Living in Kamillehof
Kamillehof is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (77%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,090 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Arnhem combines affordable urban neighborhoods with direct access to the Veluwe and the German border. The fashion and energy sectors anchor local employment, and the city's hilly parks give some buurten views most Dutch cities simply don't have.
The housing market in Kamillehof
The average home value (WOZ) in Kamillehof is €243,000, which puts it at #60 of 73 neighborhoods in Arnhem — 23% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Arnhem's cheapest buurt averages €192,000 and its most expensive €826,000, so Kamillehof sits in the budget band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €120,000 to €273,000, up 127% — faster than the city as a whole (+106%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 33% of homes are owner-occupied, and 53% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Kamillehof is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (33% of its 2,290 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 23%. Households split into 44% singles and 32% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 54% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 3.6 km · library 2.2 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 6 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 3.9 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 76% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Kamillehof
Before you bid in Kamillehof: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Arnhem is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kamillehof a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kamillehof suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €243,000 (23% below the Arnhem median) and the neighborhood has 2,290 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kamillehof?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kamillehof, Arnhem is €243,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kamillehof mostly owner-occupied or rental?
33% of homes in Kamillehof are owner-occupied and 67% are rentals, of which 53% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kamillehof rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kamillehof rose from €120,000 to €273,000 (+127%); Arnhem as a whole moved up 106% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Kamillehof?
76% of homes in Kamillehof were built before 2000 and 24% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kamillehof?
The average distance to a train station from Kamillehof is 3.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Kamillehof an expensive part of Arnhem?
No — average home values are 23% below the Arnhem median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Kamillehof good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 32% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Arnhem
Closest in price — worth a look if Kamillehof is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU02021783) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.