Heerenveen
FrieslandHeerenveen

Municipality of Heerenveen

Municipality in Friesland

8.1
Residents give Heerenveen a very good ratingThis score is based on 22 responses
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Heerenveen has 51,787 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 24,010 homes in HeerenveenCurrently there are 217 for sale and 17 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in HeerenveenBased on registered homes

Heerenveen is located in the province of Friesland The municipality has a total area of 19.817 hectares, of which 18.997 hectares are land and 820 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0074. The postcode area is 8411CH-8495SE.

Residents

Heerenveen has 51.787 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,2%). The other age groups are 23,4% for '65 years or older', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 14,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,4% is unmarried, 39,3% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 44.107 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.566 come from Europe and 5.114 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 23.850 households in Heerenveen. 37,5% of these are single-person households, 30,2% households without children and 32,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Heerenveen there are 41.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.600, which is €1.200 (3%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €28.500, which is €700 (2%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Heerenveen are educated to an intermediate level. 45,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 51.787 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 33.662 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Heerenveen, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 10.810 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Heerenveen there are 24.010 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €315.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Heerenveen are 1950-1970 (20%) and 1970-1980 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Heerenveen. The most recently listed home is Wolvegasterweg 2 by Veenstra Makelaars & Taxateurs. No homes were sold in Heerenveen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Heerenveen. The most recent home is Terschellingstraat 13, offered by www.frieslandhuurt.nl. No homes were let in Heerenveen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Heerenveen.

Energy

In Heerenveen there are 25.634 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (22%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Heerenveen uses 2.590 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.110 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,7 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
4,9 km
Supermarket
1,6 km
Railway station
4,5 km
Day nursery
0,9 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
3,1 km
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8.1
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Experiences of Heerenveen

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9.1
DOKKUMLOVER69
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Nes09-04-2026
GOOD

yes

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7.6
Anneke
Living together · Semi-detached
Midden27-12-2025
Quiet neighbourhood

We live there wonderfully quietly

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7.7
RS
Family · Terraced house
Oudeschoot26-11-2025
Cosy little village

The neighbourhood is cosy, nicely decorated and beautiful if you add your own input. Lots of social control, but not always in a positive sense. The neighbourhood is accessible via many roads and modes of transport. It has its own snack bar and neighbourhood supermarket and a beautiful forest where you can enjoy lovely walks at any time of the year.

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9.8
C jansen
Living together · Semi-detached
Noord22-10-2025
Top neighbourhood

Super friendly, young and old go well together. People are considerate of each other, helpful, etc.

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Cornelia
Living together · Semi-detached
Noord07-10-2025
Top neighbourhood

The description of 8441pe number 32. Has a living area of 135 square metres. And not what you describe of 62. I would like to mention that to you.

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9.0
Sophie
Family · Semi-detached
Nijehaske13-09-2025
Good

Good

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8.5
Anneke
Living together · Semi-detached
Midden03-09-2025
Lovely quiet residential neighbourhood..

Wonderfully quiet living.. nice neighbours...

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7.6
C.P.
Family · Semi-detached
Noord28-07-2025
Nice neighbourhood with lots of greenery

Pleasant, quiet neighbourhood where many activities are organised. Because the streets are quite narrow, people don't drive fast. The hospital is within walking distance. There is a cycle path, the motorway is nearby, there are many sports and play facilities. There is also a forest nearby, where there are also many sports and play facilities and where dogs can run off-leash.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
8,939Single-person households
7,209Households without children
7,702Households 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
€28,500 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€34,600 P.A.average per income recipient7% 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
Heerenveen
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€579.175
average▲ 17,7%
€545.000
median▲ 4,9%
223 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.195
average▲ 12,3%
€3.198
median▲ 11,5%
Rent · Q3 2026
€1.141
average▲ 11,2%
€1.186
median▲ 9,8%
9 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€16,5
average▲ 15,6%
€15,2
median▲ 3,4%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▲ 63,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
772
sales in the past year
199 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▲ 334,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
79
lettings in the past year
108 m²
average living area
€417
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)
Heerenveen
1.110
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Heerenveen
2.590
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Heerenveen

How expensive are houses in Heerenveen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Heerenveen was listed for an average of €523,141 (€2,894 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 18%.

What is the rent in Heerenveen?

A rental home in Heerenveen cost an average of €1,023 per month (€15 per m²).

Is Heerenveen a nice place to live?

Residents give Heerenveen a 8.1 out of 10 based on 22 reviews. Especially nature and greenery (8.5) scores well; community (7.3) receives the lowest rating.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Heerenveen?

The housing supply in Heerenveen is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,110 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Heerenveen?

From Heerenveen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.6 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 4.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Heerenveen?

Right now you will find 217 homes for sale and 17 homes for rent in Heerenveen.

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