Libin is a municipality with 5,223 inhabitants spread over 140.5 km², resulting in a low population density. The residents have an average age of about 39 years, and home ownership is common here, with 74% owning their homes. The average net income stands at 17,235€ per year. The majority of people living in Libin are Belgian (96.5%), with small groups from France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Romania, and various other countries. The population has a slightly higher percentage of women at 50.1%. Houses in Libin tend to be larger than the Belgian average, with an average of 6.7 rooms compared to 6 nationally. Most buildings date back to around 1938, reflecting a traditional architectural style.
Housing stock in Libin is predominantly detached houses including farms and castles, which make up 65.2% of the buildings. Semi-closed houses account for 23%, while flats and apartment blocks represent only 4%. Closed-type houses are quite rare at 2.9%. There are currently 5 houses listed for sale, with prices ranging from 299,000€ to as high as 2,300,000€, averaging about 904,400€. If you're looking for something within the mid-range, you'll find options available around this average price.
The municipality offers good connectivity thanks to nearby access to highways A4/E411 and E25 in just 3 minutes by car from the center of Libin. Another highway, A26/E25, is accessible within 23 minutes. Main roads such as N40, N808, N857, and N899 also serve the area. For public transportation, there are 7 bus lines passing through Libin, connecting to various nearby towns including Namur and Saint-Hubert. Train stations like Poix-Saint-Hubert and Libramont are within reasonable distance.
Families will find several educational institutions in Libin: 10 nurseries and 6 nursery schools cater to young children, alongside 6 primary schools. However, there are no secondary schools in the municipality. For shopping needs, there is at least one SPAR supermarket. While Libin lacks bike-sharing and car-sharing schemes currently, it does have one EV charging station for electric vehicles. The nearest airport is Liège Airport, reachable within about 65 minutes by car or over three hours by public transport.