The property market in Verviers in 2025
Verviers is a municipality in the province of Liege in Wallonia, with 55,770 residents spread across 33.1 km2, giving a density of 1685 inhabitants per km2.
The median price for houses stands at EUR 237,693, while apartments reach a median value of EUR 250,643. The price per square metre is EUR 1,698. Visit our property prices in Verviers page for detailed data.
How to estimate a property in Verviers
Estimating a property in Verviers 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 Verviers
Verviers is a metropolitan-scale city with a diversified economic fabric and a rich cultural scene. The transport network is extensive, professional opportunities are plentiful, and healthcare and education services are of a high standard. The diversity of neighbourhoods allows everyone to find a suitable living environment, from lively centres to quieter residential areas.
The province of Liege
The province of Liege combines the vibrant city, a university and cultural hub, with the natural landscapes of the Liege Ardennes. The property market is diversified, from urban apartments to spacious rural properties.
Neighboring municipalities of Verviers
Here are municipalities in the same province worth considering:
- Seraing — Median house price: EUR 227,403, overall score: 57/100
- Herstal — Median house price: EUR 259,338, overall score: 61/100
- Ans — Median house price: EUR 173,085, overall score: 56/100
- Oupeye — Median house price: EUR 155,983, overall score: 62/100
- Saint-Nicolas — Median house price: EUR 197,521, overall score: 63/100
- Grace-Hollogne — Median house price: EUR 176,816, overall score: 60/100
Transport and accessibility
Verviers scores 55/100 for public transport and 43/100 for walkability. The accessibility score for shops and services reaches 65/100.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
The energy profile is mixed, with 15.0% in classes A-B and 26.3% in classes F-G.
- Class A: 1.0 %
- Class B: 14.0 %
- Class C: 21.8 %
- Class D: 19.8 %
- Class E: 17.1 %
- Class F: 11.8 %
- Class G: 14.5 %
Visit our EPC in Verviers 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 1.0% over 5 years. 22.1 % of the population is aged 18 to 34 and 18.9 % is over 65. The foreign population share is 12.8 %.
The median declarable income stands at EUR 24,368 per year. The municipality has 3,397 active businesses.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 65.9 offences per 1,000 residents, including 29.1 thefts and 7.0 acts of violence. The safety score is 25/100.
Quality of life in Verviers
Verviers offers a living environment that can be assessed through several complementary indicators. In terms of walkability, the municipality scores 43/100, reflecting how easy it is to walk for daily errands and activities. The public transport score is 55/100, indicating the level of bus, tram, or train service. Access to schools is rated 73/100, an essential criterion for families with children. Proximity to shops and services reaches 65/100. Green spaces score 56/100, important for daily wellbeing. Finally, the safety score stands at 25/100. All these criteria together give Verviers an overall score of 59/100.
Economy and employment in Verviers
The economic activity of Verviers is characterised by a median declarable income of EUR 24,368 per year (average income: EUR 31,861). The municipality hosts 3,397 active businesses, or 0.06 businesses per 100 residents, reflecting a developing economic fabric. The municipal tax pressure is 18.9%.
Investment
With an investment score of 48/100 and 513 transactions over the past 12 months, Verviers 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 Verviers in 2025?
The median price of a house in Verviers is EUR 237,693. Apartments trade at around EUR 250,643 and villas reach EUR 375,527.
Is Verviers a good municipality to invest in?
Verviers scores 48/100 for investment and 59/100 overall. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%.
What is the demographic profile of Verviers?
Verviers has 55,770 residents and 14,489 households. The median income is EUR 24,368 per year.
What public transport is available in Verviers?
Verviers scores 55/100 for public transport and 43/100 for walkability. Car access remains important for many journeys.
How safe is Verviers?
The crime rate is around the national average, with a safety score of 25/100.