Province of Hainaut – Wallonia
Property prices in Boussu
In 2025, the median sale price in Boussu was €150,000 for a house (204 sales), according to Statbel. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €165,000, against €137,683 in the first half of 2025.
Median house, first half of 2026
€165,000
+19.8% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€137,683), 78 sales
Median house, 2025
€150,000
Middle 50% of sales: €100,000–€195,000
Bought at the 2025 median of €150,000 as your only home, a house in Boussu costs about €158,000 all-in, with registration tax and notary fees. Borrowing 80% of the price adds about €2,400 for the mortgage deed. Since 2025 an only home in Wallonia pays 3%, a rate that replaced the old allowance (the abattement). The true cost of buying a home in Belgium, item by item
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| Property type | Median price 2025 | Middle 50% of sales | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €140,000 | €100,000–€181,000 | 180 |
| Detached house | €257,500 | €182,500–€302,500 | 24 |
First half of 2026, against the first half of 2025
| Property type | First half of 2025 | First half of 2026 | Change | Sales, Jan–Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All houses | €137,683 | €165,000 | +19.8% | 78 |
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €130,000 | €155,000 | +19.2% | 66 |
In 2025, 204 houses changed hands in Boussu, 16.7% fewer than in 2024. Detached houses sold for 84% more than terraced or semi-detached ones (median €257,500 against €140,000).
Asking price per m² in Boussu
| Property type | Median asking price per m² |
|---|---|
| Houses | €1,117/m² |
On 26 October 2026, 107 houses and 10 apartments in Boussu were advertised for sale on Immoweb. Immoweb marked 26% of the houses and 40% of the apartments as under offer.
Median sale price in Boussu since 1980
HousesShaded: middle 50% of sales
In 1980, the median house in Boussu sold for €22,310, and in 2000 for €39,663 (Belgian francs converted to euros); today it is €150,000, about 7 times as much as in 1980.
How prices are moving
In Boussu, the median house price rose 3.4% in 2025, 20% over five years and 50% over ten years. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €165,000, against €137,683 in the first half of 2025.
| 2024–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2015–2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | +3.4% | +20.0% | +50.0% |
Price history in Boussu, year by year
| Year | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €150,000 | – |
| 2024 | €145,000 | – |
| 2023 | €150,000 | – |
| 2022 | €135,000 | – |
| 2021 | €130,000 | – |
| 2020 | €125,000 | – |
| 2019 | €115,000 | – |
| 2018 | €110,000 | – |
| 2017 | €100,000 | – |
| 2016 | €100,000 | – |
| 2015 | €100,000 | – |
| 2014 | €100,000 | – |
| 2013 | €100,000 | – |
| 2012 | €97,500 | – |
| 2011 | €110,000 | – |
| 2010 | €100,000 | – |
Compared with the province and Belgium
| Boussu | Province of Hainaut | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €150,000 | €190,000 | €315,000 |
| Median apartment price | – | €160,000 | €250,000 |
Over ten years, the median house price in Boussu rose 50%, against a 57.5% rise across Belgium.
Boussu has the 8th lowest 2025 median house price in Hainaut province.
Prices by neighbourhood in Boussu (2024)
For a house, the highest median is in Grand Hornu (€150,000) and the lowest in St Charles – Vedette (€120,000).
| Statistical sector | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hornu | €150,000 | – |
| Hornu – Centre | €140,000 | – |
| Boussu-Centre | €136,000 | – |
| St Joseph | €135,000 | – |
| La Chapelle | €130,000 | – |
| St Charles – Vedette | €120,000 | – |
Who lives in Boussu
Incomes sit under the Belgian median: the typical tax declaration in Boussu showed €24,520 in 2023, 19% less than nationally. At the 2021 census, 64% of households owned their home, about the same share as across Belgium (65%). Boussu is gaining residents: the population rose 3.9% between 2016 and 2026, to 20,516.
Flood risk in Boussu
Flooding is a real risk in Boussu: 10.4% of the commune’s area lies in a medium or high flood-hazard zone (2.1% in the high class), plus 13.4% in the low class. Flood and soil are two of the checks to run on one specific home before you sign; our guide to what to check before making an offer covers the rest.
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Nearby communes
On median house prices, Boussu lands between Dour (€145,000) and Hensies (€188,800).
| Commune | House median | Apartment median |
|---|---|---|
| Colfontaine | €132,560 | – |
| Quaregnon | €139,000 | – |
| Dour | €145,000 | – |
| Hensies | €188,800 | – |
| Saint-Ghislain | €210,000 | €200,000 |