Living in Alphen-Chaam
In Alphen-Chaam, tenants pay an average rent of €738 a month (2024) and unemployment is 2.7% (2024).
The unemployment rate was 2.7% at the end of 2024. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.6% in Q1 2025. At the start of 2026, Alphen-Chaam had a population of 10,495. The city covered 93.5 km² in 2026. Population density was 112 people per km² in 2026.
Lower unemployment than 98% of Dutch cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 89% of Dutch cities that publish it and cleaner air than 74% of Dutch cities that publish it.
Which Netherlands-wide rules apply when you move to Alphen-Chaam?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
No city-level rent figure is published for Alphen-Chaam. The available city-level cost figures remain below.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 42.5 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | KPN 100 Mbps home internet17Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 25 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | KPN 20GB mobile plan18Official · national market |
| Housing stock | 4,371 dwellings | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 738 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Woonlasten huishoudens; kenmerken huishouden, woning, gemeente (85950NED)26Official |
| Rented homes | 24 pct | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official |
Is Alphen-Chaam a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Alphen-Chaam?
The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality9
Alphen-Chaam 2.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average gross earnings | 4,079 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2022 | Mean annual earnings by NUTS 1 region - NACE Rev. 2, B-S excluding O (2022)19Official · regional context |
| Gigabit broadband availability | 98.58 % | 2025 Q1 | Percentage of households in the Dutch municipality with access to a fixed internet connection of at least 1 Gbps (1000 Mbit/s); availability, not subscribed plan, measured speed or FTTH-only coverage.22Official |
| Median income per year | 35,900 EUR/year | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7 %country median 3.1% | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality9Official |
What does a salary buy in Alphen-Chaam?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €3,045 |
| Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · Woonlasten huishoudens; kenmerken huishouden, woning, gemeente (85950NED) · 2024-12-31 | − €738 |
| Internet€43 · official · KPN 100 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30 | − €43 |
| Mobile plan€25 · official · KPN 20GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €25 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €2,240 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alphen-Chaam. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
UWV public employment service — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alphen-Chaam. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 4 count | 27 Aug 2026 | DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)11Official |
School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 5 to 16, and public school is free. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: extra Dutch-language reception support for recently-arrived immigrant pupils (NT2 reception funding). How to enrol a child (rijksoverheid.nl).
A country-wide rule for Netherlands; Alphen-Chaam's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Safety
How safe is Alphen-Chaam?
Police recorded 2,170 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.
- Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,170 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 202410
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 2,170 offences per 100,000country median 3,090 | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 202410Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was EIN, 35.2 km away, with 62 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 629.1 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alphen-Chaam. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Blik op Werk integration-provider quality register — Other
Blik op Werk
For integration-course applicants.
DUO choosing an integration course — State Language Course
Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)
For people who must integrate.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Alphen-Chaam?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Breda-Tilburgseweg)14
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Alphen-Chaam 8.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 20 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Breda-Tilburgseweg)12Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 16 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Breda-Tilburgseweg)13Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 8 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Breda-Tilburgseweg)14Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 6.2 · Feb 7.3 · Mar 10.9 · Apr 15.4 · May 18.9 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 23.7 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 19.9 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 10 · Dec 6.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GilzeRijen_06350.csv25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 0.4 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 4.1 · May 7.7 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 12.4 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GilzeRijen_06350.csv25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 3.5 · Feb 3.9 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 9.9 · May 13.6 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 18.4 · Aug 18 · Sep 14.8 · Oct 11 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 4.1 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GilzeRijen_06350.csv25Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 68 · Feb 63.1 · Mar 54.8 · Apr 42.5 · May 59.8 · Jun 66.5 · Jul 81.4 · Aug 71.6 · Sep 65.4 · Oct 69.9 · Nov 74.2 · Dec 81.9 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station GilzeRijen_06350.csv25Official · nearest-station reading |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Alphen-Chaam?
The published population was 10,495 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Alphen-Chaam (GM1723)7
By nationality
National passport83.7%Foreign residents16.3%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addresses per km² | 332 addresses/km² | 27 Aug 2026 | CBS3Official |
| Area | 93.63 km² | 10 Jun 2026 | Wikidata (P2046)35Independent · gemeente |
| Cars per 1,000 residents | 629.1 cars/1000 residents | 1 Jan 2025 | CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.8Official |
| City area | 93.52 km² | 28 Jan 2026 | Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².16Official |
| Foreign residents | 1,709 people | 1 Jan 2025 | CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.8Official |
| Population density | 112 people/km² | 10 Jun 2026 | CBS3Official · gemeente |
| Population | 10,495 people | 10 Jun 2026 | CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Alphen-Chaam (GM1723)7Official |
International community in Alphen-Chaam
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Population registered in Dutch municipalities; CBS population on 1 January · 2026-01-01
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the Netherlands | 9,626 | 91.7% |
| Born outside the Netherlands | 869 | 8.3% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source24
Citizenship
Residents in the Dutch population register; 1 January · 2025-01-01
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Totaal | 10,539 | 100.0% |
| Nederlands | 10,091 | 95.7% |
| Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit | 448 | 4.3% |
| Europa (exclusief Nederlands) | 356 | 3.4% |
| Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands) | 323 | 3.1% |
| Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU | 177 | 1.7% |
| Pools | 112 | 1.1% |
| Belgisch | 91 | 0.9% |
| Buiten-Europa | 91 | 0.9% |
| Azië | 74 | 0.7% |
Show 42 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks) | 62 | 0.6% |
| Roemeens | 46 | 0.4% |
| Syrisch | 42 | 0.4% |
| GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU | 29 | 0.3% |
| Italiaans | 16 | 0.2% |
| Oekraïens | 16 | 0.2% |
| Afrika | 10 | 0.1% |
| Brits | 10 | 0.1% |
| Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans) | 10 | 0.1% |
| Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland | 9 | 0.1% |
| Afghaans | 7 | 0.1% |
| Frans | 7 | 0.1% |
| Portugees | 7 | 0.1% |
| Turks | 7 | 0.1% |
| Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams) | 7 | 0.1% |
| Amerika | 6 | 0.1% |
| Indonesisch | 5 | 0.0% |
| Kroatisch | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hongaars | 4 | 0.0% |
| Indiaas | 4 | 0.0% |
| Spaans | 4 | 0.0% |
| Braziliaans | 3 | 0.0% |
| Iers | 3 | 0.0% |
| Lets | 3 | 0.0% |
| Slowaaks | 3 | 0.0% |
| Thais | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chinees | 2 | 0.0% |
| Eritrees | 2 | 0.0% |
| Grieks | 2 | 0.0% |
| Russisch | 2 | 0.0% |
| Tsjechisch | 2 | 0.0% |
| Zuid-Afrikaans | 2 | 0.0% |
| Oceanië | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amerikaans | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bulgaars | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canadees | 1 | 0.0% |
| Colombiaans | 1 | 0.0% |
| Iraaks | 1 | 0.0% |
| Japans | 1 | 0.0% |
| Litouws | 1 | 0.0% |
| Oostenrijks | 1 | 0.0% |
| Staatloos / onbekend | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source23
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average download speed, 2024 | 250 Mbps | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Average assessed property value (WOZ) | 351 kEUR | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official |
| Jobs | 2,400 jobs | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek6Official |
| 5G network available | true | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Average fibre-to-the-premises coverage | 95 % | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76 pct | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official |
Alternatives for people set on Alphen-Chaam
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Cities near Alphen-Chaam
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- Rent
- 922.5 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2025-12-31
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alphen-Chaam under the national coverage rules.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideIs Alphen-Chaam part of Breda?
Alphen-Chaam is in the published commuting zone of Breda; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Breda city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source15
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Alphen-Chaam?
The published population was 10,495 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Alphen-Chaam (GM1723).
Is the air quality good in Alphen-Chaam?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Breda-Tilburgseweg).
How safe is Alphen-Chaam?
Police recorded 2,170 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 2024.
What is the unemployment rate in Alphen-Chaam?
The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.
How many foreign residents live in Alphen-Chaam?
1,709 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population..
Is Alphen-Chaam a good place to live?
Alphen-Chaam may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Is Alphen-Chaam part of Breda?
Alphen-Chaam is in the published commuting zone of Breda; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Alphen-Chaam?
Breda, Gilze, Baarle-Nassau, Gilze en Rijen, Rijen are near Alphen-Chaam. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Born in the Netherlands live in Alphen-Chaam?
The official country of birth distribution records 9,626 people (91.7%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Alphen-Chaam, Netherlands: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version ae7a6ab82fbe834531ae6a475b170113]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/alphen-chaam/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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