Bouillon is home to 5,411 residents spread over 148.6 square kilometers, making it a fairly spacious area with a population average age of about 44 years. Most residents own their homes, with an ownership rate of 65%. The typical income per person in the area is around €16,128 net annually, and households tend to have 1.1 cars on average, which is slightly less than the national average. The population is predominantly Belgian at 94%, with small communities from France, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania, Poland, Russia, and other countries.
Housing in Bouillon is mainly composed of houses rather than apartments, with only about 9.8% of buildings being apartment blocks. The dwellings tend to be spacious, averaging 6.1 rooms, slightly above the Belgian average. The majority of buildings are open-type houses such as farms and castles (35.3%), with semi-closed and closed houses also common. Houses available for sale number 13 within the municipality. Prices range broadly from €69,950 up to €1,385,000, with the average price near €430,919.
Road access is convenient with the A4/E411 - E25 motorway reachable in about 20 minutes by car from the center, linking Brussels, Namur, Arlon, and Luxembourg City. The A26/E25 also connects nearby in about 33 minutes. Other important roads include the N83, N95, D777, N810, and N816. Public transport is served by several bus lines including TEC lines 40, 45, 7, 8, and 8b connecting Bouillon to surrounding towns like Namur and Libramont.
Families living here have access to a range of educational facilities with four nurseries, eight nursery schools, eight primary schools, and two secondary schools. Shopping needs are met by local supermarkets Aldi, Carrefour, and Colruyt. For electric car owners or those considering switching to electric vehicles, there is one recharging station within the commune. The Brussels South Charleroi Airport lies approximately 85 minutes by car or over four hours via public transport.