Edam is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Edam-Volendam. The district has a total area of 498 hectares, of which 464 hectares are land and 35 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK038500. The postcode area is 1135AA-1135XZ.
Edam has 7.460 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,6%). The other age groups are 25,7% for '65 years or older', 19,3% for '25 to 45 years', 14,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,8% is unmarried, 41,2% is married, 7,8% is divorced and 5,1% is widowed. 5.745 residents originate from the Netherlands, 515 come from Europe and 1.200 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.345 households in Edam. 34,1% of these are single-person households, 30,9% households without children and 35,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Edam there are 6.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.400, which is €200 (0%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.700, which is €800 (2%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Edam are educated to an intermediate level. 42,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 7.460 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.371 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Edam, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.740 people receive this benefit.
In Edam there are 3.376 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €457.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 69% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Edam are 1970-1980 (20%) and 1950-1970 (20%).
There are currently 51 homes for sale in Edam. The most recently listed home is Voorhaven 118 by RC Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 91 homes were sold in Edam. On average, a home was sold within 78 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Edam over the past year was €613.794. This is 34% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €457.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.123.
There are 2 homes for rent in Edam. The most recent home is Trijntje Keeverstraat 23, offered by Van der Borden Huur & Beheer op Funda. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in Edam. On average, a listing was let within 30 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Edam over the past year was €2.223 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €18 per month.
In Edam there are 1.989 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), C (19%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Edam uses 2.580 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 970 m³ per year, is 21% above the national average of 800 m³.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is terraced houses (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Edam was listed for an average of €613,794 (€5,123 per m²). That is 18% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 9%.
Wijk Edam has 7,460 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.
From Edam you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 8.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 51 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Edam. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 78 days — relatively long for the current market.
