Menen, known as Menin in Dutch, is a town with a population of 33,385 spread over 33.2 square kilometers. The average age of residents is 42 years, and a majority of people here own their homes, with ownership rates around 69%. The net per capita income is about 17,045 euros annually, which gives an indication of the area's economic standing. The population is predominantly Belgian, making up 88.4%, with smaller communities from France, Romania, the Netherlands, Morocco, Russia, Afghanistan, and others.
Housing in Menen mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. About 87.5% of buildings are houses, and only 12.5% are apartment buildings. Among these houses, nearly half (49%) are closed-type houses, with semi-closed houses at 19.6%, and open houses such as farms or castles making up 13.7%. The average number of rooms per dwelling is 5.6, slightly below the national average of 6 rooms. The buildings date back on average to 1947.
Currently, there are 39 houses for sale in Menen, with prices averaging around 223,975 euros. The highest-priced house is listed at 475,000 euros, while the least expensive goes for around 79,900 euros. For those commuting or traveling by car, the A19 motorway can be accessed within a 4-minute drive from the town center, and the A14/E17 highway is reachable in about 9 minutes. Several main roads such as the N8 and N32 also run through Menen.
Public transport includes 12 bus lines operated by De Lijn that connect Menen with nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway stations are Menen itself, Wevelgem, Wervik, Bissegem, and Komen/Comines. Families will find a range of schooling options including 17 nurseries, 15 nursery schools, 16 primary schools, and 13 secondary schools. Shops include supermarkets like Carrefour (2 locations), SPAR, and Colruyt. While there are no shared bicycles or car-sharing options in the town, there are 3 electric vehicle charging stations. The closest airport is Wevelgem Airport, just a 9-minute drive away or about 34 minutes by public transport.
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