Waterwijk
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Waterwijk, Almere

District in Almere

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Waterwijk has 7,505 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,184 homes in WaterwijkCurrently there are 26 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WaterwijkBased on registered homes

Waterwijk is located in the province of Flevoland, in the municipality of Almere The district has a total area of 174 hectares, of which 142 hectares are land and 32 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK003422. The postcode area is 1316CA-1317SP.

Residents

Waterwijk has 7.505 residents. Of these, 49,7% are men and 50,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (28,7%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '45 to 65 years', 20,9% for '65 years or older', 15,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,0% is unmarried, 40,4% is married, 9,1% is divorced and 3,5% is widowed. 4.265 residents originate from the Netherlands, 720 come from Europe and 2.520 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.345 households in Waterwijk. 33,3% of these are single-person households, 28,8% households without children and 37,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Waterwijk there are 6.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.100, which is €3.100 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.800, which is €3.100 (9%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Waterwijk are educated to an intermediate level. 42,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 26,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.505 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.178 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 Waterwijk, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.370 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Waterwijk there are 3.184 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €347.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 26% rental homes and 74% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Waterwijk are 1980-1990 (90%) and 2000-2010 (5%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Waterwijk. The most recently listed home is Lingestraat 10 by Vastiva op Funda. No homes were sold in Waterwijk over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Waterwijk. The most recent home is Steurstraat 3D, offered by Arcuris bedrijfsmakelaars. No homes were let in Waterwijk over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Waterwijk.

Energy

In Waterwijk there are 1.816 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), B (30%) and C (17%). On average, an address in Waterwijk uses 2.500 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.550 kWh.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,9 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,9 km
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Neighbourhoods in Waterwijk

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Very nice neighbourhood, I grew up here and still live here

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,115Single-person households
965Households without children
1,265Households 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
€31,800 P.A.average per resident9% below the national average
€39,100 P.A.average per income recipient7% 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
Waterwijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Waterwijk

Sale price · Q4 2026
€424.167
averagestabiel
€422.500
median▲ 1,8%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.124
average▲ 2,1%
€4.163
median▲ 5,8%
-19% 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
56 days ▲ 5,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
238
sales in the past year
107 m²
average living area
-19%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
108 days ▼ 46,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
18
lettings in the past year
177 m²
average living area
+15%
more expensive 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)
Waterwijk
0
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Waterwijk
2.500
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Waterwijk

What kind of houses make up Waterwijk?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 90% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (60%).

What is the average asking price in Waterwijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Waterwijk was listed for an average of €425,578 (€4,025 per m²). That is 19% below the Dutch national average.

How much does renting cost in Waterwijk?

A rental home in Waterwijk cost an average of €2,489 per month (€23 per m²). That is 15% above the national average.

Who lives in Waterwijk?

Wijk Waterwijk has 7,505 residents. Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Waterwijk?

The housing supply in Waterwijk is remarkably efficient: 86% has an A, A+ or B label.

Which amenities are close to Waterwijk?

From Waterwijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Waterwijk?

Right now you will find 26 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Waterwijk.

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