Living in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode: a portrait
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is a municipality in Bruxelles-Capitale in Brussels-Capital Region, with 26,895 residents spread across 1.1 km2. The municipality is experiencing slight population decline.
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Urban profile
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode 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 Brussels-Capital Region
The Brussels-Capital Region, home to the European institutions, is a cosmopolitan and bilingual metropolis of over one million inhabitants. Its population density is the highest in the country, which is reflected in property prices above the national average. The rental market is particularly dynamic, driven by the presence of expatriates, EU civil servants, and students. Brussels offers a thriving cultural life, renowned gastronomy, and a dense public transport network comprising metro, tram, and bus.
Getting around Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode scores 80/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 76/100. The municipality is well-served by public transport.
Schools and services
The schools score is 83/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 79/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 53/100, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is above average, warranting particular attention, with 113.6 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 3/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is EUR 20,862 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 491,041, or EUR 3,507 per sqm.
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Daily life in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 23.5x. This high ratio reflects tension between property prices and local incomes. Access to shops and services (79/100) makes daily life convenient without excessive travel. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 21.5 % of residents under 17, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 83/100 reflects a quality educational offering. The average household size (3.26 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 21.5 %
- 18-34 years: 29.4 %
- 35-64 years: 40.0 %
- 65+ years: 9.1 %
- Foreign residents: 45.1 %
- Households: 8,241
- Average household size: 3.26
Neighboring municipalities
- Berchem-Sainte-Agathe — 25,787 residents, overall score 74/100
- Ganshoren — 25,564 residents, overall score 73/100
- Watermael-Boitsfort — 25,295 residents, overall score 80/100
- Koekelberg — 22,648 residents, overall score 72/100
- Auderghem — 35,350 residents, overall score 76/100
Is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 83/100 and a green score of 53/100, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has an overall score of 72/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
The median income is EUR 20,862 per year and the median house price is EUR 491,041. The price-to-income ratio of 23.5x should be factored into your planning.
What is public transport like in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
The transport score is 80/100 and walkability is 76/100. A good network facilitates daily commuting.