Wageningen
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Municipality of Wageningen: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Gelderland

7.8
Residents give Wageningen a good ratingThis score is based on 14 responses
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Wageningen has 42,790 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 19,040 homes in WageningenCurrently there are 176 for sale and 32 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WageningenBased on registered homes

Wageningen is located in the province of Gelderland The municipality has a total area of 3.236 hectares, of which 3.042 hectares are land and 194 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0289. The postcode area is 6701AA-6709VS.

Residents

Wageningen has 42.790 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,0%). The other age groups are 23,0% for '15 to 25 years', 19,9% for '45 to 65 years', 16,9% for '65 years or older' and 11,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 62,1% is unmarried, 28,3% is married, 5,7% is divorced and 3,9% is widowed. 28.591 residents originate from the Netherlands, 5.035 come from Europe and 9.164 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 25.159 households in Wageningen. 63,6% of these are single-person households, 18,8% households without children and 17,6% households with children. The average household size is 1,6 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Wageningen there are 33.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.600, which is €5.600 (13%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.300, which is €3.600 (10%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Wageningen are highly educated. 52,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 28,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 19,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 42.790 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 26.958 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Wageningen, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 6.560 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Wageningen there are 19.040 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 57% rental homes and 43% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 43% privately owned, 41% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wageningen are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1970-1980 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Wageningen. The most recently listed home is Stadsbrink 1K-104 by Barten Tiemessen NVM Makelaars. No homes were sold in Wageningen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Wageningen. The most recent home is Haarweg 99-403, offered by Roommatch. No homes were let in Wageningen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Wageningen.

Energy

In Wageningen there are 14.417 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Wageningen uses 2.270 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 690 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 14% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

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

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8.0NoordwestDistrict
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8.0BuitengebiedDistrict
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8.0CentrumDistrict
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6.9De BuurtDistrict
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7.4Boven- en BenedenbuurtDistrict
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De HorstenDistrict
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De Weiden en BoomgaardenDistrict
Map of Kortenoord
KortenoordDistrict
Map of Nude
NudeDistrict
Map of Veluvia-Hamelakkers
Veluvia-HamelakkersDistrict
Map of Wageningen Universiteit
Wageningen UniversiteitDistrict
Map of Wageningen-Hoog
Wageningen-HoogDistrict
7.8
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Experiences of Wageningen

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8.0
A.H van Tricht
Living together · Apartment
De Hooilanden04-09-2025
Wonderful, lovely neighbourhood...

Always there for each other... lovely neighbourhood, friendly people..

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8.1
A.H van Tricht
Living together · Apartment
De Hooilanden01-09-2025
Great area

Helpful, nice residents...

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8.5
A
Living together · Apartment
De Hooilanden20-08-2025
Great surroundings

.Quiet neighbourhood, beautiful surroundings, walking opportunities..School nearby, plenty of green, satisfied...accessibility fine..

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8.4
Thymen
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Rietveldbuurt04-07-2025
Quiet and familiar

The neighbourhood is always very quiet and borders beautiful meadows. It's a neighbourhood where many people take a walk with their dogs and children in the evening. There are good schools in the area and crime is very low here. Additionally, there is a snack bar and a supermarket around the corner if you need to quickly grab something.

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8.3
M.D.
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Wageningse Berg02-07-2025
Calm and well-maintained

This neighbourhood is one of the most beautiful in the area, it's gorgeous. The people are friendly but keep to themselves. Unfortunately, there are no neighbourhood activities like barbecues or parties. The neighbourhood group chat is active, which gives a sense of trust. The residents are relatively old, there are few children, which can be difficult as a family. But luckily there are a few exceptions. The neighbourhood is kept very tidy and it's very hygienic. There are very few amenities; you often have to leave the neighbourhood for them. For example, there is no school, pharmacy/GP/dentist or supermarket. There is one large playing field. The neighbourhood is relatively far from the centre but easily accessible. The neighbourhood feels safe apart from the occasional burglary every now and then. But that's to be expected since it's a relatively high-income neighbourhood. The surroundings are also beautiful, with the Belmonte Arboretum, the woods and the floodplains.

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7.4
Bart
Family · Semi-detached
Benedenbuurt30-04-2025
Pleasant residential area

So far no trouble in the neighbourhood, lived here peacefully my whole life. Friendly neighbours and a green environment.

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7.8
A
Living together · Apartment
De Hooilanden18-12-2024
I enjoy living here

Nice neighbourhood, friendly helpful neighbours, barber, flower shop, bike shop, snack bar, everything at hand.

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7.6
Fada
Family · Terraced house
De Buurt-Oost18-09-2024
Friendly social neighbourhood

People help each other and are there for each other, social. Bus stops and bus station nearby, various shops and schools in the area. Unfortunately, bulky waste, rubble and other rubbish are often left in alleys. Municipal maintenance of green spaces also leaves something to be desired.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
16,007Single-person households
4,718Households without children
4,434Households 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
€31,300 P.A.average per resident10% below the national average
€36,600 P.A.average per income recipient13% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
63%
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
Wageningen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Wageningen

Sale price · Q4 2026
€436.672
average▼ 9,1%
€425.000
median▲ 13,3%
29 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.580
average▲ 2,2%
€4.231
median▼ 2,0%
-10% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
47 days ▼ 11,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
608
sales in the past year
108 m²
average living area
-10%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days ▲ 36,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
71
lettings in the past year
102 m²
average living area
-20%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Wageningen
690
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Wageningen
2.270
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Wageningen

Which type of home is most common in Wageningen?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (53%).

How expensive are houses in Wageningen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Wageningen was listed for an average of €473,505 (€4,508 per m²). That is 10% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 9%.

What is the rent in Wageningen?

A rental home in Wageningen cost an average of €1,726 per month (€19 per m²). That is 20% below the national average.

Is Wageningen a nice place to live?

Residents give Wageningen a 7.8 out of 10 based on 14 reviews. Especially cleanliness (8.2) scores well; community (7.1) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Wageningen?

Gemeente Wageningen has 42,790 residents. Notably, 64% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Wageningen?

The housing supply in Wageningen is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 690 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Wageningen?

From Wageningen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 6.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Wageningen?

Right now you will find 176 homes for sale and 32 homes for rent in Wageningen.

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