Louvain-la-Neuve
City in Wallonia, Belgium
Overview
Louvain-la-Neuve is a unique, purpose-built university town located in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region. Known for its youthful energy, pedestrian-friendly streets, and lively cultural life, the city offers a blend of modern architecture and community spirit. Its compact size ensures everything is within easy walking distance, making it ideal for students and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Population
10,710
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.67°, 4.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,046
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
88
English
65
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
775 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
21
Parks
34
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1543.0
Airport
CRL
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.