Province of Hainaut – Wallonia
Property prices in Charleroi
In 2025, the median sale price in Charleroi was €158,000 for a house (2,073 sales) and €122,000 for an apartment (582 sales), according to Statbel. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €160,000, against €155,000 in the first half of 2025.
Median house, first half of 2026
€160,000
+3.2% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€155,000), 1,011 sales
Median house, 2025
€158,000
Middle 50% of sales: €105,000–€210,000
Median apartment, first half of 2026
€125,000
+0.0% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€125,000), 285 sales
Median apartment, 2025
€122,000
Middle 50% of sales: €93,000–€165,000
Bought at the 2025 median of €158,000 as your only home, a house in Charleroi costs about €166,000 all-in, with registration tax and notary fees. Borrowing 80% of the price adds about €2,500 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 | €150,000 | €100,000–€199,000 | 1,845 |
| Detached house | €271,000 | €175,000–€345,000 | 228 |
| Apartment | €122,000 | €93,000–€165,000 | 582 |
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 | €155,000 | €160,000 | +3.2% | 1,011 |
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €145,000 | €155,000 | +6.9% | 922 |
| Detached house | €262,500 | €260,000 | −1.0% | 89 |
| Apartment | €125,000 | €125,000 | +0.0% | 285 |
In 2025, 2,655 homes (2,073 houses and 582 apartments) changed hands in Charleroi, 9.6% more than in 2024. Charleroi is a house market first: apartments made up only 22% of 2025 sales. Detached houses sold for 81% more than terraced or semi-detached ones (median €271,000 against €150,000).
Asking price per m² in Charleroi
| Property type | Median asking price per m² |
|---|---|
| Houses | €1,300/m² |
| Apartments | €1,500/m² |
On 26 October 2026, 1,094 houses and 279 apartments in Charleroi were advertised for sale on Immoweb.
Median sale price in Charleroi since 1980
HousesApartmentsShaded: middle 50% of sales
In 1980, the median house in Charleroi sold for €23,550, and in 2000 for €45,860 (Belgian francs converted to euros); today it is €158,000, about 7 times as much as in 1980.
How prices are moving
In Charleroi, the median house price rose 9% in 2025, 31.7% over five years and 50.5% over ten years; the median apartment price rose 14.8% in 2025, 18.4% over five years and 43.5% over ten years. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €160,000, against €155,000 in the first half of 2025.
| 2024–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2015–2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | +9.0% | +31.7% | +50.5% |
| Apartments | +14.8% | +18.4% | +43.5% |
Price history in Charleroi, year by year
| Year | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €158,000 | €122,000 |
| 2024 | €145,000 | €106,250 |
| 2023 | €137,750 | €115,000 |
| 2022 | €140,000 | €109,500 |
| 2021 | €132,000 | €100,000 |
| 2020 | €120,000 | €103,000 |
| 2019 | €115,000 | €95,000 |
| 2018 | €110,000 | €95,000 |
| 2017 | €110,000 | €90,000 |
| 2016 | €105,000 | €85,000 |
| 2015 | €105,000 | €85,000 |
| 2014 | €100,000 | €86,000 |
| 2013 | €100,000 | €85,000 |
| 2012 | €103,000 | €86,000 |
| 2011 | €100,000 | €85,000 |
| 2010 | €100,000 | €85,000 |
Compared with the province and Belgium
| Charleroi | Province of Hainaut | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €158,000 | €190,000 | €315,000 |
| Median apartment price | €122,000 | €160,000 | €250,000 |
Over ten years, the median house price in Charleroi rose 50.5%, against a 57.5% rise across Belgium.
Charleroi has the 9th lowest 2025 median house price in Hainaut province.
Prices by neighbourhood in Charleroi (2024)
For a house, the highest median is in La Bruyère (Résidence) (€332,500) and the lowest in Houssiere (€63,500).
| Statistical sector | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| La Bruyère (Résidence) | €332,500 | – |
| Le Sart Culpart | €210,000 | – |
| Carrefour Puissant | €184,000 | – |
| Cité Europe | €180,000 | – |
| La Brulotte – St Junieu | €168,500 | – |
| Cité Empain | €166,500 | – |
| Route de Nivelles | €155,000 | – |
| Lodelinsart-Centre – Marteau | €151,250 | – |
| Neuville | €150,000 | – |
| Le Roctiau | €147,500 | – |
| Le Temple | €146,000 | – |
| Sauvegniere | €145,000 | – |
| Montignies-sur-Sambre-Centre | €142,500 | – |
| Heigne | €139,000 | – |
| Gros-Fayt | €138,000 | – |
| Aiselies – Lorraine | €137,500 | – |
| La Coupe | €135,000 | – |
| La Belle Vue | €132,000 | – |
| Calvaire | €130,000 | – |
| Sart Allet | €126,000 | – |
| Olympic | €125,000 | – |
| Rond-Point | €125,000 | – |
| Bassee – Le Maugy | €123,500 | – |
| Les Hauchies | €120,000 | – |
| Le Faubourg | €119,000 | – |
| Le Louvv | €110,000 | – |
| Gohissart – La Quairelle | €110,000 | – |
| Houssiere | €63,500 | – |
| Charleroi – Ville Haute | – | €82,000 |
| Université du Travail | – | €98,000 |
| Ville Basse | – | €135,000 |
| Hôpital St Joseph | – | €105,000 |
| Parc de la Villette | – | €85,000 |
Who lives in Charleroi
Incomes sit under the Belgian median: the typical tax declaration in Charleroi showed €24,182 in 2023, 20% less than nationally. At the 2021 census, 55% of households owned their home, against 65% across Belgium. Charleroi is gaining residents: the population rose 2.3% between 2016 and 2026, to 206,900.
Flood risk in Charleroi
Flood exposure is marginal: 2.8% of the commune’s area lies in a medium or high flood-hazard zone (1.8% in the high class), with another 1.9% 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, Charleroi is the most affordable of this list; Châtelet is the nearest step up, at €175,000.
| Commune | House median | Apartment median |
|---|---|---|
| Châtelet | €175,000 | €131,750 |
| Courcelles | €175,000 | €185,000 |
| Fontaine-l’Evêque | €186,000 | €121,500 |
| Fleurus | €200,000 | €160,000 |
| Pont-à-Celles | €250,000 | €200,000 |
| Les Bons Villers | €265,000 | – |
| Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | €270,000 | – |
| Gerpinnes | €275,000 | – |
| Montigny-le-Tilleul | €277,500 | – |