Ans is a municipality with 28,373 inhabitants spread over 23.3 square kilometers, giving it a moderately dense residential character. The population here has an average age close to 41 years, and the residents tend to own their homes, with ownership rates around 63%. The average net income per year for households is approximately 16,395 euros, which shapes the local housing market's affordability. Most inhabitants are Belgian nationals, with smaller communities from Italy, Morocco, Spain, France, Romania, and Turkey.
Housing in Ans mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. About 80.6% of buildings are houses, with a large portion being closed type houses (46.6%) and semi-closed houses (21.3%). Buildings average from around 1949, reflecting a mix of older and perhaps renovated properties. For those seeking to buy a house in Ans, there are currently 62 listed, with prices averaging around 252,433 euros. The range is quite broad, from as low as 120,000 euros to up to 960,000 euros for the most expensive listings.
Road access is convenient, with the A602 / E25 highway reachable within a minute from the town center. Other major highways like the A3 / E25 - E40 - E42 can be accessed in about three minutes. The N3 main road also passes through Ans, facilitating local and regional travel. Public transport includes several bus lines such as TEC lines 12, 175, 19, 75, and 88, which connect Ans to neighboring towns and Liège.
Families will find schools across all levels within Ans: numerous nurseries, nursery schools, primary schools, and four secondary schools serve the local population. Shopping is supported by multiple supermarkets including Carrefour, SPAR, Aldi, LIDL, Colruyt, and Delhaize. Electric vehicle owners can find one charging station in the municipality. While there are no shared bicycles or cars available locally, Liège Airport is reachable within 5 minutes by car or just over half an hour by public transport, offering international travel options.