Montferland
GelderlandMontferland

Municipality of Montferland

Municipality in Gelderland

7.4
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Montferland has 36,873 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 16,226 homes in MontferlandCurrently there are 177 for sale and 7 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MontferlandBased on registered homes

Montferland is located in the province of Gelderland The municipality has a total area of 10.664 hectares, of which 10.570 hectares are land and 94 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM1955. The postcode area is 6941AA-7048AX.

Residents

Montferland has 36.873 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,0%). The other age groups are 24,9% for '65 years or older', 20,8% for '25 to 45 years', 13,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,3% is unmarried, 44,2% is married, 7,1% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 31.537 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.905 come from Europe and 2.431 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 16.248 households in Montferland. 30,6% of these are single-person households, 35,0% households without children and 34,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Montferland there are 30.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.600, which is €2.200 (6%) 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 Montferland are educated to an intermediate level. 47,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 36.873 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 23.967 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Montferland, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 8.140 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Montferland there are 16.226 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €282.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Montferland are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1970-1980 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Montferland. The most recently listed home is Linthorsterstraat 1A by Buitenstate Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Montferland over the past year.

Rental homes

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

No recent rental data available for Montferland.

Energy

In Montferland there are 16.055 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), A (21%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Montferland uses 2.980 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.190 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 7% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,2 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
7,5 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
5,1 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
5,1 km
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8.7
F. Peters
Family · Semi-detached
Didam-Zuid06-05-2026
good living

only it's getting too busy on the street, 4200 cars per day, so fine dust. otherwise it's very pleasant living here, only it used to be cosier, when only Didamers of Diemse origin lived here, now everyone is moving in, including people who are actually hard to place

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5.5
Van dulmen
Family · Apartment
Didam-Zuid11-10-2025
Peace and quiet

It's pleasant living here.

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6.8
Fleur
Living alone · Vrijstaand huis
Fine

Marit

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5.5
Sander
Family · Overig
Cosy neighbourhood, a bit frozen in time compared to the rest, lots of loitering youth

It could be better, lots of loitering youths and nuisance

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9.0
Rv
Family · Semi-detached
Zeddam14-09-2024
The best

Good

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7.0
Soof
Family · Semi-detached
Didam-Noord08-09-2024
A fine neighbourhood all around

It's a great neighbourhood for families with young children, but for older children there is very little to do in the village.

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9.0
Milly
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Didam-Zuid26-08-2024
Nice courtyard

Nice quiet courtyard close to the centre

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
4,968Single-person households
5,687Households without children
5,593Households 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
€33,600 P.A.average per income recipient10% 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
Montferland
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€596.380
average▲ 14,9%
€660.000
median▲ 52,8%
83 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.696
averagestabiel
€3.906
median▲ 4,4%

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
52 days ▼ 38,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
240
sales in the past year
183 m²
average living area
€120.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
18 days
average time listed · vs. last year
12
lettings in the past year
154 m²
average living area
€932
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)
Montferland
1.190
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Montferland
2.980
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Montferland

What kind of homes are there in Montferland?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 54% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Montferland?

Over the past year a home for sale in Montferland was listed for an average of €600,580 (€3,525 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 15%.

What do you pay for a rental home in Montferland?

A rental home in Montferland cost an average of €1,242 per month (€13 per m²).

How do residents rate Montferland?

Residents give Montferland a 7.4 out of 10 based on 7 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (8.3), the weakest for cleanliness (6.3).

How is the population of Montferland composed?

Gemeente Montferland has 36,873 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%).

How far are amenities from Montferland?

From Montferland you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.2 km, a railway station at 5.1 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Montferland?

Right now you will find 177 homes for sale and 7 homes for rent in Montferland.

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