Best municipalities for retirees in Brussels 2026

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

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#	Municipality	House price	Score
1	Woluwe-Saint-PierreBruxelles-Capitale	936 787 €	73/100
2	GanshorenBruxelles-Capitale	450 268 €	58/100
3	Woluwe-Saint-LambertBruxelles-Capitale	652 139 €	69/100
4	Watermael-BoitsfortBruxelles-Capitale	921 437 €	76/100
5	EvereBruxelles-Capitale	442 554 €	65/100
6	Berchem-Sainte-AgatheBruxelles-Capitale	612 716 €	57/100
7	JetteBruxelles-Capitale	469 908 €	68/100
8	ForestBruxelles-Capitale	651 503 €	71/100
9	UccleBruxelles-Capitale	637 408 €	75/100
10	EtterbeekBruxelles-Capitale	632 781 €	71/100

Practical tips

1
Rural Walloon municipalities offer peace and affordable prices.
2
Check proximity to a hospital or medical center.
3
The Belgian Ardennes combine nature and attractive prices.
4
Cost of living is lower outside major cities.
5
Consider public transport if you no longer drive.

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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 Brussels 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.