Buying a home in Borger-Centrum, Borger.
In Borger-Centrum you live in a village where everything is within walking distance: baker, supermarket, school, all close by. The homes are mostly traditional, plenty of 1930s and 1950s builds with spacious gardens, and you'll also find some modern new-build projects. Your neighbours are mainly families and some older owners who've been here for years; it's not a place where people constantly move in and out. The Hunebedmuseum and walking routes through the Drentish countryside are practically on your doorstep.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Borger-Centrum
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Groningen (20 minutes) and Zwolle (45 minutes) via Borger station
- Plenty of 1930s houses with original details and reasonable prices compared to cities
- Close to Drenthe countryside: cycling to Hunebedden and forests without the tourist crowds of Groningen centre
- Local shops still functioning: bakery, butcher, pharmacy within walking distance in the centre
Cons:
- Limited nightlife: few restaurants and cafés outside the weekend market
- Aging population is visible; young families are scarce
- Car-dependent for most shopping outside the centre
- Employment mainly in Groningen or Emmen; commuting is the norm
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Borger-Odoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.16
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 111
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 14
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Borger-Centrum offer?
Borger puts you among farmland and open countryside, where homes typically come with more space than you'd find in the city. It's a place where neighbors know each other, and you're ten minutes from proper nature. The village center has what you need day-to-day, and Groningen is close if you want more. Many houses here are converted farmsteads or 1970s builds with real potential, so there's room to shape something of your own.
Buying agent in Borger-Centrum
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Housing market Borger-Centrum
In Borger, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 16 homes sold, compared to 14 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 439,000 euros last quarter to 490,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 3,422 euros to 3,492 euros. The average list price increased from 418,000 euros last quarter to 457,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: June 2026
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