Koksijde is a municipality covering 50 km² with a population of about 21,910 residents. The average age here is 54 years, and the community has a slight majority of women at 50.8%. The majority of people own their homes, with an ownership rate of 68%. The average net income per person is 25,307€ per year. The housing stock in Koksijde includes roughly 30.4% houses while the rest are mostly apartments or flat blocks. Houses come in various types including open, semi-closed, and closed types, with the majority of buildings dating from around 1974. Houses here tend to have about five rooms on average, slightly below the national norm.
Currently, there are 29 houses for sale in Koksijde. The price range is broad, starting from as low as 95,000€ up to 1,380,000€, reflecting a wide spectrum of options depending on size and location. For those commuting or traveling by car, the A18/E40 motorway is about an 8-minute drive from the center, facilitating access towards Brugge, Veurne, and even into France. The A10/E40 motorway can also be reached in around 29 minutes, connecting to major cities like Brussels and Gent. Local roads such as the N8 and N34 provide additional routes around the area.
Public transport includes a tram line, the Kusttram (line 0), connecting De Panne to Ostende and Knokke, plus five bus lines operating through Koksijde linking to Gent and other towns. Families with children have access to several educational institutions, including five nurseries and multiple nursery, primary, and secondary schools. Shopping needs are met by a good selection of supermarkets including SPAR, Carrefour, Delhaize, and Colruyt stores. Electric vehicle owners will find three charging stations scattered through the municipality. However, there are currently no shared bikes or cars available locally. For longer trips, Ostend-Bruges International Airport is accessible within about 26 minutes by car or up to 80 minutes via public transport.