Borger

Borger, Borger-Odoorn

District in Borger-Odoorn

Borger has 5,010 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,359 homes in BorgerCurrently there are 18 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BorgerBased on registered homes

Borger is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn The district has a total area of 1.577 hectares, of which 1.560 hectares are land and 17 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK168182. The postcode area is 9531AA-9531ZA.

Residents

Borger has 5.010 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (32,7%). The other age groups are 26,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,9% for '25 to 45 years', 13,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,7% is unmarried, 44,4% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 8,4% is widowed. 4.595 residents originate from the Netherlands, 135 come from Europe and 280 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.380 households in Borger. 35,9% of these are single-person households, 36,8% households without children and 27,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Borger there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.500, which is €2.300 (6%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.500, which is €700 (2%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Borger are educated to an intermediate level. 49,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.010 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.106 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Borger, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.530 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Borger there are 2.359 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €303.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Borger are 1970-1980 (20%) and 1950-1970 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Borger. The most recently listed home is De Hilde 39 by Oosterom Makelaardij o.g. - NVM. No homes were sold in Borger over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Borger. The most recent home is Oosterveld 14, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. No homes were let in Borger over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Borger.

Energy

In Borger there are 2.552 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (30%), A (23%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Borger uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.260 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 2% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
16,0 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
17,8 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
855Single-person households
875Households without children
650Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€28,500 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€33,500 P.A.average per income recipient10% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Borger
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Borger

Sale price · Q3 2026
€417.500
average▼ 20,1%
€347.500
median▼ 12,0%
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.145
average▼ 3,7%
€3.264
median▲ 8,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
66 days ▲ 24,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
24
sales in the past year
176 m²
average living area
€200.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Borger
1.260
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Borger
2.660
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Borger

What kind of homes are there in Borger?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 56% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Borger?

Over the past year a home for sale in Borger was listed for an average of €465,000 (€3,441 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 20%.

Who lives in Borger?

Wijk Borger has 5,010 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (33%).

Which amenities are close to Borger?

From Borger you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 17.8 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Borger?

Right now you will find 18 homes for sale in Borger.

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