Beringen is a municipality covering 78.6 km², with a population of 46,346 people where the average age is around 41 years. The community consists mainly of homeowners, with 78% owning their homes, and has an average net income per capita of €17,266. The population is predominantly Belgian at 93.7%, with small groups from Turkey, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, and other countries. The housing stock reflects a local preference for spacious living, with an average of 6.2 rooms per home, larger than the national average of 6 rooms. Most buildings date back to around 1972, with 83.8% being houses and the remaining 16.2% apartment buildings. Building types are varied: over half are open-type houses including farms and castles, while semi-closed houses make up nearly a quarter.
Currently, there are 49 houses listed for sale in Beringen, with prices ranging widely from €129,000 to €1,495,000. The average price stands around €383,106. Buyers can expect a mix of property types that reflect the area's mix of older and newer construction styles. Road access is a strong point here; the A13/E313 motorway is reachable within 4 minutes by car from the town center, offering direct connections to Antwerp, Hasselt, and Liège. The A2/E314 motorway is also accessible in about 9 minutes, serving routes toward Leuven and Genk.
Public transport options include several bus lines such as Lines 23, 32, 58, and others serviced by De Lijn, connecting Beringen with surrounding towns and cities. There are multiple train stations nearby including Beringen and Beverlo, adding to commute options. For families, the municipality has an extensive selection of educational facilities: 15 nurseries, 19 nursery schools, 18 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools spread across the area.
Daily shopping needs are well covered with a variety of supermarkets like SPAR, Aldi, Delhaize, Albert Heijn, OKay, Carrefour, and Colruyt available within the municipality. Electric vehicle owners have access to two recharging stations locally. While there are no shared bicycles or car sharing services currently in Beringen, the accessibility by car and public transport remains strong. The nearest airport is Liège Airport, about 40 minutes away by car or nearly 3 hours by public transport.
Open Immovlan