Dessel is a municipality covering 27.4 square kilometers with a population of 9,598, where the average age hovers around 42 years. The community here shows a slight male majority at 50.1%. Home ownership is strong, with 80% of residents owning their homes, reflecting a relatively stable and established population. The average net income per person is approximately €18,784 per year, indicating a moderate economic profile. Most inhabitants are Belgian, making up 93.1% of the population, with smaller groups from the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, and other countries.
Housing in Dessel is predominantly composed of houses rather than apartments. Only 13.3% of buildings are apartment blocks, while the vast majority are houses of various types. Open type houses, which include farms and castles, make up 60.6% of the housing stock. Semi-closed houses account for 17.9%, and closed type houses form 3.5%. The typical home has 5.9 rooms, slightly below the national average of 6. Most buildings date from around 1972.
Currently, there are 6 houses for sale in Dessel, with prices averaging €354,167. The price range stretches from €244,000 at the lower end to €549,000 for the most expensive listed house. The area benefits from good road access, including the A21/E34 highway that connects Antwerpen and Turnhout in about 8 minutes from the town center. The A13/E313 highway is reachable within 19 minutes and links to Antwerpen, Hasselt, and Liège. Main roads such as N18 and N118 also run through the commune.
Public transport includes five De Lijn bus lines that connect Dessel with various nearby towns such as Leuven, Boutersem, Tienen, Aarschot, Tielt, and Brussels. The nearest train stations are in Mol, Balen/Baelen, Geel, Lommel, and Turnhout. For families with children, Dessel offers several childcare options including three nurseries and four nursery schools along with five primary schools but no secondary school within the commune. Shopping is supported by supermarkets like OKay and Delhaize. Electric vehicle owners have access to one charging station in the municipality. Antwerp International Airport can be reached by car in about 39 minutes or by public transport in roughly 111 minutes.
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