Brugge, with its area of 140.9 km², is home to 118,325 residents. The average age here is around 44 years. Ownership rates are relatively high, with 64% of inhabitants owning their homes. The average net per capita income stands at 20,379 €, reflecting the economic level of the population. The demographic makeup is predominantly Belgian at 93.8%, with small percentages from Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, Afghanistan, France, Spain, and other countries.
When it comes to housing stock, houses make up the majority in Brugge, accounting for 73.1% of dwellings. These include a range of types: 37.7% are closed-type houses, 17.7% semi-closed, and 14% open type including farms and castles. The houses tend to be a bit smaller than the national average in terms of rooms, with an average of 5.5 rooms compared to the national average of 6. Most buildings date from around 1949.
Currently, there are 46 houses listed for sale. Prices for houses on sale in Brugge vary widely, with the cheapest starting at 165,000 € and the most expensive going up to 2,370,000 €. The average price is noted as 571,572 €. Residents here benefit from easy access to major motorways such as the A10/E40, reachable within a 6-minute drive from the center, and the A17/E403 in about 9 minutes. Main roads like the N9, R30, R30b, N31, and N32 run through the municipality.
Public transport features a tram line (De Lijn line 0) connecting coastal areas and numerous bus lines (64 in total) passing through Brugge. Train stations such as Brugge-Sint-Pieters and Brugge provide rail connections. For families, there are ample childcare options with 53 nurseries and over 150 schools spanning nursery to secondary level. Shopping amenities include several Carrefour, Delhaize, Aldi, LIDL and other supermarkets. For mobility, residents can use bike-sharing services like Blue-bike at 4 stations and car-sharing through 16 Cambio stations. Electric vehicle users have access to 22 charging stations in the area. The Ostend-Bruges International Airport is reachable in about 23 minutes by car or 33 minutes by public transport.
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