Meerhout is a municipality covering 36.5 km² with a population of 10,361, where the average age hovers around 43 years. Most residents own their homes, with a high ownership rate of 82%. The average net income stands at 19,193€ per year. The population is predominantly Belgian at 95.7%, with small percentages from the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Portugal, France, Italy, and others. Typical women's and men's names in the area reflect traditional roots.
Housing in Meerhout mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. About 87.1% of dwellings are houses, with 57.2% being open-type houses, farms, or castles. Semi-closed and closed types make up smaller shares, along with some commercial houses and other buildings. The homes average 5.6 rooms, slightly below the national average of 6 rooms, and many buildings date back to around 1968.
Currently, there are 35 houses for sale in Meerhout with an average asking price of 332,053€. Prices range from as low as 175,000€ up to 499,000€ for the most expensive listings. The location benefits from good road access; the A13/E313 motorway entrance is just a 5-minute drive away, connecting to routes toward Antwerp, Hasselt, and Liège. Another motorway, the A2/E314, is reachable within 16 minutes.
Public transport includes bus lines connecting to nearby towns and cities such as Geel, Mol, and Hasselt. There are five bus lines operating in Meerhout, providing links to places like the Sportpaleis and Deurne Zuid. For families, there are multiple nurseries and primary schools in town but no secondary schools. Retail needs are served by supermarkets including OKay, SPAR, Aldi, and Delhaize. No shared bikes or car-sharing services exist currently, nor are there known electric vehicle charging stations. Antwerp International Airport can be reached in about 34 minutes by car.
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