Living in Overijse: a portrait
Overijse is a municipality in Brabant flamand in Flanders, with 25,500 residents spread across 40.2 km2.
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Urban profile
Overijse 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 Overijse
Overijse scores 56/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 68/100. Public transport access is adequate but could be improved.
Schools and services
The schools score is 84/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 73/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 52/100, Overijse has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 68.3 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 20/100.
Cost of living
The median house purchase price is EUR 298,855, or EUR 2,135 per sqm.Estimate your budget with our mortgage simulator.
Daily life in Overijse
Access to shops and services (73/100) makes daily life convenient without excessive travel. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
The school access score of 84/100 reflects a quality educational offering.
Population profile
Neighboring municipalities
- Rhode-Saint-Genese — 25,970 residents, overall score 54/100
- Diest — 24,971 residents, overall score 65/100
- Beersel — 26,505 residents, overall score 72/100
- Scherpenheuvel-Zichem — 24,001 residents, overall score 66/100
- Zemst — 23,401 residents, overall score 66/100
Is Overijse a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 84/100 and a green score of 52/100, Overijse offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Overijse?
Overijse has an overall score of 70/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Overijse?
The median income is N/A per year and the median house price is EUR 298,855.
What is public transport like in Overijse?
The transport score is 56/100 and walkability is 68/100. Car use is often complementary.