District in De Fryske Marren
Echten is located in the province of Friesland, in the municipality of De Fryske Marren The district has a total area of 300 hectares, of which 247 hectares are land and 52 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK194010. The postcode area is 8537SB-8537SP.
Echten has 255 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,5%). The other age groups are 23,5% for '25 to 45 years', 19,6% for '65 years or older', 15,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,1% is unmarried, 43,1% is married, 5,9% is divorced and 3,9% is widowed. 240 residents originate from the Netherlands, 10 come from Europe and 10 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 105 households in Echten. 23,8% of these are single-person households, 42,9% households without children and 33,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.
In Echten there are 200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.000, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.000, which is €2.200 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Echten are educated to an intermediate level. 45,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 255 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 184 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (71%), while 29% are self-employed. In Echten, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 40 people receive this benefit.
In Echten there are 120 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €318.000. Of these, around 84% are occupied and 16% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 12% rental homes and 88% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 88% privately owned, 2% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Echten are 1900-1925 (39%) and 1925-1950 (19%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Echten. The most recently listed home is Hoofdweg 37 by Regent Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Echten over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Echten. No homes were let in Echten over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Echten.
In Echten there are 121 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (48%), F (15%) and C (10%). On average, an address in Echten uses 3.130 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.450 m³ per year, is 13% above the national average of 1.280 m³.
The most common type is detached houses (83%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Echten was listed for an average of €511,189 (€3,478 per m²).
A rental home in Echten cost an average of €1,324 per month (€13 per m²).
The housing supply in Echten is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,450 m³ per year.
From Echten you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.2 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 16.5 km, a primary school at 1.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
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