Living in Waalre
In Waalre, tenants pay an average rent of €634 a month (2024) and unemployment is 3.1% (2024).
Waalre is a city in the Netherlands, with a population of 17,864 at the start of 2026. The unemployment rate was 3.1% at the end of 2024. For Waalre, the foreign population was 4,088 at the start of 2025.
Which Netherlands-wide rules apply when you move to Waalre?
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 Waalre. 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 internet16Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 25 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | KPN 20GB mobile plan17Official · national market |
| Housing stock | 7,765 dwellings | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 634 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Woonlasten huishoudens; kenmerken huishouden, woning, gemeente (85950NED)25Official |
| Rented homes | 25 pct | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official |
Is Waalre 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 Waalre?
The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8
Waalre 3.1%
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)18Official · regional context |
| Gigabit broadband availability | 99.78 % | 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.21Official |
| Median income per year | 39,400 EUR/year | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1 %country median 3.1% — about the same | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8Official |
What does a salary buy in Waalre?
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 | − €634 |
| 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 | €2,344 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Waalre. 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 Waalre. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schools | 5 count | 3 Aug 2026 | DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official |
| Schools | 5 count | 3 Aug 2026 | DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official |
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; Waalre's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Safety
How safe is Waalre?
Police recorded 3,110 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: 3,110 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 3,110 offences per 100,000country median 3,090 — about the same | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was EIN, 8.6 km away, with 62 listed destinations in June 2026. Car density was 551.7 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 99.8% in Q1 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Waalre. 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 Waalre?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency13
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
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.
Waalre 10.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 11 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Veldhoven-Europalaan)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 16 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Veldhoven-Europalaan)12Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 10 µg/m³country median 9.0 | 31 Dec 2023 | European Environment Agency13Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 6.1 · Feb 7.2 · Mar 11 · Apr 15.5 · May 19.2 · Jun 22 · Jul 24 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 20.1 · Oct 15.2 · Nov 10 · Dec 6.6 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EindhovenAp_06370.csv24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 0.4 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 4.3 · May 7.9 · Jun 10.8 · Jul 12.9 · Aug 12.4 · Sep 9.7 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EindhovenAp_06370.csv24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 3.4 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10.1 · May 13.9 · Jun 16.7 · Jul 18.6 · Aug 18.2 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 11 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 4.1 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EindhovenAp_06370.csv24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 65.2 · Feb 60.4 · Mar 52 · Apr 41 · May 56.2 · Jun 62.6 · Jul 75.7 · Aug 73.2 · Sep 58.9 · Oct 61.2 · Nov 67.7 · Dec 75.4 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EindhovenAp_06370.csv24Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 69 · Feb 87.9 · Mar 139.8 · Apr 186.4 · May 214.4 · Jun 209 · Jul 213.2 · Aug 199.1 · Sep 161 · Oct 122.4 · Nov 73.4 · Dec 56.5 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EindhovenAp_06370.csv24Official · nearest-station reading |
Annual PM2.5 fell 33.3% between 2013 and 2023, from 15.0 to 10.0.
Population and city profile
The city covered 22.7 km² in 2026. Population density was 805 people per km² in 2026.
How many people live in Waalre?
The published population was 17,864 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Waalre (GM0866)6
By nationality
National passport77.1%Foreign residents22.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addresses per km² | 913 addresses/km² | 27 Aug 2026 | CBS2Official |
| Area | 22.19 km² | 10 Jun 2026 | Wikidata (P2046)34Independent · gemeente |
| Cars per 1,000 residents | 551.7 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.7Official |
| City area | 22.66 km² | 28 Jan 2026 | Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².15Official |
| Foreign residents | 4,088 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.7Official |
| Population density | 805 people/km² | 10 Jun 2026 | CBS2Official · gemeente |
| Population | 17,864 people | 10 Jun 2026 | CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Waalre (GM0866)6Official |
International community in Waalre
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 | 15,450 | 86.5% |
| Born outside the Netherlands | 2,414 | 13.5% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source23
Citizenship
Residents in the Dutch population register; 1 January · 2025-01-01
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Totaal | 17,898 | 100.0% |
| Nederlands | 16,517 | 92.3% |
| Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit | 1,381 | 7.7% |
| Europa (exclusief Nederlands) | 843 | 4.7% |
| Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands) | 688 | 3.8% |
| Buiten-Europa | 521 | 2.9% |
| Azië | 375 | 2.1% |
| Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU | 294 | 1.6% |
| Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks) | 241 | 1.3% |
| GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU | 170 | 0.9% |
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| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pools | 167 | 0.9% |
| Turks | 127 | 0.7% |
| Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland | 82 | 0.5% |
| Syrisch | 77 | 0.4% |
| Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams) | 75 | 0.4% |
| Afrika | 71 | 0.4% |
| Amerika | 70 | 0.4% |
| Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans) | 70 | 0.4% |
| Italiaans | 54 | 0.3% |
| Oekraïens | 50 | 0.3% |
| Belgisch | 48 | 0.3% |
| Indiaas | 48 | 0.3% |
| Brits | 47 | 0.3% |
| Bulgaars | 45 | 0.3% |
| Frans | 45 | 0.3% |
| Spaans | 45 | 0.3% |
| Grieks | 38 | 0.2% |
| Russisch | 36 | 0.2% |
| Zuid-Afrikaans | 36 | 0.2% |
| Portugees | 33 | 0.2% |
| Braziliaans | 25 | 0.1% |
| Chinees | 25 | 0.1% |
| Hongaars | 24 | 0.1% |
| Amerikaans | 21 | 0.1% |
| Roemeens | 20 | 0.1% |
| Staatloos / onbekend | 17 | 0.1% |
| Oostenrijks | 16 | 0.1% |
| Filippijns | 13 | 0.1% |
| Iers | 12 | 0.1% |
| Iraans | 9 | 0.1% |
| Kroatisch | 9 | 0.1% |
| Litouws | 9 | 0.1% |
| Zweeds | 8 | 0.0% |
| Canadees | 7 | 0.0% |
| Indonesisch | 7 | 0.0% |
| Lets | 7 | 0.0% |
| Zuid-Koreaans | 7 | 0.0% |
| Colombiaans | 6 | 0.0% |
| Egyptisch | 6 | 0.0% |
| Jemenitisch | 6 | 0.0% |
| Slowaaks | 6 | 0.0% |
| Oceanië | 5 | 0.0% |
| Afghaans | 4 | 0.0% |
| Japans | 4 | 0.0% |
| Pakistaans | 4 | 0.0% |
| Thais | 4 | 0.0% |
| Tsjechisch | 4 | 0.0% |
| Vietnamees | 4 | 0.0% |
| Nigeriaans | 2 | 0.0% |
| Eritrees | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ghanees | 1 | 0.0% |
| Iraaks | 1 | 0.0% |
| Marokkaans | 1 | 0.0% |
| Somalisch | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source22
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average download speed, 2024 | 250 Mbps | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Average assessed property value (WOZ) | 355 kEUR | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official |
| Jobs | 5,000 jobs | 31 Dec 2024 | CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official |
| 5G network available | true | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Average fibre-to-the-premises coverage | 95 % | 27 Aug 2026 | ACM1Official |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75 pct | 31 Dec 2020 | CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official |
| Universities | 0 count | 3 Aug 2026 | DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official |
Alternatives for people set on Waalre
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Bergeijk as a Waalre alternative in the same region
10 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,320 Bergeijk vs 3,110 Waalre−25%
- Nearest airport: 14.5 km Bergeijk vs 8.6 km Waalre+69%
- Unemployment: 2.7% Bergeijk vs 3.1% Waalre−13%
- Residents: 19,436 Bergeijk vs 17,864 Waalre+9%
- Annual PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³ Bergeijk vs 10.0 µg/m³ Waalresame level
De Fryske Marren as a Waalre alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 172 km, better on 1 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Nearest airport: 63.6 km De Fryske Marren vs 8.6 km Waalre+640%
- Residents: 52,248 De Fryske Marren vs 17,864 Waalre+192%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,050 De Fryske Marren vs 3,110 Waalre−34%
- Unemployment: 3.1% De Fryske Marren vs 3.1% Waalresame level
Cities near Waalre
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
Alternative cities in Netherlands
Other cities in Netherlands to compare with Waalre, nearest in population first.
How does Waalre compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Waalre 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 Waalre part of Eindhoven?
Waalre is in the published commuting zone of Eindhoven; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Eindhoven city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source14
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Waalre?
The published population was 17,864 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Waalre (GM0866).
Is the air quality good in Waalre?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.
How safe is Waalre?
Police recorded 3,110 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 Waalre?
The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.
How many foreign residents live in Waalre?
4,088 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 Waalre a good place to live?
Waalre 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 Waalre part of Eindhoven?
Waalre is in the published commuting zone of Eindhoven; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Waalre?
Eindhoven, Helmond, Valkenswaard, Veldhoven, Heeze-Leende are near Waalre. 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 Waalre?
The official country of birth distribution records 15,450 people (86.5%) 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). Waalre, Netherlands: population, rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 98c6bd2e3d77d46582216300706e7332]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/waalre/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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