Living in Boussu: a portrait
Boussu is a municipality in Hainaut in Wallonia, with 20,283 residents spread across 26.9 km2. The population is experiencing moderate growth.
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Urban profile
Boussu is a medium-sized city with comprehensive urban services, good transport connectivity, and varied neighbourhoods. It offers hospitals, shopping centres, cultural and sporting facilities, and a diversified job market. This intermediate size provides the best compromise between urban dynamism and quality of life.
Settling in 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.
Getting around Boussu
Boussu scores 39/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 42/100. A car is often necessary for daily commuting.
Schools and services
The schools score is 70/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 65/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 61/100, Boussu has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The municipality is particularly safe with a very low crime rate, with 29.8 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 95/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Boussu is EUR 24,722 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 129,618, or EUR 926 per sqm.
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Daily life in Boussu
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 5.2x. This ratio is around the Belgian average, indicating a balanced market. Access to shops and services (65/100) makes daily life convenient without excessive travel. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 20.7 % of residents under 17, Boussu has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 70/100 reflects a quality educational offering. Abundant green spaces (61/100) provide playgrounds and walking areas for children. The average household size (3.96 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 20.7 %
- 18-34 years: 21.2 %
- 35-64 years: 38.6 %
- 65+ years: 19.5 %
- Foreign residents: 12.3 %
- Households: 5,122
- Average household size: 3.96
Neighboring municipalities
- Colfontaine — 20,745 residents, overall score 58/100
- Quaregnon — 18,959 residents, overall score 58/100
- Morlanwelz — 18,900 residents, overall score 59/100
- Frameries — 21,671 residents, overall score 62/100
- Lessines — 18,735 residents, overall score 60/100
Is Boussu a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 70/100 and a green score of 61/100, Boussu is well-suited for families.
What is the overall score of Boussu?
Boussu has an overall score of 58/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Boussu?
The median income is EUR 24,722 per year and the median house price is EUR 129,618. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x indicates a relatively affordable market.
What is public transport like in Boussu?
The transport score is 39/100 and walkability is 42/100. Car use is often complementary.