Living in Goffert
Goffert is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (47% houses).
With just 977 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Nijmegen, the country's oldest city, has a university-driven rental market, a compact center and hilly, green surroundings that are genuinely rare in the Netherlands. Homes on the right side of the Waal bridge command a premium for the cycling commute.
The housing market in Goffert
The average home value (WOZ) in Goffert is €291,000, which puts it at #33 of 40 neighborhoods in Nijmegen — 21% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Nijmegen's cheapest buurt averages €260,000 and its priciest €676,000, so Goffert sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €174,000 · 2016: €176,000 · 2017: €182,000 · 2018: €193,000 · 2019: €223,000 · 2020: €239,000 · 2021: €262,000 · 2022: €287,000 · 2023: €340,000 · 2024: €344,000 · 2025: €291,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €174,000 to €291,000, up 67% — slower than the city as a whole (+108%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 24% of homes are owner-occupied, and 60% 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, Goffert is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (34% of its 3,210 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 22%. More than half of all households (67%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 62% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.4 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 19 min · hospital 1.5 km · library 1.4 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 14 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-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 3.0 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
89% 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 Goffert
Before you bid in Goffert: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, the price gap with the rest of Nijmegen 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 Goffert a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Goffert suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €291,000 (21% cheaper than most of Nijmegen) and the neighborhood has 3,210 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Goffert?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Goffert, Nijmegen is €291,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Goffert mostly owner-occupied or rental?
24% of homes in Goffert are owner-occupied and 76% are rentals, of which 60% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Goffert rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Goffert rose from €174,000 to €291,000 (+67%); Nijmegen as a whole moved up 108% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Goffert?
89% of homes in Goffert were built before 2000 and 11% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Goffert?
The average distance to a train station from Goffert is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 1.4 km away on average.
Is Goffert an expensive part of Nijmegen?
No — homes here cost about 21% less than in most of Nijmegen, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Goffert good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.2 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 15% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Goffert?
Goffert 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 70% 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 Nijmegen
Closest in price — worth a look if Goffert is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02680512) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.