Living in Klein Martijn
Klein Martijn is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 291 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 2,244 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Groningen is a student city first: a substantial share of residents are enrolled somewhere, rental demand is constant, and buyers compete for a limited stock of family homes. For older properties in the wider region, ask about earthquake and subsidence history linked to the gas field.
The housing market in Klein Martijn
At €599,000 average WOZ value, Klein Martijn ranks 12 out of 100 Groningen neighborhoods on price — 77% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Groningen's cheapest buurt averages €192,000 and its priciest €898,000, so Klein Martijn sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €372,000 · 2016: €384,000 · 2017: €395,000 · 2018: €409,000 · 2019: €423,000 · 2020: €449,000 · 2021: €470,000 · 2022: €499,000 · 2023: €560,000 · 2024: €584,000 · 2025: €599,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €372,000 to €599,000, up 61% — slower than the city as a whole (+112%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 90% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Klein Martijn is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (43% of its 595 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 31%. Households split into 27% singles and 26% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 46% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 26 min walk · GP 22 min · hospital 2.1 km · library 2.4 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 18 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.1 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.4 km away; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
100% 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 Klein Martijn
Before you bid in Klein Martijn: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, 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 Klein Martijn a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Klein Martijn has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €599,000 (77% pricier than most of Groningen) and the neighborhood has 595 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Klein Martijn?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Klein Martijn, Groningen is €599,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Klein Martijn mostly owner-occupied or rental?
90% of homes in Klein Martijn are owner-occupied and 10% are rentals.
Are house prices in Klein Martijn rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Klein Martijn rose from €372,000 to €599,000 (+61%); Groningen as a whole moved up 112% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Klein Martijn?
100% of homes in Klein Martijn were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Klein Martijn?
The average distance to a train station from Klein Martijn is 2.0 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Klein Martijn an expensive part of Groningen?
Yes — homes in Klein Martijn cost about 77% more than in most of Groningen, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Klein Martijn good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.5 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 26% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Klein Martijn?
Klein Martijn stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 59% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Groningen
Closest in price — worth a look if Klein Martijn is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00140602) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.