Wavre, also known as Waver, is home to 34,396 residents spread across 42.1 km². The population here has an average age of about 42 years and shows a slightly higher percentage of women (52.1%). Homeownership is common, with 63% of inhabitants owning their homes. The average net income per person stands at €20,642 annually. The community primarily consists of Belgian nationals (89%), alongside smaller groups from France, Romania, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and other countries.
The housing stock in Wavre includes a predominance of houses, which make up 70.4% of buildings, with the remainder being mostly apartment blocks. Among the houses, 38.2% are open-type structures such as detached houses or farms. Semi-closed and closed types account for 14.8% and 14.1%, respectively. The average number of rooms in homes here is slightly below the national average, standing at 5.7 rooms. Buildings generally date back to around 1956.
Currently, there are 57 houses listed for sale in Wavre. Prices vary widely, with the lowest recorded sale price at €140,000 and reaching as high as €1,250,000. The average sale price for a house in the area is approximately €563,667. Transportation infrastructure is convenient; Wavre gives quick access to major roads such as N4, N238, N239, N243, and N257. The A4/E411-E25 highway connecting Brussels, Namur, Arlon, and Luxembourg is just a minute away from the town center by car.
Public transport options are plentiful with 20 bus lines serving the commune, including connections to Leuven, Ottignies, Louvain-la-Neuve, Braine-l'Alleud, and Brussels. Train stations nearby include Waver/Wavre and Basse-Wavre among others. For families, the municipality provides a range of educational facilities: 32 nurseries, 12 nursery schools, 12 primary schools, and 8 secondary schools. Shopping needs are met by multiple supermarkets such as Carrefour (5 locations), Delhaize (4), Louis Delhaize (2), Trafic (1), Delitraiteur (1), and Colruyt (1). Regarding sustainable mobility, there are 6 electric vehicle charging stations and a car-sharing service via Cambio. Brussels Airport is reachable within 18 minutes by car or about 74 minutes by public transit.
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