Living in Rijslag
Rijslag is city living in its most compact form, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (30% houses).
At 7,056 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Den Haag combines government and expat demand — ministries, embassies, international courts and Shell — with one of the widest price ranges of any Dutch city: stately streets near the dunes at one end, dense and affordable neighborhoods a couple of kilometers inland at the other.
The housing market in Rijslag
The average home value (WOZ) in Rijslag is €478,000, which puts it at #31 of 110 neighborhoods in Den Haag — 29% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €82,000 and its most expensive €919,000, so Rijslag 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 €281,000 to €523,000, up 86% — slower than the city as a whole (+125%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 49% owner-occupied against 51% rental, including 9% 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, Rijslag is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (27% of its 1,740 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. Households split into 53% singles and 24% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 47% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; eating out is the default here — around 33 cafés and restaurants inside a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 3.3 km · library 1.4 km · 3 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 2 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (9 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 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.5 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.7 km away; and at 0.6 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
94% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Rijslag
Before you bid in Rijslag: much of Den Haag sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 Rijslag a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Rijslag suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €478,000 (29% above the Den Haag median) and the neighborhood has 1,740 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Rijslag?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Rijslag, Den Haag is €478,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Rijslag mostly owner-occupied or rental?
49% of homes in Rijslag are owner-occupied and 51% are rentals, of which 9% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Rijslag rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Rijslag rose from €281,000 to €523,000 (+86%); Den Haag as a whole moved up 125% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Rijslag?
94% of homes in Rijslag were built before 2000 and 6% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Rijslag?
The average distance to a train station from Rijslag is 4.5 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Rijslag an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — average home values in Rijslag are 29% above the Den Haag median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Rijslag good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.2 km away and there are 9 daycare locations within a kilometer. 24% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Rijslag is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU05180772) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.