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District in ZwartewaterlandHasselt
Hasselt has 7,265 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,017 homes in HasseltCurrently there are 31 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HasseltBased on registered homes

Hasselt is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Zwartewaterland. The district has a total area of 533 hectares, of which 487 hectares are land and 46 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK189602. The postcode area is 8061AA-8061ZR.

Residents

Hasselt has 7.265 residents. Of these, 50,4% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,4%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '25 to 45 years', 20,4% for '65 years or older', 17,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,8% is unmarried, 48,7% is married, 5,2% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 6.510 residents originate from the Netherlands, 290 come from Europe and 465 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.980 households in Hasselt. 28,5% of these are single-person households, 33,6% households without children and 37,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Hasselt there are 5.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.200, which is €4.000 (9%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.900, which is €4.000 (11%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Hasselt are educated to an intermediate level. 48,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.265 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.521 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Hasselt, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.360 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Hasselt there are 3.017 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €328.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Hasselt are 1970-1980 (20%) and 1950-1970 (18%).

Homes for sale in Hasselt

There are currently 31 homes for sale in Hasselt. The most recently listed home is De Bagijnenkamp 13 by Bert Leistra ERA Makelaardij o.g. op Funda. Over the past year, 89 homes were sold in Hasselt. On average, a home was sold within 33 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Hasselt over the past year was €452.663. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €328.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.186.

Rental homes in Hasselt

There is 1 homes for rent in Hasselt. The most recent home is Regenboogstraat 13, offered by www.dewoningzoeker.nl. Over the past year, 4 homes were let in Hasselt. On average, a listing was let within 20 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Hasselt over the past year was €1.230 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €11 per month.

Energy

In Hasselt there are 1.884 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (24%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Hasselt uses 2.680 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 820 m³ per year, is 3% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
1,2 km
Hospital
13,1 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
9,8 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
7,1 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
850Single-person households
1,000Households without children
1,130Households 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
€30,900 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€38,200 P.A.average per income recipient9% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
76%
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
Hasselt
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Hasselt

Sale price · Q4 2026
€504.909
average▲ 3,4%
€425.000
median▼ 5,3%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.239
average▼ 2,9%
€3.333
medianstabiel
-13% 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
33 days ▲ 139,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
89
sales in the past year
146 m²
average living area
-13%
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)
Hasselt
820
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Hasselt
2.680
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Hasselt

What kind of houses make up Hasselt?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 55% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Hasselt?

Over the past year a home for sale in Hasselt was listed for an average of €452,663 (€3,186 per m²). That is 13% below the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Hasselt?

Wijk Hasselt has 7,265 residents. Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Hasselt?

The housing supply in Hasselt is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 820 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Hasselt?

From Hasselt you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 9.8 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Hasselt?

Right now you will find 31 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Hasselt.

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