Nijmegen
GelderlandNijmegen

Municipality of Nijmegen

Municipality in Gelderland

7.9
Residents give Nijmegen a good ratingThis score is based on 87 responses
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Nijmegen has 187,049 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 84,648 homes in NijmegenCurrently there are 562 for sale and 155 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in NijmegenBased on registered homes

Nijmegen is located in the province of Gelderland The municipality has a total area of 5.763 hectares, of which 5.281 hectares are land and 482 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0268. The postcode area is 6511AA-6663TZ.

Residents

Nijmegen has 187.049 residents. Of these, 48,2% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,2%). The other age groups are 22,5% for '45 to 65 years', 17,5% for '15 to 25 years', 16,7% for '65 years or older' and 13,2% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 62,6% is unmarried, 26,1% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 3,6% is widowed. 132.423 residents originate from the Netherlands, 18.597 come from Europe and 36.029 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 103.271 households in Nijmegen. 55,5% of these are single-person households, 22,2% households without children and 22,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Nijmegen there are 146.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.100, which is €700 (2%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.600, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Nijmegen are highly educated. 46,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 34,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 187.049 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 117.841 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Nijmegen, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 27.450 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nijmegen there are 84.648 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €362.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 39% owned by housing associations and 18% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nijmegen are 1950-1970 (26%) and 1970-1980 (13%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Nijmegen. The most recently listed home is Tolhuis 6646 by Soeteman Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Nijmegen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Nijmegen. The most recent home is Angerensteinstraat 13, offered by Huispedia. No homes were let in Nijmegen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Nijmegen.

Energy

In Nijmegen there are 89.934 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (24%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Nijmegen uses 2.350 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 890 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 30% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
1,9 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Districts in Nijmegen

Map of Nijmegen-Oost
7.9Nijmegen-OostDistrict
Map of Nijmegen-Zuid
8.3Nijmegen-ZuidDistrict
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7.7Nijmegen-MiddenDistrict
Map of Nijmegen-Oud-West
8.0Nijmegen-Oud-WestDistrict
Map of Nijmegen-Noord
7.7Nijmegen-NoordDistrict
Map of Lindenholt
8.5LindenholtDistrict
Map of Nijmegen-Nieuw-West
6.7Nijmegen-Nieuw-WestDistrict
Map of Dukenburg
8.6DukenburgDistrict
Map of Nijmegen-Centrum
6.1Nijmegen-CentrumDistrict
7.9
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Experiences of Nijmegen

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9.0
Founder Riddle
Living together · Terraced house
Lent23-04-2026
Peace and Space.

Quiet and friendly. Privacy. Help where needed.

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8.0
Phebe
Family · Terraced house
Hees31-03-2026
Super nice!

I think it's very well organised here.

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6.4
Wjm loeffen
Living together · Apartment
Hatert25-02-2026
Dump

There are many people who throw rubbish everywhere and some who turn their balcony into a dump.

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8.3
Eelco Rosenberg
Student · Overig
Brakkenstein24-02-2026
Quiet neighbourhood

Quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre

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7.5
Stanley Tahalele
Living together · Terraced house
Hatert09-02-2026
Lively

It's pleasant to live here. Residents are very sociable with each other.

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7.9
Kuultje
Family · Semi-detached
Wolfskuil24-01-2026
Nice working-class neighbourhood close to station and centre

Fine

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7.8
Lola
Living together · Terraced house
Hengstdal01-01-2026
convenience

My neighbourhood is nice. There are kind people around you and you have people from young to old. There are shops nearby that I can quickly get to as a student, and homes that aren't too expensive.

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2.6
Diana
Family · Terraced house
Nije Veld23-12-2025
The neighbourhood is not the neighbourhood anymore

I lived here for 25 years with great pleasure, but in recent years it has become very different. Previously, everyone knew each other and greeted each other. For the elderly, the front path was cleared when it snowed, errands were done, etc. If I hadn't seen someone for a while, I would go and ask how they were. And now... you hear that people lie dead in their homes for 4 weeks and no one notices. Pff, but luckily I'm not like that and I remain loyal to my neighbourhood and go and check in. But unfortunately, the sense of community is completely gone. Now new people move in and you don't even know their names. Very sad. I wish the old days could come back.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
57,284Single-person households
22,957Households without children
23,030Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,600 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€35,100 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Nijmegen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Nijmegen

Sale price · Q3 2026
€544.676
average▲ 12,0%
€450.000
median▲ 12,5%
336 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.653
average▲ 3,9%
€4.633
median▲ 8,6%
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.563
average▲ 6,3%
€1.432
median▲ 9,6%
96 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€21,9
average▲ 10,0%
€17,6
median▲ 7,7%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
37 days ▼ 16,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
1,516
sales in the past year
122 m²
average living area
€119.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days
average time listed · vs. last year
396
lettings in the past year
250 m²
average living area
€575
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Nijmegen
890
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Nijmegen
2.350
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Nijmegen

Which type of home is most common in Nijmegen?

The most common type is flats (47%).

How expensive are houses in Nijmegen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nijmegen was listed for an average of €494,673 (€4,508 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

What is the rent in Nijmegen?

A rental home in Nijmegen cost an average of €1,487 per month (€19 per m²).

Is Nijmegen a nice place to live?

Residents give Nijmegen a 7.9 out of 10 based on 87 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 8.5; cleanliness lags behind with a 7.4.

What kind of people live in Nijmegen?

Gemeente Nijmegen has 187,049 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (30%). Notably, 55% of the households are single-person households.

What is within walking distance in Nijmegen?

From Nijmegen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Nijmegen?

Right now you will find 562 homes for sale and 155 homes for rent in Nijmegen.

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