Best municipalities for expats in Wallonia 2026

Discover the ideal municipalities for expats in Wallonia, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.

TransitWalkability Wallonia

#	Municipality	House price	Score
1	VerviersLiege	237 693 €	66/100
2	WavreBrabant wallon	424 482 €	66/100
3	KelmisLiege	149 548 €	51/100
4	SeraingLiege	227 403 €	64/100
5	ViseLiege	153 180 €	68/100
6	Marche-en-FamenneLuxembourg	212 103 €	67/100
7	Comines-WarnetonHainaut	196 341 €	56/100
8	NamurNamur	434 530 €	64/100
9	LiegeLiege	481 392 €	66/100
10	ChateletHainaut	161 137 €	66/100

Practical tips

1
The Brussels region hosts European and international institutions.
2
Ixelles, Etterbeek and Woluwe are popular with expats.
3
The STIB/MIVB network offers good coverage in Brussels.
4
Budget for higher housing costs in central Brussels.
5
European and international schools are concentrated in eastern Brussels.

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FAQ

Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, safety), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.

Registration duties in Wallonia are 12.5% of the purchase price. Exemptions exist for first-time buyers.

Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.

Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.