Aalst / Alost is a municipality covering 78.7 km² with a population of 86,445. The average age of residents hovers around 42 years, and a majority of the inhabitants are homeowners, constituting 69% of the population. The average net annual income is approximately 19,693€, which shapes the housing market here. Houses in Aalst tend to have about 5.6 rooms on average, slightly fewer than the Belgian average of 6. The housing stock is predominantly made up of houses, accounting for 72.8% of buildings, with closed-type houses forming 36.6%, semi-closed types 18.9%, and open types including farms and castles at 12.3%. The average year of construction for buildings is 1953, reflecting a mix of older properties.
In terms of pricing, houses for sale in Aalst range broadly from 139,000€ to as high as 1,550,000€, with the average house priced around 382,677€. This spread offers a diverse selection for buyers depending on their budget and preferences. No houses are currently listed for rent in this municipality. Transport connections are convenient; Aalst provides quick access to the A10 / E40 motorway in about three minutes from the center, linking it to Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, and Ostend. The A14 / E17 motorway can be reached within 23 minutes, connecting to Antwerp and Kortrijk as well as cross-border routes.
Public transport options include several bus lines such as Bus De Lijn Lines 1, 2, 214, 3, and 4 that connect Aalst with surrounding cities and towns. There are multiple train stations including Aalst / Alost and Erembodegem that facilitate rail travel. For families, Aalst offers extensive educational infrastructure with 32 nurseries, 41 nursery schools, 37 primary schools, and 37 secondary schools. Daily needs are served by a wide variety of supermarkets such as Carrefour, Delhaize, SPAR, Aldi, Lidl, and others spread across the area.
For those mindful of mobility options, shared bike services like Blue-bike are available at one station. Car sharing services have a strong presence with 10 Cambio stations in the commune. Electric vehicle owners will find 11 charging stations scattered throughout Aalst. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport, accessible within roughly 27 minutes by car or 42 minutes using public transport.
Open Immovlan