Antoing spans an area of 31.4 km² and is home to 7,687 inhabitants. The population here is relatively balanced in gender, with women making up 51.1% and men slightly less. The average age hovers around 41 years, reflecting a mature community. Most residents own their homes — about 66% — and the average net per capita income is €15,793 annually. Nationalities are predominantly Belgian at 94%, followed by 5% French nationals, with small numbers from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Morocco, and other countries.
Housing in Antoing mostly consists of houses, which make up 93.4% of buildings, while apartments represent only 6.6%. Among the houses, 31.7% are closed-type, 31% semi-closed, and 28.1% are open types including farms or castles. The average number of rooms per dwelling is 5.9, slightly below the national average of 6. Most buildings date back to around 1923, showing a long-established residential area.
Currently, there are 21 houses for sale in Antoing, with an average price of €234,332. Prices vary widely, with the cheapest house listed at €95,000 and the most expensive reaching €404,145. This range accommodates different budgets and property sizes within the commune.
Travel access from Antoing is straightforward. The A16/E42 motorway towards Mons and Tournai is just a two-minute drive from the centre, while the A8/E429-E42 towards Halle and Tournai (and Lille in France) can be reached in about eight minutes by car. Roads like the N52, N500, N502, N503, and N504 provide additional local connectivity. Public transport includes three bus lines: TEC Lines 491, 8, and 98, connecting Antoing to nearby towns such as Tournai, Mortagne, Péruwelz, Dour, Erquennes, Lesdain.
Families will find several educational options in Antoing. There are five nurseries including "M. B." and "V. G.", six nursery schools such as "École Fondamentale Communale d'Antoing - Rive Droite" and "École Libre Notre Dame De Fatima De Maubray", six primary schools including "École Fondamentale Communale Antoing Rive Gauche", and one secondary school named "Institut Technique De La Communauté Française Val - Itma".
Daily shopping needs are covered by three main supermarkets: Louis Delhaize, Colruyt, and Delhaize. For those concerned with electric mobility, Antoing offers two EV charging stations. However, no shared bicycles or shared cars are currently available within the commune. The closest airport is Wevelgem Airport, reachable by car in about 27 minutes or public transport in approximately 108 minutes.