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Nijmegen-Centrum, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €359.000, with 23% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 10,755 residents, with 75% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

23%

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Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
1.8
Amenities
4.2
Housing quality
3.0
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 7% vs last year

Theft

108.2 per 1,000

Violence

22.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

11.0 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.0 km
Supermarket0.3 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital3.1 km
Primary school0.7 km
Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Basisschool Petrus Canisius

Primary · 620m

Satisfactory

Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen

Secondary · 708m

Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

Avg. sale price (2025)

€453.897

+6.9% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

73%

Median time on market

29 days

Market tension

2.1

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

5.310

Avg. gas usage

760 m³/year

Avg. electricity

1.960 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

10.755

Households

7.960

Single-person

75%

Avg. household size

1.3

Age distribution

29%
43%
15%
11%
0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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