Municipality in Noord-Holland
Opmeer is located in the province of Noord-Holland The municipality has a total area of 4.194 hectares, of which 4.148 hectares are land and 46 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0432. The postcode area is 1661BJ-1719NL.
Opmeer has 12.491 residents. Of these, 50,9% are men and 49,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,4%). The other age groups are 23,8% for '25 to 45 years', 23,4% for '65 years or older', 14,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,0% is unmarried, 41,7% is married, 6,0% is divorced and 5,2% is widowed. 10.920 residents originate from the Netherlands, 772 come from Europe and 799 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 5.481 households in Opmeer. 34,8% of these are single-person households, 31,4% households without children and 33,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Opmeer there are 10.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.500, which is €2.700 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.400, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Opmeer are educated to an intermediate level. 49,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 12.491 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.493 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Opmeer, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.640 people receive this benefit.
In Opmeer there are 5.296 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €398.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 26% rental homes and 74% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 74% privately owned, 4% owned by housing associations and 22% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Opmeer are 1970-1980 (25%) and 1950-1970 (14%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Opmeer. The most recently listed home is Jan van de Boekhorstborg 27 by Taams Makelaars & Taxateurs. No homes were sold in Opmeer over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Opmeer. The most recent home is Aardebaan 39, offered by Appelman & Deutekom - Makelaardij & Taxaties op Funda. No homes were let in Opmeer over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Opmeer.
In Opmeer there are 3.266 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (36%), C (22%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Opmeer uses 2.800 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 920 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 800 m³.
The neighbourhood is very cosy, the road is occasionally busy but usually not too crowded. Safe roads and nice people. We have enough amenities, though perhaps a bit more nightlife for young people would be good. Housing could be better, it's increasingly difficult to get a house, but investment is being made in asylum seekers, which is a shame. The houses in our neighbourhood are beautiful and large, each one unique. Building houses is difficult because you don't want to spoil the view. But something definitely needs to be done about housing on the Middelweg.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here in 2017 and immediately felt at home. Nice neighbours and a lot of community spirit in the neighbourhood. One access road for cars in the area means only destination traffic drives here. Wide streets with pavement. And central playground equipment for the children. Primary school around the corner. Bus station in the street behind. Nice neighbourhood to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here all my life. Nice, friendly people and always something to do. Nice café and fun activities for young people at the weekend.
Auto-translated to English by AIDe Gouwe is cosy, but not too cosy. De Gouwe is beautiful, but not too beautiful. De Gouwe is average in the most beautiful way.
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Opmeer was listed for an average of €557,489 (€3,551 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 13%.
Residents give Opmeer a 8.6 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 9.8; education lags behind with a 7.5.
The housing supply in Opmeer is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.
From Opmeer you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 5.4 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 53 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Opmeer.
