Vielsalm has a population of 7,814 residents living within an area of 140.7 km². The demographic leans slightly toward women at 50.3%, and the average age is around 41 years. Most inhabitants own their homes (69%), and their average net income per year is about €16,243. The population is predominantly Belgian (95%), with small communities from France, the Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, and other origins present.
The housing stock in Vielsalm consists mainly of houses (87.7%) but also includes apartment buildings making up 12.3%. Apartments here tend to be part of flat blocks or other types of buildings constituting about 10.4%. The average number of rooms per home is roughly 6.4, which is higher than the national average. Building dates center around 1945.
Currently on the market are 6 apartments for sale with an average price of €153,333. Prices range from €80,000 to €190,000 for flats. Though there are no apartments available for rent at present, buying options cover a range of budgets. Access to motorways is convenient; the A27/E42 highway can be reached within about 17 minutes by car and the A26/E25 in around 14 minutes.
Public transport is served by several bus lines such as TEC lines 11e, 14, 142, among others. Nearby railway stations include Vielsalm and Trois-Ponts. For families with children, there are multiple nurseries (6), nursery schools (11), primary schools (11), and secondary schools (3) available locally. Basics like groceries are covered by supermarkets including SPAR, Aldi, and Carrefour. Currently, there are no shared bikes or cars or electric vehicle charging stations in the municipality. Liège Airport is about a 54-minute drive or almost two hours by public transport away.