Living in Hogenkamp
Hogenkamp is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 81% of the stock is flats.
At 4,717 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Zwolle is one of the fastest-growing regional hubs in the Netherlands — strong rail links in five directions, a compact star-shaped historic center, and steady demand from buyers priced out of the Randstad who still want city amenities.
The housing market in Hogenkamp
At €236,000 average WOZ value, Hogenkamp ranks 60 out of 66 Zwolle neighborhoods on price — 35% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Zwolle's cheapest buurt averages €173,000 and its most expensive €1,149,000, so Hogenkamp sits in the budget 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 €129,000 to €263,000, up 104% — faster than the city as a whole (+96%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in 4 homes here is owner-occupied (55% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Hogenkamp is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (42% of its 3,425 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 18%. More than half of all households (60%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 62% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €28,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 4 min · hospital 2.0 km · library 1.6 km · 1 cinema 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 12 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (5 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 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 11-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.0 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.6 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
Since 78% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Hogenkamp
Before you bid in Hogenkamp: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Zwolle 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 Hogenkamp a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Hogenkamp suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €236,000 (35% below the Zwolle median) and the neighborhood has 3,425 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Hogenkamp?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Hogenkamp, Zwolle is €236,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Hogenkamp mostly owner-occupied or rental?
24% of homes in Hogenkamp are owner-occupied and 76% are rentals, of which 55% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Hogenkamp rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Hogenkamp rose from €129,000 to €263,000 (+104%); Zwolle as a whole moved up 96% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Hogenkamp?
78% of homes in Hogenkamp were built before 2000 and 22% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Hogenkamp?
The average distance to a train station from Hogenkamp is 2.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Hogenkamp an expensive part of Zwolle?
No — average home values are 35% below the Zwolle median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Hogenkamp good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 20% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Zwolle
Closest in price — worth a look if Hogenkamp is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU01931150) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.