The property market in Saint-Gilles in 2025
Saint-Gilles is a municipality in the province of Bruxelles-Capitale in Brussels-Capital Region, with 49,293 residents spread across 2.5 km2, giving a density of 19561 inhabitants per km2.
The median price for houses stands at EUR 703,702, while apartments reach a median value of EUR 247,685. The price per square metre is EUR 5,026. Visit our property prices in Saint-Gilles page for detailed data.
How to estimate a property in Saint-Gilles
Estimating a property in Saint-Gilles 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: Brussels-Capital Region
The Brussels-Capital Region, home to the European institutions, is a cosmopolitan and bilingual metropolis of over one million inhabitants. Its population density is the highest in the country, which is reflected in property prices above the national average. The rental market is particularly dynamic, driven by the presence of expatriates, EU civil servants, and students. Brussels offers a thriving cultural life, renowned gastronomy, and a dense public transport network comprising metro, tram, and bus.
Urban profile of Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles 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.
Neighboring municipalities of Saint-Gilles
Here are municipalities in the same province worth considering:
- Etterbeek — Median house price: EUR 632,781, overall score: 74/100
- Evere — Median house price: EUR 442,554, overall score: 73/100
- Jette — Median house price: EUR 469,908, overall score: 71/100
- Woluwe-Saint-Pierre — Median house price: EUR 936,787, overall score: 78/100
- Forest — Median house price: EUR 651,503, overall score: 73/100
- Woluwe-Saint-Lambert — Median house price: EUR 652,139, overall score: 72/100
Transport and accessibility
Saint-Gilles scores 95/100 for public transport and 93/100 for walkability. The accessibility score for shops and services reaches 92/100.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
The energy challenge is significant: 43.0% of homes are rated F or G, requiring major renovation work.
- Class A: 2.0 %
- Class B: 5.2 %
- Class C: 12.0 %
- Class D: 18.0 %
- Class E: 19.8 %
- Class F: 14.5 %
- Class G: 28.5 %
Visit our EPC in Saint-Gilles 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 relatively stable, with growth of -1.9% over 5 years. 32.2 % of the population is aged 18 to 34 and 10.0 % is over 65. The foreign population share is 49.8 %.
The median declarable income stands at EUR 24,340 per year. The municipality has 5,441 active businesses.
Safety
The crime rate is above average, warranting particular attention, with 117.0 offences per 1,000 residents, including 56.4 thefts and 10.3 acts of violence. The safety score is 2/100.
Quality of life in Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles offers a living environment that can be assessed through several complementary indicators. In terms of walkability, the municipality scores 93/100, reflecting how easy it is to walk for daily errands and activities. The public transport score is 95/100, indicating the level of bus, tram, or train service. Access to schools is rated 71/100, an essential criterion for families with children. Proximity to shops and services reaches 92/100. Green spaces score 53/100, important for daily wellbeing. Finally, the safety score stands at 2/100. All these criteria together give Saint-Gilles an overall score of 77/100.
Economy and employment in Saint-Gilles
The economic activity of Saint-Gilles is characterised by a median declarable income of EUR 24,340 per year (average income: EUR 30,487). The municipality hosts 5,441 active businesses, or 0.11 businesses per 100 residents, reflecting a dynamic economic fabric. The municipal tax pressure is 22.0%.
Investment
With an investment score of 39/100 and 424 transactions over the past 12 months, Saint-Gilles has limited investment potential. Registration fees in Brussels-Capital Region amount to 12.5%. Try our mortgage simulator and notary fees calculator.
How much does a house cost in Saint-Gilles in 2025?
The median price of a house in Saint-Gilles is EUR 703,702. Apartments trade at around EUR 247,685 and villas reach EUR 733,008.
Is Saint-Gilles a good municipality to invest in?
Saint-Gilles scores 39/100 for investment and 77/100 overall. Registration fees in Brussels-Capital Region amount to 12.5%.
What is the demographic profile of Saint-Gilles?
Saint-Gilles has 49,293 residents and 18,542 households. The median income is EUR 24,340 per year.
What public transport is available in Saint-Gilles?
Saint-Gilles scores 95/100 for public transport and 93/100 for walkability. The municipality benefits from a good public transport network for daily commuting.
How safe is Saint-Gilles?
The crime rate is above average, warranting particular attention, with a safety score of 2/100.