Living in Lokeren: a portrait
Lokeren is a municipality in Flandre orientale in Flanders, with 43,554 residents spread across 61.8 km2. The population is experiencing moderate growth.
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Urban profile
Lokeren 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 Flanders
Flanders, the economically dynamic region in northern Belgium, benefits from reduced registration fees of just 3%, a significant fiscal advantage for buyers. The region stands out for its strong economic fabric, quality infrastructure, and robust job market. Flemish culture values quality of life, cycling as a mode of transport, and well-maintained public spaces. The Flemish property market is generally more expensive than Wallonia but offers high liquidity.
Getting around Lokeren
Lokeren scores 71/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 74/100. The municipality is well-served by public transport.
Schools and services
The schools score is 72/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 69/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 51/100, Lokeren has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 60.4 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 36/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Lokeren is EUR 30,341 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 419,152, or EUR 2,994 per sqm.
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Daily life in Lokeren
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 13.8x. This high ratio reflects tension between property prices and local incomes. Access to shops and services (69/100) makes daily life convenient without excessive travel. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 20.9 % of residents under 17, Lokeren has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 72/100 reflects a quality educational offering. The average household size (5.81 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 20.9 %
- 18-34 years: 20.2 %
- 35-64 years: 39.6 %
- 65+ years: 19.2 %
- Foreign residents: 9.0 %
- Households: 7,492
- Average household size: 5.81
Neighboring municipalities
- Deinze — 45,471 residents, overall score 66/100
- Melle — 45,471 residents, overall score 51/100
- Ninove — 40,363 residents, overall score 71/100
- Termonde — 47,185 residents, overall score 67/100
- Evergem — 36,860 residents, overall score 67/100
Is Lokeren a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 72/100 and a green score of 51/100, Lokeren offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Lokeren?
Lokeren has an overall score of 69/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Lokeren?
The median income is EUR 30,341 per year and the median house price is EUR 419,152. The price-to-income ratio of 13.8x should be factored into your planning.
What is public transport like in Lokeren?
The transport score is 71/100 and walkability is 74/100. A good network facilitates daily commuting.