Oost Gelre is an attractive municipality in which to live and work. Whether they live in the larger centres or the smaller towns, residents enjoy a beautiful landscape, a peaceful environment, plenty of space, lots of shopping and opportunities for fun as well as many social, cultural and educational facilities, associations and clubs.
The municipality offers its residents a large choice of properties for rent or purchase. The streets and roads are lined with both characteristic old houses and new houses.

The number of houses in Groenlo and Lichtenvoorde will increase significantly in the coming years. In both centres large housing projects are being constructed, with prominent use of green spaces and water. Within these new housing developments, properties suitable for the elderly and those purchasing their first home will be given priority.