Living in De Vliert
De Vliert is city living in its most compact form, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (51% houses).
At 5,584 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. Water makes up 19% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Den Bosch pairs one of the most enjoyable historic centers in the south with prosperous, green suburbs. It's the Brabant market where charm carries a clear premium — homes within walking distance of the old town sell fast.
The housing market in De Vliert
At €449,000 average WOZ value, De Vliert ranks 31 out of 84 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 10% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €1,137,000, so De Vliert sits in the middle 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 €228,000 to €467,000, up 105% — faster than the city as a whole (+94%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 52% owner-occupied against 48% rental, including 33% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Vliert is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (31% of its 3,385 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 43% singles and 27% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 38% of households sit in the lower national income bracket, yet the average income per resident is €39,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 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 10 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 3.5 km · library 2.0 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 10 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 91% 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 De Vliert
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 De Vliert a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Vliert has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €449,000 (10% above the Den Bosch median) and the neighborhood has 3,385 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Vliert?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Vliert, Den Bosch is €449,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Vliert mostly owner-occupied or rental?
52% of homes in De Vliert are owner-occupied and 48% are rentals, of which 33% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in De Vliert rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Vliert rose from €228,000 to €467,000 (+105%); Den Bosch as a whole moved up 94% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in De Vliert?
91% of homes in De Vliert were built before 2000 and 9% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Vliert?
The average distance to a train station from De Vliert is 0.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is De Vliert an expensive part of Den Bosch?
Yes — average home values in De Vliert are 10% above the Den Bosch median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Vliert good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 27% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if De Vliert is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07960402) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.