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Nieuw-Amsterdam

Municipality of Emmen

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Nieuw-Amsterdam has 4,720 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,082 homes in Nieuw-AmsterdamCurrently there are 29 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Nieuw-AmsterdamBased on registered homes

Nieuw-Amsterdam is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Emmen. The district has a total area of 1.360 hectares, of which 1.296 hectares are land and 63 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK011406. The postcode area is 7833AA-7833LG.

Residents

Nieuw-Amsterdam has 4.720 residents. Of these, 50,8% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,1%). The other age groups are 23,6% for '65 years or older', 20,9% for '25 to 45 years', 13,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,8% is unmarried, 43,5% is married, 6,8% is divorced and 6,9% is widowed. 4.330 residents originate from the Netherlands, 220 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.085 households in Nieuw-Amsterdam. 30,0% of these are single-person households, 35,0% households without children and 35,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Nieuw-Amsterdam there are 4.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.400, which is €5.800 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.800, which is €4.100 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Nieuw-Amsterdam are educated to an intermediate level. 52,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.720 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.257 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Nieuw-Amsterdam, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.010 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Nieuw-Amsterdam there are 2.082 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €290.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 29% rental homes and 71% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Nieuw-Amsterdam are 1980-1990 (21%) and 1950-1970 (17%).

Homes for sale in Nieuw-Amsterdam

There are currently 29 homes for sale in Nieuw-Amsterdam. The most recently listed home is Bark 56 by BERT BEUKEMA op Funda. Over the past year, 54 homes were sold in Nieuw-Amsterdam. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Nieuw-Amsterdam over the past year was €422.459. This is 46% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €290.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.578.

Rental homes in Nieuw-Amsterdam

There are 2 homes for rent in Nieuw-Amsterdam. The most recent home is Sportlaan 14, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Nieuw-Amsterdam. On average, a listing was let within 48 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Nieuw-Amsterdam over the past year was €2.200 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €10 per month.

Energy

In Nieuw-Amsterdam there are 1.136 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), A (20%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Nieuw-Amsterdam uses 3.070 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.020 m³ per year, is 28% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
11,0 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
1,5 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
8,9 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
625Single-person households
730Households without children
730Households 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
€30,800 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€36,400 P.A.average per income recipient14% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
69%
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
Nieuw-Amsterdam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Nieuw-Amsterdam

Sale price · Q4 2026
€423.282
averagestabiel
€401.800
median▲ 14,8%
17 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.841
average▼ 5,8%
€2.901
median▲ 1,6%
-19% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▼ 43,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
54
sales in the past year
141 m²
average living area
-19%
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)
Nieuw-Amsterdam
1.020
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Nieuw-Amsterdam
3.070
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Nieuw-Amsterdam

What kind of houses make up Nieuw-Amsterdam?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 56% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Nieuw-Amsterdam was listed for an average of €422,459 (€3,578 per m²). That is 19% below the Dutch national average.

Who lives in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

Wijk Nieuw-Amsterdam has 4,720 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

The housing supply in Nieuw-Amsterdam is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,020 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Nieuw-Amsterdam?

From Nieuw-Amsterdam you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

Right now you will find 29 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Nieuw-Amsterdam.

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