Boussu is a municipality with nearly 20,000 inhabitants spread over 20.1 square kilometers. The average age here is 41 years, and a significant majority of residents own their homes, standing at 64%. The average annual net income per capita is 14,129€, which gives an idea of the local economic context. The population includes a diversity of nationalities, with Belgians making up 88%, followed by Italians at 7.6%, and smaller groups from France, Morocco, Algeria, Spain, Romania, and other countries.
Housing in Boussu mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. About 90.9% of buildings are houses, with the remainder being apartment blocks. Most houses are closed type (52.9%), followed by semi-closed type at 24%, and open type houses including farms and castles at 11.1%. The average house size is about 5.4 rooms, which is slightly below the national average. The average building year is 1922, indicating many established properties.
There are currently 22 houses for sale in Boussu. Prices range widely, with the least expensive starting at around 50,000€ and the most expensive nearing 410,000€. On average, houses are listed for about 181,325€. The location offers good road access, with the A7/E19-E42 highway just 4 minutes from the center, and the A8/E429-E42 reachable in about 34 minutes. Main roads like N51 and N547 also connect the area efficiently.
Public transit includes several TEC bus lines such as Line 1 connecting Mons to Saint-Ghislain and others serving local routes. For families, Boussu provides ample educational options: there are 13 nurseries, 19 nursery schools, 19 primary schools, and 3 secondary schools within the municipality. Shopping needs are covered by multiple stores including Cora, Louis Delhaize, SPAR, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Delhaize. There is no shared mobility infrastructure like bike sharing or car sharing currently available, nor EV charging stations. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is reachable in about 32 minutes by car.
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