Blegny is a municipality in the province of Liège covering an area of 26.1 km² with about 13,292 inhabitants. The population has a slight majority of women at 50.9%, and the average age is roughly 42 years. Most residents are homeowners, accounting for 72% of housing status, and the average net per capita income is about €19,625 annually. The majority of the population, 96.3%, are Belgian nationals, with small communities from Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey, Romania, and other countries.
The housing stock in Blegny primarily consists of houses, with 92.1% of buildings being houses and only 7.9% apartment buildings. Among these houses, nearly half (46.5%) are open-type houses such as farms or castles, 30.9% are semi-closed type houses, and 12.6% are closed type houses. On average, homes have around 5.9 rooms, slightly below the national average of 6 rooms. The buildings tend to be older, with the average constructed around 1947.
Currently, there are 7 houses available for sale in Blegny. The average price for houses on the market is approximately €518,571, with the most expensive listed at €1,950,000 and the least expensive at €219,000. These prices reflect the diversity in housing type and size found in the municipality.
The area benefits from excellent road access including proximity to major motorways like the A3/E25 - E40 - E42 which can be reached within a 3-minute drive from the center. The A25/E25 motorway is accessible within about 6 minutes as well. Several national roads cross Blegny such as the N604, N642, N653, and N667. Public transport includes multiple bus lines operated by TEC that connect Blegny to neighboring towns and cities such as Herve and Liège.
Families in Blegny have access to various educational facilities including 13 nurseries and nursery schools and 13 primary schools; however, there are no secondary schools within the municipality. For shopping needs, residents have access to several supermarkets including two Carrefour stores, one LIDL, and one Delhaize.
There are no shared mobility options like shared bicycles or cars currently available in Blegny, nor are there any electric vehicle charging stations. The nearest airport is Liège Airport, roughly a 16-minute drive away, or around 97 minutes by public transport.
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