Living in Chatelet: a portrait
Chatelet is a municipality in Hainaut in Wallonia, with 35,595 residents spread across 31.7 km2. The population is relatively stable.
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Urban profile
Chatelet 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 Chatelet
Chatelet scores 48/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 45/100. Public transport access is adequate but could be improved.
Schools and services
The schools score is 59/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 57/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 61/100, Chatelet has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 78.3 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 7/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Chatelet is EUR 24,495 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 161,137, or EUR 1,151 per sqm.
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Daily life in Chatelet
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 6.6x. This ratio is around the Belgian average, indicating a balanced market. Access to shops and services (57/100) may require regular trips to neighbouring municipalities. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 20.7 % of residents under 17, Chatelet has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 59/100 reflects an adequate educational offering. Abundant green spaces (61/100) provide playgrounds and walking areas for children. The average household size (3.93 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 20.7 %
- 18-34 years: 20.6 %
- 35-64 years: 38.7 %
- 65+ years: 20.1 %
- Foreign residents: 14.1 %
- Households: 9,062
- Average household size: 3.93
Neighboring municipalities
- Binche — 33,200 residents, overall score 61/100
- Courcelles — 31,337 residents, overall score 55/100
- Ath — 30,048 residents, overall score 61/100
- Ecaussinnes — 29,032 residents, overall score 46/100
- Soignies — 27,200 residents, overall score 59/100
Is Chatelet a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 59/100 and a green score of 61/100, Chatelet offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Chatelet?
Chatelet has an overall score of 58/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Chatelet?
The median income is EUR 24,495 per year and the median house price is EUR 161,137. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x should be factored into your planning.
What is public transport like in Chatelet?
The transport score is 48/100 and walkability is 45/100. Car use is often complementary.