre
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
| Metric | Mechelen | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,313 | 35,558 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 65.19 km² | 41.84 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 407 | 109 |
Population
Mechelen
89,313
Wavre
35,558
Median income
Mechelen
N/A
Wavre
N/A
Area
Mechelen
65.19 km²
Wavre
41.84 km²
Transactions (12m)
Mechelen
407
Wavre
109
Verdict
For a family
Wavre
For an investor
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)