Living in Meerrijk
Meerrijk is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 90% of the stock is flats.
With just 1,621 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Eindhoven's housing market rides the Brainport tech economy — ASML and its suppliers pull in international engineers on good salaries, and prices in family neighborhoods have risen accordingly. English-speaking buyers are common here, which shows in how listings are marketed.
The housing market in Meerrijk
At €412,000 average WOZ value, Meerrijk ranks 33 out of 101 Eindhoven neighborhoods on price — 17% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Eindhoven's cheapest buurt averages €144,000 and its most expensive €1,204,000, so Meerrijk 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 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €256,000 to €430,000, up 68% — faster than the city as a whole (+57%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 44% owner-occupied against 56% rental, including 26% 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, Meerrijk is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (45% of its 930 residents), followed by over-65s at 22%. Households split into 36% singles and 19% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (20% high-income, 22% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 1 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 6.1 km · library 4.9 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 12 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.0 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 19-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.0 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 100% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Meerrijk
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 Meerrijk a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Meerrijk suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers, families with children and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €412,000 (17% above the Eindhoven median) and the neighborhood has 930 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Meerrijk?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Meerrijk, Eindhoven is €412,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Meerrijk mostly owner-occupied or rental?
44% of homes in Meerrijk are owner-occupied and 56% are rentals, of which 26% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Meerrijk rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Meerrijk rose from €256,000 to €430,000 (+68%); Eindhoven as a whole moved up 57% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Meerrijk?
0% of homes in Meerrijk were built before 2000 and 100% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Meerrijk?
The average distance to a train station from Meerrijk is 6.0 km; a large supermarket is 0.0 km away on average.
Is Meerrijk an expensive part of Eindhoven?
Yes — average home values in Meerrijk are 17% above the Eindhoven median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Meerrijk good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 19% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Eindhoven
Closest in price — worth a look if Meerrijk is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07726399) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.