The property market in Rixensart in 2025
Rixensart is a municipality in the province of Brabant wallon in Wallonia, with 23,096 residents spread across 16.8 km2, giving a density of 1377 inhabitants per km2.
The median price for houses stands at EUR 492,035, while apartments reach a median value of EUR 267,662. The price per square metre is EUR 3,515. Visit our property prices in Rixensart page for detailed data.
How to estimate a property in Rixensart
Estimating a property in Rixensart means starting from the price observed for comparable properties in the municipality, then correcting that benchmark for the features of the home.
The starting point is the price per square metre recorded on recent sales of the same type, house or apartment. That benchmark describes an average property, not a specific home.
Then come the corrections. Living area, plot, number of bedrooms, general condition, energy performance, garage or outdoor space, each one shifts the value.
An estimate remains a range. The price settles where that range meets demand at the time the property goes on the market.
Regional context: Wallonia
Wallonia, the French-speaking region in southern Belgium, attracts with its natural landscapes, spacious living, and more affordable property prices. Registration fees stand at 12.5%, but the lower purchase prices often compensate for this difference. The region offers attractive energy renovation subsidies and boasts a remarkable natural heritage spanning the Ardennes, the Meuse valleys, and the Hainaut countryside. The rise of remote working has strengthened the appeal of Walloon municipalities for Brussels commuters.
Urban profile of Rixensart
Rixensart is a medium-sized city with comprehensive urban services, good transport connectivity, and varied neighbourhoods. It offers hospitals, shopping centres, cultural and sporting facilities, and a diversified job market. This intermediate size provides the best compromise between urban dynamism and quality of life.
The province of Brabant wallon
Walloon Brabant is the wealthiest province in Wallonia, with high median incomes and a premium property market. Its proximity to Brussels and the presence of UCLouvain make it a major attraction hub.
Neighboring municipalities of Rixensart
Here are municipalities in the same province worth considering:
- Tubize — Median house price: EUR 597,209, overall score: 63/100
- Nivelles — Median house price: EUR 573,791, overall score: 62/100
- Genappe — Median house price: EUR 502,594, overall score: 60/100
- Waterloo — Median house price: EUR 418,111, overall score: 62/100
- Jodoigne — Median house price: EUR 419,078, overall score: 44/100
- Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve — Median house price: EUR 547,881, overall score: 57/100
Transport and accessibility
Rixensart scores 54/100 for public transport and 51/100 for walkability. The accessibility score for shops and services reaches 46/100.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
The energy profile is mixed, with 14.1% in classes A-B and 25.8% in classes F-G.
- Class A: 1.1 %
- Class B: 13.0 %
- Class C: 20.5 %
- Class D: 22.6 %
- Class E: 17.0 %
- Class F: 11.6 %
- Class G: 14.2 %
Visit our EPC in Rixensart page to estimate renovation costs.
What makes an estimate vary from one address to the next
With equal features, two properties in the same municipality are not worth the same price, and the precise location as well as the technical condition explain most of the gap.
Location plays on the distance to schools, shops and main roads, but also on how quiet the street is.
Technical condition weighs through the work it imposes on the buyer. Roof, window frames, heating and insulation can partly be read in the EPC certificate, and a weak rating is negotiated on the price.
These factors do not add up mechanically. A well-located property in need of renovation and a renovated one further out end up in the same range.
Demographics and population profile
The population is experiencing moderate growth, with growth of 2.4% over 5 years. 17.6 % of the population is aged 18 to 34 and 23.3 % is over 65. The foreign population share is 11.7 %.
The median declarable income stands at EUR 33,224 per year. The municipality has 3,006 active businesses.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 72.4 offences per 1,000 residents, including 35.5 thefts and 6.0 acts of violence. The safety score is 13/100.
Quality of life in Rixensart
Rixensart offers a living environment that can be assessed through several complementary indicators. In terms of walkability, the municipality scores 51/100, reflecting how easy it is to walk for daily errands and activities. The public transport score is 54/100, indicating the level of bus, tram, or train service. Access to schools is rated 61/100, an essential criterion for families with children. Proximity to shops and services reaches 46/100. Green spaces score 69/100, important for daily wellbeing. Finally, the safety score stands at 13/100. All these criteria together give Rixensart an overall score of 58/100.
Economy and employment in Rixensart
The economic activity of Rixensart is characterised by a median declarable income of EUR 33,224 per year (average income: EUR 49,739). The municipality hosts 3,006 active businesses, or 0.13 businesses per 100 residents, reflecting a dynamic economic fabric. The municipal tax pressure is 27.4%.
Investment
With an investment score of 40/100 and 235 transactions over the past 12 months, Rixensart has limited investment potential. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%. Try our mortgage simulator and notary fees calculator.
How much does a house cost in Rixensart in 2025?
The median price of a house in Rixensart is EUR 492,035. Apartments trade at around EUR 267,662 and villas reach EUR 1,135,119.
Is Rixensart a good municipality to invest in?
Rixensart scores 40/100 for investment and 58/100 overall. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%.
What is the demographic profile of Rixensart?
Rixensart has 23,096 residents and 4,333 households. The median income is EUR 33,224 per year.
What public transport is available in Rixensart?
Rixensart scores 54/100 for public transport and 51/100 for walkability. Car access remains important for many journeys.
How safe is Rixensart?
The crime rate is around the national average, with a safety score of 13/100.