Neighbourhood profile · Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Midden, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Midden scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €375.000, with 42% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 38,080 residents, with 58% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€375.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€375.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-3% vs city · -6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

42%

-5% vs city · -26% vs NL

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Market Trends

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

1945-1965

Number of homes

4.483

Energy labels in the area

Based on 11,719 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.0

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 9% vs last year

Theft

31.9 per 1,000

Violence

4.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

38.080

Households

21.585

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 19%25–45: 28%45–65: 23%65+: 18%

Single-person

58%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.9 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital1.6 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool Klein Heyendaal	Primary	1.7km	Satisfactory
Vrijeschool Meander	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Brakkenstein	Primary	1.8km	Satisfactory
NSG Groenewoud voor Vwo Havo en Mavo	Secondary	1.9km	—
Basisschool Montessorischool	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory