House for sale - Tournai

Tournai, or Doornik as it's also called, is a fairly large municipality spread over 215.3 square kilometers with a population of just under 70,000. The average age here is 42 years, and a majority of the residents own their homes—about 58% are homeowners. Incomes hover around an average annual net per person of 17,313 euros. The community is primarily Belgian (88.2%), but there's a notable French presence as well, making up nearly 9%. The town’s housing stock reflects its history; many buildings date back to around 1930. Houses dominate, making up 82.9% of properties, often with around five rooms on average, which is just under the national average.

When looking at houses for sale in Tournai, prices average at about 357,139 euros. There’s quite a range: some houses can be found at very low prices around 29,000 euros, while others go as high as 1.9 million euros. The types of houses available include open type houses such as farms and castles accounting for roughly a quarter of the housing stock, along with closed and semi-closed types.

Getting around by car is straightforward with quick access to major motorways like the A16/E42 and A8/E429, both reachable within four minutes from the town center. Besides roads, public transport options include 21 bus lines covering various nearby destinations and train stations such as Doornik/Tournai and Froyennes within the area.

For families, the municipality offers numerous educational facilities: over 90 nurseries, more than 50 nursery schools, around 50 primary schools, and 22 secondary schools. Daily shopping needs are met by several supermarkets including Carrefour, Intermarché, and Delhaize. For those driving electric vehicles, there are 14 charging stations spread throughout Tournai. Shared mobility is limited with two Cambio car-sharing stations and no bike-sharing services available. Wevelgem Airport lies about 22 minutes away by car.