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Municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Zuid-Holland

7.6
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Goeree-Overflakkee has 52,185 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 22,997 homes in Goeree-OverflakkeeCurrently there are 639 for sale and 17 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Goeree-OverflakkeeBased on registered homes

Goeree-Overflakkee is located in the province of Zuid-Holland The municipality has a total area of 42.235 hectares, of which 26.220 hectares are land and 16.015 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM1924. The postcode area is 3241AA-3258MB.

Residents

Goeree-Overflakkee has 52.185 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,8%). The other age groups are 23,3% for '65 years or older', 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 15,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,6% is unmarried, 46,8% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 5,7% is widowed. 46.867 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.385 come from Europe and 2.933 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 22.429 households in Goeree-Overflakkee. 31,8% of these are single-person households, 34,8% households without children and 33,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Goeree-Overflakkee there are 41.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.400, which is €200 (0%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.000, which is €100 (0%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Goeree-Overflakkee are educated to an intermediate level. 47,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 52.185 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 39.139 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Goeree-Overflakkee, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 11.000 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Goeree-Overflakkee there are 22.997 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €371.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 65% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Goeree-Overflakkee are 1970-1980 (17%) and 1950-1970 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Goeree-Overflakkee. The most recently listed home is Middelplaat 10-12 by Bezuijen Bemiddeling op Pararius. No homes were sold in Goeree-Overflakkee over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Goeree-Overflakkee. The most recent home is Edison 5B, offered by Van Alphen Makelaardij. No homes were let in Goeree-Overflakkee over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Goeree-Overflakkee.

Energy

In Goeree-Overflakkee there are 17.986 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), C (23%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Goeree-Overflakkee uses 2.770 kWh of electricity per year. This is 9% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,2 km
Pharmacy
2,3 km
Hospital
9,1 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
37,4 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
8,0 km

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Districts in Goeree-Overflakkee

Map of Middelharnis
7.4MiddelharnisDistrict
Map of Sommelsdijk
8.5SommelsdijkDistrict
Map of Dirksland
7.9DirkslandDistrict
Map of Nieuwe-Tonge
7.9Nieuwe-TongeDistrict
Map of Ouddorp
6.1OuddorpDistrict
Map of Oude-Tonge
7.4Oude-TongeDistrict
Map of Stad aan ’t Haringvliet
7.1Stad aan ’t HaringvlietDistrict
Map of Stellendam
7.2StellendamDistrict
Map of Herkingen
7.8HerkingenDistrict
Map of Melissant
8.1MelissantDistrict
Map of Ooltgensplaat
9.1OoltgensplaatDistrict
Map of Achthuizen
AchthuizenDistrict
Map of Den Bommel
Den BommelDistrict
Map of Goedereede
GoedereedeDistrict
7.6
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Experiences of Goeree-Overflakkee

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7.0
peter otte
Family · Terraced house
very good

very good

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7.3
Lotte
Family · Terraced house
Just fine

It's fine, not very special but nice and quiet. Unfortunately, there isn't much for young people here.

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8.9
Sebastiaan
Family · Semi-detached
Cozy safe neighbourhood

Nice people you can ask anything

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9.1
Ageeth
Living together · Terraced house
Pleasantly quiet

Wonderfully free and quiet living, although the neighbourhood is deteriorating a bit due to the upkeep of the gardens. This is because fellow countrymen come to live here and they find jungles beautiful.

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8.5
Ageeth Witvliet
Living together · Terraced house
Pleasant quiet living

Lovely neighbourhood, nice and quiet

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8.4
Jort
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Cosy

In our village everyone knows each other. Friendly and decent people in general. Pleasantly down-to-earth. This results in a safe environment. There is also some nature in the area, although not much.

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8.0
Jort
Living alone · Vrijstaand huis
Top

Very cosy village with friendly people

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8.1
corneel
Living together · Overig
cosy

cosy neighbourhood

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
7,123Single-person households
7,802Households without children
7,504Households 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
€35,000 P.A.average per resident0% above the national average
€42,400 P.A.average per income recipient0% above the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Goeree-Overflakkee
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Goeree-Overflakkee

Sale price · Q4 2026
€539.885
average▲ 11,1%
€439.000
median▲ 3,3%
65 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.246
average▲ 1,3%
€4.142
median▲ 2,7%
-7% 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
90 days ▲ 12,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
2,473
sales in the past year
126 m²
average living area
-7%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days
average time listed · vs. last year
43
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
-17%
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)
Goeree-Overflakkee
840
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Goeree-Overflakkee
2.770
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Goeree-Overflakkee

What is the average asking price in Goeree-Overflakkee?

Over the past year a home for sale in Goeree-Overflakkee was listed for an average of €489,273 (€4,158 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 11%.

How much does renting cost in Goeree-Overflakkee?

A rental home in Goeree-Overflakkee cost an average of €1,798 per month (€26 per m²). That is 17% below the national average.

How does Goeree-Overflakkee score on liveability?

Residents give Goeree-Overflakkee a 7.6 out of 10 based on 30 reviews. Especially education (8.1) scores well; amenities (7.0) receives the lowest rating.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Goeree-Overflakkee?

The housing supply in Goeree-Overflakkee is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Goeree-Overflakkee?

From Goeree-Overflakkee you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.2 km, a railway station at 37.4 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Goeree-Overflakkee?

Right now you will find 639 homes for sale and 17 homes for rent in Goeree-Overflakkee. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 89 days — relatively long for the current market.

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