Giessendam

Giessendam, Hardinxveld-Giessendam

District in Hardinxveld-Giessendam

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Giessendam has 5,940 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,267 homes in GiessendamCurrently there are 16 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in GiessendamBased on registered homes

Giessendam is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam The district has a total area of 841 hectares, of which 829 hectares are land and 11 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK052304. The postcode area is 3371AA-3373LD.

Residents

Giessendam has 5.940 residents. Of these, 51,1% are men and 48,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,0%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '25 to 45 years', 20,1% for '0 to 15 years', 14,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 13,4% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 47,4% is unmarried, 45,7% is married, 4,0% is divorced and 2,9% is widowed. 5.445 residents originate from the Netherlands, 195 come from Europe and 295 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.205 households in Giessendam. 25,4% of these are single-person households, 28,6% households without children and 46,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Giessendam there are 4.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.300, which is €100 (0%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.100, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Giessendam are educated to an intermediate level. 48,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.940 residents, around 80% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.752 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Giessendam, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 710 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Giessendam there are 2.267 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €409.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Giessendam are 1990-2000 (23%) and 1980-1990 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Giessendam. The most recently listed home is Schapedrift 7 by Alblasserwaard Makelaars & Taxateurs op Funda. No homes were sold in Giessendam over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Giessendam. The most recent home is Buitendams 303, offered by 123Wonen de Verhuurmakelaar op Funda. No homes were let in Giessendam over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Giessendam.

Energy

In Giessendam there are 1.509 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), B (21%) and C (15%). On average, an address in Giessendam uses 2.730 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 810 m³ per year, is 1% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,4 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
4,0 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
0,7 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
560Single-person households
630Households without children
1,015Households 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
€33,100 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€42,300 P.A.average per income recipient0% above the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
80%
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
Giessendam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Giessendam

Sale price · Q4 2026
€359.286
average▼ 33,3%
€300.000
median▼ 33,3%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.168
averagestabiel
€4.245
medianstabiel
-5% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days ▼ 16,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
149
sales in the past year
122 m²
average living area
-5%
cheaper than the national average

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)
Giessendam
810
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Giessendam
2.730
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Giessendam

How expensive are houses in Giessendam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Giessendam was listed for an average of €499,715 (€4,203 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 33%.

What kind of people live in Giessendam?

Wijk Giessendam has 5,940 residents. Many families: 46% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Giessendam?

The housing supply in Giessendam is remarkably efficient: 62% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 810 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Giessendam?

From Giessendam you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.4 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Giessendam?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Giessendam.

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