Houffalize is a municipality with 5,193 inhabitants spread over a large area of 167.4 square kilometers. The demographic profile shows a slightly higher number of men than women, with a 50.4% male population. The average age is around 41 years, and most residents own their homes, with a homeownership rate of 72%. The average net income per person is approximately €17,084 annually. Households typically have about 1.2 cars, which is slightly below the Belgian average. The majority of the population is Belgian, accounting for nearly 95%, with small representations from the Netherlands, France, Italy, Iraq, Spain, Luxembourg, and other countries.
Housing in Houffalize mainly consists of houses rather than apartments, with 92.7% of buildings classified as houses. Among these, 62.1% are open type houses, farms, or castles. Semi-closed houses make up 15.5%, while closed type houses account for 4.9%. The average number of rooms per dwelling is about 6.3, which is higher than the Belgian average. Most buildings were constructed around 1945. Currently, there are 17 houses for sale in Houffalize, with prices ranging from €99,000 to €1,100,000. The average price for a house on sale is around €339,235.
Transportation options include easy access to the A26/E25 motorway connecting Liège to Bastogne and Neufchâteau within a two-minute drive from the center. The A27/E42 motorway is also accessible within 30 minutes, connecting to various towns and even Germany. Several national roads such as N30, N638, N812, N826, and N827 pass through or near Houffalize. Public transport includes 19 bus lines serving the area, linking Houffalize to nearby towns like La Roche, Bastogne, Gouvy, Malmedy, and Liège.
Families in Houffalize can find several educational facilities including 10 nurseries, seven nursery schools, seven primary schools, and a secondary school named Athenee Royal De Bastogne - Houffalize. For shopping needs, there are at least two supermarkets in town: a SPAR and a Delhaize. There are no known shared bicycles or car-sharing services in the area and no electric vehicle charging stations within the municipality. The nearest airport is Liège Airport, reachable by car in about 49 minutes or by public transport in roughly two hours.
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