Living in 't Broek
't Broek is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and most of its 1,572 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 4,249 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 't Broek
The average home value (WOZ) in 't Broek is €343,000, which puts it at #28 of 40 neighborhoods in Nijmegen — 7% 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 't Broek sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €178,000 · 2016: €179,000 · 2017: €185,000 · 2018: €189,000 · 2019: €203,000 · 2020: €218,000 · 2021: €233,000 · 2022: €263,000 · 2023: €311,000 · 2024: €328,000 · 2025: €343,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €178,000 to €343,000, up 93% — slower 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 28% 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, 't Broek is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (31% of its 3,590 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. Households split into 31% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 33% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €29,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.7 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 19 min walk · GP 19 min · hospital 5.4 km · library 2.3 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 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
99% 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 't Broek
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 't Broek a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. 't Broek has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €343,000 (7% cheaper than most of Nijmegen) and the neighborhood has 3,590 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in 't Broek?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in 't Broek, Nijmegen is €343,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is 't Broek mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in 't Broek are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 28% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in 't Broek rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in 't Broek rose from €178,000 to €343,000 (+93%); 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 't Broek?
99% of homes in 't Broek were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from 't Broek?
The average distance to a train station from 't Broek is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is 't Broek an expensive part of Nijmegen?
Prices sit close to what most of Nijmegen costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is 't Broek good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 39% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in 't Broek?
't Broek is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Rivierengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 1% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Nijmegen
Closest in price — worth a look if 't Broek is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02680842) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.