Zwaag

Zwaag, Hoorn

District in Hoorn

Zwaag has 3,110 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 1,409 homes in ZwaagCurrently there are 44 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZwaagBased on registered homes

Zwaag is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hoorn The district has a total area of 222 hectares, of which 217 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK040530. The postcode area is 1689AA-1689HW.

Residents

Zwaag has 3.110 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 51,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (25,7%). The other age groups are 24,6% for '45 to 65 years', 22,3% for '25 to 45 years', 15,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,9% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,1% is unmarried, 38,6% is married, 8,2% is divorced and 7,2% is widowed. 2.690 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 245 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.410 households in Zwaag. 35,1% of these are single-person households, 28,7% households without children and 36,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Zwaag there are 2.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.500, which is €1.300 (4%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.900, which is €300 (1%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zwaag are educated to an intermediate level. 52,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.110 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.053 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Zwaag, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 740 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zwaag there are 1.409 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €346.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zwaag are 1970-1980 (21%) and 1990-2000 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Zwaag. The most recently listed home is Baccarastraat 2-603 by Boekweit | Olie Makelaars/taxateurs. No homes were sold in Zwaag over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zwaag. The most recent home is Madelonstraat 3, offered by JASPERS - VAN DIEPEN Makelaars Taxateurs Adviseurs. No homes were let in Zwaag over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zwaag.

Energy

In Zwaag there are 1.780 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (45%), A (21%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Zwaag uses 2.700 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.120 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
1,5 km
Hospital
3,5 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
2,7 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
495Single-person households
405Households without children
510Households 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
€28,900 P.A.average per resident6% below the national average
€34,500 P.A.average per income recipient8% 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
Zwaag
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€381.250
average▼ 12,4%
€375.000
median▼ 11,8%
20 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.383
average▼ 1,2%
€3.383
median▲ 7,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
77 days ▼ 23,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
52
sales in the past year
130 m²
average living area
€300.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
54 days ▲ 60,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
22
lettings in the past year
109 m²
average living area
€1.150
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)
Zwaag
1.120
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zwaag
2.700
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zwaag

What kind of houses make up Zwaag?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 52% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Zwaag?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zwaag was listed for an average of €458,385 (€3,616 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 12%.

How much does renting cost in Zwaag?

A rental home in Zwaag cost an average of €1,700 per month (€16 per m²).

What kind of people live in Zwaag?

Wijk Zwaag has 3,110 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Zwaag?

The housing supply in Zwaag is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,120 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Zwaag?

From Zwaag you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Zwaag?

Right now you will find 44 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Zwaag. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 76 days — relatively long for the current market.

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