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Median price in Houthalen-Helchteren : €242,366 (house) · €162,293 (apartment) — Statbel data 2026

Property Prices Houthalen-Helchteren (July 2026)

Flanders74—Dynamic market

Estimates & Trends 2026

Source : Statbel|Q1 2026
Q3 2024
€242,366House+4.3% /an
Very reliable

Based on 287 transactions

House

€242,366

Apartment

€162,293

Villa

€590,887

Land

€174,605

Price per m²

€1,731/m²

Transactions (12 months)

287

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Displayed prices are municipal medians: half of all sales are above, half below. The actual price of a property depends on its neighborhood, size, condition and EPC. It can therefore differ significantly from the median.

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Prices by property type

TypeMedian priceDetails
House
€242,366Learn more
Apartment
€162,293Learn more
Villa
€590,887Learn more
Land
€174,605Learn more

Neighborhood scores

Transport?Excellent
81/100

Measures accessibility to public transport: train stations, bus/tram stops, line frequency and nearby cycling paths.

Flanders average: 47+34
Schools?Poor
0/100

Evaluates proximity and density of educational facilities: nurseries, kindergartens, primary, secondary and higher education.

Flanders average: 2=
Shops?Good
64/100

Measures access to daily shops and services: supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, restaurants, banks and post offices.

Flanders average: 52+12
Green spaces?Good
70/100

Evaluates the availability of accessible green spaces: public parks, gardens, forests, nature reserves and playgrounds.

Flanders average: 72=
Safety?Poor
30/100

Combination of official 2023 crime statistics (Belgian Federal Police) and urban accessibility (OpenStreetMap). A high score indicates fewer criminal incidents per 1,000 residents and better soft mobility infrastructure.

Flanders average: 59-29
Walkability?Good
60/100

Measures the ease of completing daily activities on foot: shops, schools, transport and services accessible without a car.

Flanders average: 47+13
Overall score?Good
64/100

Weighted overall score: Transport 20%, Schools 20%, Shops 15%, Green spaces 15%, Safety 15%, Walkability 15%.

Flanders average: 51+13

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Living environment

Air quality:
35Good

Climate

Avg. max. temp.

16.2°C

Avg. min. temp.

8.2°C

Rain days/year

197

Sunshine hours/year

2924h

Monthly temperatures

JFMAMJJASOND

Source: Open-Meteo

Rail transport

Nearest station

Zolder

3.7 km

Nearby stations

Zonhoven
5.4 km
Heusden
7.1 km

Source: iRail

Infrastructure & services

Building Permits

2024

Total permits

175-12.5%over 5 years
New construction78
45%
Renovations85
49%

Source: Statbel, Building Permits (CC BY 4.0)

Schools

School map

Total schools

0

School density

0.0

per 10,000 pop.

Primary / kindergarten
0
Secondary
0
Higher education
0

Source: OpenStreetMap, Overpass API (ODbL)

Public Transport

Total stops

149

Transit density

48.2

stops per 10,000 pop.

Bus stops
149

Source: GTFS Belgium, SNCB, De Lijn, TEC, STIB (CC BY 4.0)

Safety — Federal Police 2023

Score 30/100

65.3

criminal offences per 1,000 inhabitants

Moderate risk
Houthalen-Helchteren
65.3
Belgium (avg.)
85.0
Brussels
295.0

Scale 0 – 300 offences / 1,000 pop. · Belgium ≈ 85 · Brussels ≈ 295

Source: Federal Police of Belgium — Police Crime Statistics 2023

Energy Performance (EPC)

A
6.7%
B
11.5%
C
16.3%
D
21.3%
E
17.3%
F
16.3%
G
10.6%

Source: ODWB open data, SPW Energie (CC BY 4.0)

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Income by neighborhood

NeighborhoodMedian incomePopulation
HET VINTop
€55,52456
BEGIJNENHEIDETop
€44,32256
KWALAAKTop
€39,627570
HET DOOLBOS
€39,063263
NAAKTBOS
€38,867126
DE HUTTE
€37,407688
ROELANTS
€36,412389
LILLO-KERN
€36,1971.186
DE KAZERNE
€36,194312
SONNIS - VERSPREIDE BEWONING
€36,012407

Source: Statbel, fiscal income by statistical sector (2023)

Neighboring municipalities

Halen

€356,496

64/100

Genk

€446,795

62/100

Beringen

€287,290

64/100

Sint-Truiden

€359,039

70/100

Maasmechelen

€218,005

57/100

Heusden-Zolder

€298,173

68/100

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Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Houthalen-Helchteren is 242 366 € in 2026. For apartments, it is 162 293 €. The average price per m² is 1 731 €. Data sourced from official Statbel statistics.
Houthalen-Helchteren offers investment opportunities depending on your profile. With 287 transactions in the last 12 months, the market shows active dynamics. Use our yield calculator to evaluate your project.
Use our free AI estimation tool to get an accurate indication of your property value in Houthalen-Helchteren. Our algorithm analyzes recent transactions, price trends and neighborhood characteristics based on Statbel data.
Neighborhood scores for Houthalen-Helchteren are available on our site, with ratings for transport, schools, shops, green spaces and safety. Each neighborhood receives an overall score from 0 to 100 to help you choose the ideal location.
Check our 5-year price evolution chart for Houthalen-Helchteren for detailed trends based on Statbel data.
Registration duties in Houthalen-Helchteren are 3% of the purchase price. For a median house at 242 366 €, this amounts to approximately 4 847 €. Additionally, you pay notary fees (around 1%, including 21% VAT) and administrative costs. In Flanders, a reduced rate of 2% has applied since 2025 for the sole owner-occupied home.
Houthalen-Helchteren achieves a quality of life score of 64/100 (good). Transport scores 81/100. Green spaces score 70/100. Schools score 0/100. These scores are calculated from objective data on nearby amenities and infrastructure.
Based on a median house price of 242 366 € and local rental market conditions, the gross rental yield in Houthalen-Helchteren is estimated at 3% to 5%. Net yield depends on taxes, maintenance and management costs. Use our yield calculator for a personalized estimate.
With a median house price of 242 366 € in Houthalen-Helchteren and current mortgage rates, buying typically becomes more advantageous than renting after 7 to 10 years. Registration duties of 3% and notary fees increase the upfront cost, but long-term appreciation often offsets these expenses.
In Flanders, residents of Houthalen-Helchteren can benefit from the Mijn VerbouwPremie for energy renovations (insulation, heating, solar panels). The amount depends on your income and type of work. Also check with your municipality for additional local subsidies.

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Methodology

Property prices on Immolytics come from Statbel (notarial deeds, CC BY 4.0), published quarterly. Neighborhood scores are calculated from real OpenStreetMap points of interest (1-3 km radius). Climate data: Open-Meteo. Rail transport: iRail. Air quality: AQICN.

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