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The neighborhood around the Poelhekkelaan is built in an architectural style deeply beloved by the Dutch. On a personal note, this is the neighborhood where I was born. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Poelhekke area belongs to the Stratum district between the Technical University Eindhoven and the High Tech Campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Poelhekke neighborhood is a mixture of single-family homes and detached villas. Look at the other (eastern) side of the Aalsterweg around the Gerardus church if you want to live in this area but are looking for more budget-friendly housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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7. Eikenburg & De Roosten<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\nDe Roosten<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eikenburg en de Roosten are two adjacent neighborhoods located a little bit more to the south, and these two neighborhoods are among the best neighborhoods of Eindhoven, with wide streets and plenty of green. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
De Roosten, in particular, is an interesting option for expat families with its charming villas and quiet green streets. Children can play on the street here without constant fear of cars. Eikenburg is a little more affordable but still very green, quiet, and excellent for expat families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The High Tech Campus and ASML are within biking distance, and highway access is easy. Therefore, Eikenburg & De Roosten are excellent neighborhoods for expat families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8. Aalst-Waalre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\nAalst-Waalre<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aalst-Waalre is a gorgeous municipality surrounded by forests and heathlands but still very close to Eindhoven. As a result, Aalst-Waalre comes as close to outdoor living as you can get in the Eindhoven region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, the local amenities are limited in Waalre, and you must shop in Aalst. Ekenrooi is one of the most attractive and affordable neighborhoods in Aalst-Waalre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access to highways is somewhat difficult, and Aalst-Waalre has no train station, but that is what you want if you decide to live in Aalst-Waalre. Living in Aalst-Waalre is an excellent option if you work at or near the High Tech Campus because you only need a commute of 15 minutes on your bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also check out Valkenswaard, a much larger municipality south of Waalre, if you want to live in this part of the Eindhoven region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Geldrop is a charming municipality on the southeast side of Eindhoven with easy access to the highway, and only a 10-minute train ride away from the center of Eindhoven. Geldrop has incorporated elegant architecture into its quaint center and is a favorite among expats due to its many amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you hop on your bike, you are minutes away from forests and heathland. In addition, the High Tech Campus and ASML are easy to reach by car, while the Technical University is also within biking distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are several attractive neighborhoods in Geldrop for expats. Therefore, I highly recommend investigating Geldrop as a possible location for your new home in the Eindhoven region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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10. Nuenen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\nNuenen<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nuenen was once the home of the world-famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, who painted his masterwork The Potato Eaters<\/em> in Nuenen. Nuenen is proud of its heritage but has developed into a modern village with many up-to-date local amenities. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNuenen has a charming village center with many restaurants, including De Lindehof, with 2-Michelin stars. Although Nuenen is a lovely village to live in, reaching the High Tech Campus or ASML in Veldhoven from Nuenen is not easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, Nuenen is more suitable for those working or studying at the Technical University Eindhoven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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11. Son en Breugel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\nSon en Breugel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Son en Breugel is one of those typical villages around Eindhoven with a pleasant mix of tranquility and social cohesion yet close enough to the amenities of Eindhoven. Son en Breugel has excellent access to the highways but does not have a railway station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Son en Breugel is a good option for those working or studying at the Technical University Eindhoven, but ASML and the High Tech Campus can easily be reached by car. Unfortunately, public transportation is not excellent, so you must have an e-bike to get to the Eindhoven center quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In Eindhoven, it is possible to have it all The job, a social life, family, a well-connected airport, away from the capital in a cosier place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where To Live In Eindhoven?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Keep these three factors in mind when selecting a neighborhood in Eindhoven.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\nWhere Are The International Schools?<\/li>\n\n\n\n Where Does The Expat Community Live?<\/li>\n\n\n\n How Good Is Public Transportation?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Where are the international schools in Eindhoven?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There are two large international schools in and around Eindhoven, and their locations are important if you want to send your children to an international school. It is common in the Netherlands for children to bike to school, and living within biking distance of a school will considerably improve your quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The expat community in and around Eindhoven has understood the rationale above very well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expat housing in Eindhoven is increasingly concentrated in neighborhoods close to international schools and easy access to highways and train stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Meerhoven expat housing situation is a good example of an excellent expat housing in Eindhoven. In some neighborhoods like Meerhoven, more than 50% of the population are expat families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For expats, Meerhoven is the best area to buy a house in Eindhoven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. How Good Is Public Transportation In Eindhoven?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Public transportation in and around Eindhoven is below average<\/strong> compared to other Dutch cities<\/strong>. Eindhoven is much smaller than these other Dutch cities, and dense public transportation infrastructure is unnecessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can cross Eindhoven on your bike in 30-60 minutes, and you will notice that using bicycles in Eindhoven is widespread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, Eindhoven has superb highway infrastructure around the city, making commuting in and out of Eindhoven by car relatively easy. As a result, traffic jams are not as big of a problem as in the West, although the traffic problem is increasing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Is Living In Eindhoven Expensive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n At the end of Q2-2022, the average house price in the Netherlands was \u20ac 448.000, with an increase of 10.6% in the last 12 months. The housing mania in The Netherlands is cooling down a little even though houses are sold on average in 33 days. Furthermore, 80% of all houses are sold 5-10% above the asking price. The housing market in The Netherlands is still very much overheated, and more cooling down is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A recent study by<\/a> NRC Handelsblad showed that average house prices in and around Eindhoven increased by \u00b1 35% between 2017 and 2020. Since then, the growth in house prices has continued unabated, and annual increases of 10-20% have become standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, another recent study<\/a> showed that Eindhoven is not as expensive as Amsterdam, The Hague, or Rotterdam, although house prices in Eindhoven are rapidly catching up. House prices in Amsterdam and The Hague are increasing less quickly, while house prices in Eindhoven are still increasing more than in other Dutch cities. The latest data confirm that price increases of houses in the Eindhoven region were a stunning 20 % in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dutch City <\/strong><\/th> Average house prices in the cheapest and most expensive neighborhoods <\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Amsterdam<\/strong><\/td>\u20ac 260.000 – \u20ac 1.125.000<\/td><\/tr> The Hague<\/strong><\/td>\u20ac 205.000 – \u20ac 865.000<\/td><\/tr> Rotterdam<\/strong><\/td>\u20ac 195.000 – \u20ac 470.000<\/td><\/tr> Utrecht<\/strong><\/td>\u20ac 335.000 \u2013 \u20ac 570.000<\/td><\/tr> Eindhoven<\/strong><\/td>\u20ac 270.000 – \u20ac 445.000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ranges in the table above are still wide and do not provide much insight into the diversity of house prices in the Eindhoven region. Therefore, I prepared the table below to help you with the first assessment of house prices in Eindhoven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more detailed information about house prices, I advise using the Funda website, which has the best overview of available properties in The Netherlands (see below: The Best Way To House Hunt In Eindhoven?)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nr.<\/strong> <\/th> Neighborhood <\/strong><\/th> Expensive <\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>1<\/strong><\/td>Meerhoven<\/strong><\/td>++<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/strong><\/td>Strijp-R<\/strong><\/td>++<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/strong><\/td>Strijp-S<\/strong><\/td>++<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/strong><\/td>Elzent-Noord<\/strong><\/td>+++<\/td><\/tr>