House for sale - Hechtel

Hechtel-Eksel is a municipality spanning 76.7 km² with 12,419 inhabitants, where the average age is about 42 years. The population shows a slight majority of men at 50.8%, and most residents own their homes, with an ownership rate of 82%. The average net per capita income is 18,096 € annually. The community is primarily Belgian (90.3%), with smaller groups from the Netherlands and other countries. Houses here tend to be spacious, averaging 6.7 rooms, which is above the national average of 6 rooms. Most buildings date from around 1973. Of all buildings in the area, about 68.1% are open-type houses including farms and castles, while semi-closed houses make up 12.1%. Houses for sale in Hechtel-Eksel are priced on average at 437,000 €, ranging from 315,000 € up to 569,000 € for the most expensive ones.

The town is well connected by road, with the A2/E314 motorway reachable within 16 minutes by car, and the A13/E313 motorway is a 22-minute drive away. Main roads such as the N73 and N715 pass through the municipality, facilitating travel to nearby cities. Public transport includes multiple bus lines operated by De Lijn, with several routes stopping in Hechtel-Eksel connecting to places like Hasselt and Lommel. Nearby train stations include Leopoldsburg and Beringen, providing further travel options.

For families, the municipality offers several childcare facilities including three nurseries and five nursery schools, along with four primary schools and one secondary school named Don Bosco-College. Shopping needs are met by two Colruyt supermarkets, two Delhaize stores, and an Aldi. Despite these amenities, there is no bike-sharing or car-sharing service available in Hechtel-Eksel, nor are there any known electric vehicle charging stations. Liège Airport is accessible in about 54 minutes by car or four hours and 23 minutes by public transport.