Hulst
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Hulst, Hulst

District in Hulst

8.4
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Hulst has 10,895 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 5,570 homes in HulstCurrently there are 156 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HulstBased on registered homes

Hulst is located in the province of Zeeland, in the municipality of Hulst The district has a total area of 3.375 hectares, of which 3.285 hectares are land and 91 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK067701. The postcode area is 4561AA-4562CA.

Residents

Hulst has 10.895 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (30,4%). The other age groups are 28,5% for '45 to 65 years', 20,2% for '25 to 45 years', 12,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,5% is unmarried, 43,3% is married, 9,5% is divorced and 7,7% is widowed. 7.480 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.805 come from Europe and 600 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 5.360 households in Hulst. 38,2% of these are single-person households, 35,3% households without children and 26,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Hulst there are 9.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €1.300 (4%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.500, which is €2.300 (8%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Hulst are educated to an intermediate level. 50,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 10.895 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.646 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Hulst, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.970 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Hulst there are 5.570 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €284.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 66% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations, 7% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Hulst are 1970-1980 (22%) and 1950-1970 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Hulst. The most recently listed home is Dullaertstraat 36 by Reham makelaars & taxateurs op Funda. No homes were sold in Hulst over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Hulst. The most recent home is Europaplein 20, offered by Moovs Makelaars en Taxateurs B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were let in Hulst over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Hulst.

Energy

In Hulst there are 5.714 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (26%), C (23%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Hulst uses 2.500 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.090 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 15% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,3 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
1,5 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
46,5 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Neighbourhoods in Hulst

Map of Binnenstad
8.6BinnenstadNeighbourhood
Map of Dullaert
8.3DullaertNeighbourhood
Map of Absdaalseweg
AbsdaalsewegNeighbourhood
Map of Buitengebied Hulst
Buitengebied HulstNeighbourhood
Map of Carmel
CarmelNeighbourhood
Map of Groote Kreek
Groote KreekNeighbourhood
Map of Hogeweg
HogewegNeighbourhood
Map of Linie
LinieNeighbourhood
Map of Nassau
NassauNeighbourhood
Map of Puienput
PuienputNeighbourhood
Map of Zoetevaart
ZoetevaartNeighbourhood
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Experiences of Hulst

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8.3
P segers
Family · Terraced house
Dullaert20-04-2025
Cosy and family-friendly

A neighbourhood with many amenities. Various schools and community centre within walking distance. Fitness within walking distance. Nice nature parks for a walk.

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8.6
Britt
Family · Overig
Binnenstad11-06-2024
It's a nice neighbourhood, but some nature would be nice

My experience is quite good, it's a cosy neighbourhood with many nice shops, there is little greenery in the city centre (except for the Walle then) but otherwise very pleasant

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,050Single-person households
1,890Households without children
1,420Households 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
€31,500 P.A.average per resident3% above the national average
€37,100 P.A.average per income recipient1% 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
Hulst
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€427.348
average▲ 10,2%
€359.000
median▲ 6,5%
50 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.924
average▼ 3,5%
€2.851
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Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
99 days ▲ 57,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
182
sales in the past year
141 m²
average living area
€149.900
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
80 days ▼ 20,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
10
lettings in the past year
125 m²
average living area
€815
lowest rent 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)
Hulst
1.090
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Hulst
2.500
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Hulst

How much does a home cost in Hulst?

Over the past year a home for sale in Hulst was listed for an average of €407,241 (€2,930 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 10%.

What is the average rent in Hulst?

A rental home in Hulst cost an average of €1,242 per month (€11 per m²).

Who lives in Hulst?

Wijk Hulst has 10,895 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (30%).

How sustainable is the housing supply in Hulst?

The housing supply in Hulst is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,090 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Hulst?

From Hulst you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 46.5 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Hulst?

Right now you will find 156 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Hulst. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 98 days — relatively long for the current market.

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