Boomberg

Boomberg, Hilversum – “Familiar neighbourho...”

Neighbourhood in Hilversum

8.2
Residents give Boomberg a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Boomberg has 3,190 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,624 homes in BoombergCurrently there are 44 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BoombergBased on registered homes

Boomberg is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hilversum, in the district Noordwest The neighbourhood has a total area of 93 hectares, of which 91 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04020201. The postcode area is 1211JC-1217TM.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.2. They describe it as 'Familiar neighbourhood' and 'It's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Boomberg has 3.190 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,5%). The other age groups are 28,8% for '65 years or older', 17,4% for '25 to 45 years', 13,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,9% is unmarried, 39,3% is married, 7,2% is divorced and 7,4% is widowed. 2.370 residents originate from the Netherlands, 365 come from Europe and 450 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.560 households in Boomberg. 44,6% of these are single-person households, 28,2% households without children and 27,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Boomberg there are 2.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €68.500, which is €26.300 (62%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €57.800, which is €22.900 (66%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Boomberg are highly educated. 61,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 26,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 12,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.190 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.265 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (71%), while 29% are self-employed. In Boomberg, 33% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 870 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boomberg there are 1.624 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €735.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boomberg are 1900-1925 (18%) and 1950-1970 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 30 homes for sale in Boomberg. The most recently listed home is Lambertus Hortensiuslaan 14 by KAPPELLE MAKELAARS op Funda. Over the past year, 58 homes were sold in Boomberg. On average, a home was sold within 46 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boomberg over the past year was €928.586. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €735.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.915.

Rental homes

There are 10 homes for rent in Boomberg. The most recent home is Beresteinseweg 4, offered by Westeneng Verbeek Makelaardij. Over the past year, 55 homes were let in Boomberg. On average, a listing was let within 38 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Boomberg over the past year was €2.292 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €23 per month.

Energy

In Boomberg there are 1.043 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (27%) and D (10%). On average, an address in Boomberg uses 3.190 kWh of electricity per year. This is 25% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.260 m³ per year, is 57% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
1,3 km
Secondary school
0,5 km
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Experiences of Boomberg

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8.1
Emile
Family · Vrijstaand huis
23-08-2025
Familiar neighbourhood

You can easily get home without worries

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8.3
Emile
Family · Vrijstaand huis
13-04-2025
It's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here

They are very exaggerated with really their group in their ways

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
695Single-person households
440Households without children
425Households 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
€57,800 P.A.average per resident66% above the national average
€68,500 P.A.average per income recipient62% above the national average
71%of the employed are in paid employment
29%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Boomberg
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Boomberg

Sale price · Q4 2026
€745.818
average▼ 27,0%
€535.000
median▼ 39,5%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€5.249
average▼ 12,3%
€5.140
median▼ 13,5%
+84% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '26 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days ▼ 45,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
89
sales in the past year
159 m²
average living area
+84%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
51 days ▼ 34,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
26
lettings in the past year
96 m²
average living area
-17%
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)
Boomberg
1.260
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Boomberg
3.190
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Boomberg

Which type of home is most common in Boomberg?

The most common type is flats (52%).

How expensive are houses in Boomberg?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boomberg was listed for an average of €969,506 (€6,003 per m²). That is 84% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 27%.

What is the rent in Boomberg?

A rental home in Boomberg cost an average of €1,797 per month (€19 per m²). That is 17% below the national average.

What is within walking distance in Boomberg?

From Boomberg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 1.3 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Boomberg?

Right now you will find 44 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in Boomberg.

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