Midden-Groningen
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Municipality of Midden-Groningen: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Groningen

7.2
Residents give Midden-Groningen a good ratingThis score is based on 28 responses
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Midden-Groningen has 61,387 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 28,833 homes in Midden-GroningenCurrently there are 276 for sale and 18 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Midden-GroningenBased on registered homes

Midden-Groningen is located in the province of Groningen The municipality has a total area of 29.577 hectares, of which 27.795 hectares are land and 1.782 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM1952. The postcode area is 9601AA-9939TD.

Residents

Midden-Groningen has 61.387 residents. Of these, 50,4% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,1%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '65 years or older', 22,0% for '25 to 45 years', 13,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,4% is unmarried, 40,0% is married, 8,6% is divorced and 6,0% is widowed. 50.284 residents originate from the Netherlands, 3.684 come from Europe and 7.419 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 28.660 households in Midden-Groningen. 37,1% of these are single-person households, 31,9% households without children and 31,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Midden-Groningen there are 49.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.400, which is €5.800 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.200, which is €4.700 (13%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Midden-Groningen are educated to an intermediate level. 48,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 61.387 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 41.129 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Midden-Groningen, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 13.200 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Midden-Groningen there are 28.833 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 38% rental homes and 62% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 62% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Midden-Groningen are 1950-1970 (19%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Midden-Groningen. The most recently listed home is Vechtlaan 12 by ALFRED+ | Groningen-Amsterdam | Quality Realtors op Funda. No homes were sold in Midden-Groningen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Midden-Groningen. The most recent home is Noorderstraat 196, offered by de Wit Garantiemakelaars op Funda. No homes were let in Midden-Groningen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Midden-Groningen.

Energy

In Midden-Groningen there are 18.265 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Midden-Groningen uses 2.660 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 970 m³ per year, is 21% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,5 km
Pharmacy
1,9 km
Hospital
13,0 km
Supermarket
1,3 km
Railway station
3,6 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
3,4 km

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Districts in Midden-Groningen

Map of Muntendam
6.8MuntendamDistrict
Map of Foxham en Hoogezand-Noord
6.8Foxham en Hoogezand-NoordDistrict
Map of Hoogezand-Zuid
7.1Hoogezand-ZuidDistrict
Map of Harkstede Scharmer en Woudbloem
7.5Harkstede Scharmer en WoudbloemDistrict
Map of Sappemeer
8.8SappemeerDistrict
Map of Noordbroek
7.9NoordbroekDistrict
Map of Siddeburen
5.1SiddeburenDistrict
Map of Zuidbroek
8.1ZuidbroekDistrict
Map of Eemskanaal-Zuid
Eemskanaal-ZuidDistrict
Map of Foxhol
FoxholDistrict
Map of Froombosch
FroomboschDistrict
Map of Hellum
HellumDistrict
Map of Kalkwijk
KalkwijkDistrict
Map of Kiel-Windeweer
Kiel-WindeweerDistrict
Map of Kolham
KolhamDistrict
Map of Kropswolde
KropswoldeDistrict
Map of Meeden
MeedenDistrict
Map of Schildwolde
SchildwoldeDistrict
Map of Slochteren
SlochterenDistrict
Map of Tjuchem en Steendam
Tjuchem en SteendamDistrict
Map of Westerbroek en Waterhuizen
Westerbroek en WaterhuizenDistrict
7.2
Residents give Midden-Groningen a good rating
This score is based on 28 responses
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Experiences of Midden-Groningen

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8.8
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Living together · Overig
Noorderpark03-04-2026
Nice neighbourhood

Good

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8.4
Chris
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Noordbroek
28-03-2026
Quiet

Close-knit neighbourhood looks out for each other

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6.9
Janny Schothorst
Living together · Semi-detached
Muntendam-west03-11-2025
A decent neighbourhood, but they never go outside and all go to bed early

I get along well with a lot of people

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7.4
Carolyn
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Noordbroek
10-10-2025
Risky

Not enough public transport, but otherwise fine, quiet, peaceful, nice.

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9.1
W Johannes
Family · Semi-detached
Sappemeer-Oost26-09-2025
Good neighbourhood

Very tidy and child-friendly neighbourhood

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8.6
Willem
Family · Semi-detached
Sappemeer-Oost12-09-2025
Good

Nice living, beautiful harbour, and you can enjoy sailing and fishing there

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5.8
Janny
Living together · Semi-detached
Muntendam-west05-09-2025
Not so cosy

Very quiet, hardly anyone outside, annoying

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5.1
B c
Overig · Terraced house
Siddeburen
20-08-2025
Friendly except for some neighbours

Most people are friendly and helpful. There are a few who spoil the pleasure of living here.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
10,641Single-person households
9,136Households without children
8,883Households 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
€30,200 P.A.average per resident13% below the national average
€36,400 P.A.average per income recipient14% below the national average
85%of the employed are in paid employment
15%of the employed are self-employed
67%
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
Midden-Groningen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Midden-Groningen

Sale price · Q4 2026
€350.035
average▼ 9,2%
€319.000
median▼ 1,8%
36 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.916
average▲ 3,8%
€2.802
median▲ 1,0%
-30% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q2 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
47 days ▼ 35,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
1,460
sales in the past year
148 m²
average living area
-30%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▼ 60,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
60
lettings in the past year
85 m²
average living area
-43%
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)
Midden-Groningen
970
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Midden-Groningen
2.660
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Midden-Groningen

How much does a home cost in Midden-Groningen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Midden-Groningen was listed for an average of €369,316 (€2,768 per m²). That is 30% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 9%.

What is the average rent in Midden-Groningen?

A rental home in Midden-Groningen cost an average of €1,225 per month (€19 per m²). That is 43% below the national average.

What do residents think of Midden-Groningen?

Residents give Midden-Groningen a 7.2 out of 10 based on 28 reviews. Safety stands out with a 7.8; amenities lags behind with a 6.5.

What is within walking distance in Midden-Groningen?

From Midden-Groningen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.3 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 3.6 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Midden-Groningen?

Right now you will find 276 homes for sale and 18 homes for rent in Midden-Groningen.

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