Buying a home in Kraayenburg, Rijswijk.
Kraayenburg is where you'll find solid brick family homes, many from the 1960s and '70s, on quiet residential streets that feel a world away from the highway noise of the A4 just south of here. Your neighbours are working families and retired couples who've been here for decades; it's not a place trying to be trendy. The neighbourhood sits perfectly between Rijswijk's town centre and the greenery of the Meijendel dunes, so you're genuinely close to both shops and nature without being trapped in either. Parking is straightforward, schools are within walking distance, and the trains to The Hague run reliably from nearby stations.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kraayenburg
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to The Hague (RET line 6/7) makes commuting to the city center feasible without a car.
- Quieter residential area with single-family homes and modest housing density, a step away from urban intensity.
- Close to Rijswijk's shopping core on Marktplein, where you can handle most weekly needs on foot.
- More affordable than comparable neighborhoods in The Hague or Delft.
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and dining options—most restaurants and cafés are concentrated on Marktplein, with little variety beyond that.
- Car-dependent for anything outside Rijswijk; cycling to The Hague center is possible but takes 25+ minutes.
- Schools are adequate but not exceptional; families often look at options in neighboring municipalities.
- Peripheral location means fewer cultural venues or specialized shops compared to larger cities nearby.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Rijswijk (ZH.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 45.05
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 66
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 4
- 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 August 2026
Finding a home in Rijswijk
Choose homes in Rijswijk that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Rijswijk
To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Rijswijk. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Rijswijk
Buying a home in Rijswijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 383,000. As a buyer, compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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