Living in Lent
Lent is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (82%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 2,472 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 25% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
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 Lent
The average home value (WOZ) in Lent is €461,000, which puts it at #9 of 40 neighborhoods in Nijmegen — 32% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Nijmegen's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €644,000, so Lent sits in the upper 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 €215,000 to €489,000, up 127% — faster than the city as a whole (+108%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 29% 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, Lent is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (33% of its 13,400 residents), followed by children under 15 at 25%. 47% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 32% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior; average income per resident is €34,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.2 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 18 min walk · GP 17 min · hospital 3.5 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 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 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.0 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 75% 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 Lent
Before you bid in Lent: 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. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Lent a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Lent suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €461,000 (32% above the Nijmegen median) and the neighborhood has 13,400 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Lent?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Lent, Nijmegen is €461,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Lent mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Lent are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 29% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Lent rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Lent rose from €215,000 to €489,000 (+127%); 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 Lent?
25% of homes in Lent were built before 2000 and 75% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Lent?
The average distance to a train station from Lent is 1.5 km; a large supermarket is 1.2 km away on average.
Is Lent an expensive part of Nijmegen?
Yes — average home values in Lent are 32% above the Nijmegen median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Lent good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 47% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Nijmegen
Closest in price — worth a look if Lent is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU02680970) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.