Rental homes in Risdam-Zuid, Hoorn

Renting in Risdam-Zuid: limited private-sector supply, average €1,621 per month

Risdam-Zuid is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are fairly evenly split: 45% of the more than 4,200 homes are rented, 55% are owner-occupied. A large part of the rental supply is in the hands of housing associations (34%), meaning the private sector here is relatively small. In the past year, only 14 private-sector homes were rented, with an average rent of €1,621 per month and a range of €1,345 to €2,000. The average floor area was 98 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. The current supply can be seen at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in Risdam-Zuid averages €304,000, which is lower than the municipal average of €333,000 for Hoorn. This partly reflects the housing mix: many housing association homes, relatively few new builds. The average income in the neighbourhood (€33,800) is also slightly below the Hoorn average of €36,000. So if you are looking for a rental home outside the social sector, choice here is limited, but prices are somewhat more moderate than in most other neighbourhoods of Hoorn. Also check the supply of rental homes in Hoorn if you want to widen your search radius.

Risdam-Zuid from the inside: amenities good, sense of community mixed

Risdam-Zuid scores a 6.7 on Buurtje.nl, based on resident reviews. That is a fair average for a neighbourhood that clearly has two faces. Resident JW writes enthusiastically: "I've lived here for a year and a half, I think the neighbourhood is fine, safe and green. Amenities are close by and easily accessible." That matches the sub-scores: amenities score 8.0 and accessibility 6.8. There are supermarkets, schools and other daily amenities within reach, and public transport is reasonably well organised from the neighbourhood towards Hoorn city centre.

But not everyone is equally positive. Resident Ikke gives the neighbourhood a 5.9 and describes nuisance, especially at night: loud youths and unwanted activities in car parks, and litter on pavements and in bushes. The community score of 5.2 is the lowest sub-score and stands out in a neighbourhood with relatively many elderly people (65-plus is the largest age group with 2,620 of the 8,815 residents) and many single-person households. Keyontee gives the neighbourhood a 7.6 and describes it as a cosy area, but thinks there should be more play facilities for children and that the greenery could be better. The green score of 6.0 confirms that: there is greenery, but it is not a pronounced park neighbourhood. Read all experiences and view the detailed neighbourhood data on the Risdam-Zuid neighbourhood page.

The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. So you can search specifically in, for example, Buurt 20 02 or another sub-area such as Buurt 20 05, depending on your preference. The schools in the neighbourhood are rated remarkably well with a score of 7.7, making Risdam-Zuid interesting for families with children who value education nearby.

Risdam-Zuid suits you if you seek peace, but less so if you are young and socially active

Renting in Risdam-Zuid is most attractive for elderly people, peace-seeking single-person households and those who want daily amenities close by. The ageing population structure and low sense of community make the neighbourhood less suitable for those looking for a lively, social area or an active nightlife. Young families can do well here because of the good schools, but the limited play space and greenery are a point of attention. If you want to buy instead of rent, you can find the supply of homes for sale in Risdam-Zuid on the same page. With 55% owner-occupied homes, there is relatively more choice on the buying side than in the private rental sector.

Current rental supply in Risdam-Zuid and surrounding neighbourhoods

At the top of this page you will find the current supply of rental homes in Risdam-Zuid, filtered by price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl also shows supply in adjacent neighbourhoods, in case your choice here is limited. Also consider looking in Risdam-Noord, the nearby Venenlaan-kwartier or the livelier Binnenstad of Hoorn. For municipal information on housing and social renting in Hoorn, you can visit the website of the municipality of Hoorn.