Best municipalities for retirees in Flanders 2026

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

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#	Municipality	House price	Score
1	HerstappeLimbourg	264 058 €	34/100
2	HoeilaartBrabant flamand	269 849 €	57/100
3	HorebekeFlandre orientale	316 540 €	39/100
4	GlabbeekBrabant flamand	209 182 €	56/100
5	KortenakenBrabant flamand	332 119 €	63/100
6	LinterBrabant flamand	270 194 €	56/100
7	LubbeekBrabant flamand	289 752 €	46/100
8	LendeledeFlandre occidentale	274 318 €	42/100
9	PepingenBrabant flamand	323 280 €	52/100
10	JabbekeFlandre occidentale	331 315 €	44/100

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 Flanders are 3% for a first and only home and 12% for a second property. A reduced rate of 1% applies for major energy renovations.

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

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