Rotterdam
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Municipality of Rotterdam: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Zuid-Holland

7.3
Residents give Rotterdam a good ratingThis score is based on 277 responses
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Rotterdam has 672,960 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 328,408 homes in RotterdamCurrently there are 4,741 for sale and 1,599 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in RotterdamBased on registered homes

Rotterdam is located in the province of Zuid-Holland The municipality has a total area of 32.414 hectares, of which 21.842 hectares are land and 10.572 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0599. The postcode area is 3011AA-3199RE.

Residents

Rotterdam has 672.960 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,4% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (31,8%). The other age groups are 23,7% for '45 to 65 years', 16,0% for '65 years or older', 14,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 59,5% is unmarried, 27,6% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 3,7% is widowed. 287.754 residents originate from the Netherlands, 86.833 come from Europe and 298.373 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 342.340 households in Rotterdam. 49,4% of these are single-person households, 22,2% households without children and 28,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Rotterdam there are 527.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.600, which is €1.600 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.100, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Rotterdam are educated to an intermediate level. 36,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 30,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 672.960 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 450.883 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Rotterdam, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 94.650 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Rotterdam there are 328.408 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €342.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 65% rental homes and 35% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 35% privately owned, 43% owned by housing associations and 22% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Rotterdam are 1950-1970 (21%) and 1925-1950 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Rotterdam. The most recently listed home is Laan op Zuid 252 by Lokkerbol NVM Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Rotterdam over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Rotterdam. The most recent home is Statensingel 150B, offered by Stad en Land NVM Makelaars Dordrecht. No homes were let in Rotterdam over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Rotterdam.

Energy

In Rotterdam there are 262.242 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (23%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Rotterdam uses 2.120 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 580 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 28% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
3,6 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,3 km

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Districts in Rotterdam

Map of Prins Alexander
7.9Prins AlexanderDistrict
Map of IJsselmonde
7.2IJsselmondeDistrict
Map of Charlois
6.9CharloisDistrict
Map of Feijenoord
6.7FeijenoordDistrict
Map of Delfshaven
6.9DelfshavenDistrict
Map of Noord
7.1NoordDistrict
Map of Hillegersberg-Schiebroek
7.5Hillegersberg-SchiebroekDistrict
Map of Kralingen-Crooswijk
7.7Kralingen-CrooswijkDistrict
Map of Rotterdam Centrum
6.9Rotterdam CentrumDistrict
Map of Hoogvliet
7.5HoogvlietDistrict
Map of Overschie
8.4OverschieDistrict
Map of Rozenburg
6.6RozenburgDistrict
Map of Hoek van Holland
7.2Hoek van HollandDistrict
Map of Pernis
7.8PernisDistrict
Map of Rotterdam-Noord-West
7.5Rotterdam-Noord-WestDistrict
Map of Botlek-Europoort-Maasvlakte
Botlek-Europoort-MaasvlakteDistrict
Map of Nieuw Mathenesse
Nieuw MathenesseDistrict
Map of Rivium
RiviumDistrict
Map of Spaanse Polder
Spaanse PolderDistrict
Map of Vondelingenplaat
VondelingenplaatDistrict
Map of Waalhaven-Eemhaven
Waalhaven-EemhavenDistrict
7.3
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8.8
Michel Van Giersbergen
Living alone · Studio
Lombardijen16-09-2026
(Deels)geboren en getogen

Over het algemeen is alles goed bereikbaar. Ik woon hier al jaren en het is uiteraard een mening.

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5.7
Eric
Family · Terraced house
Schiebroek09-09-2026
Vreemd in eigen land

Weinig tot geen contact met mensen die in je straat wonen. Passanten zeggen geen gedag of het lijkt alsof je ze om hun bankrekening vraagt. Vooropstellend ,veel van deze zijn Nederlanders! Helaas veel afval naast de containers. Sluikstorters...dumpen en wegrijden. JE kan sticker op die afval containers zetten maar het gros wat hier inmiddels woont en daar gebruik van maakt kan geen woord Nederlands of Engels. Er wordt hier 's nachts snoeihard gereden door de straat : vnl auto's met Duits kenteken in het weekend......en de usual suspects die hier altijd rond de avondwinkel rondhangen. In 9 jaar tijd de buurt aardig achteruit zien gaan. Kortom steek je hoofd buiten en maak het niet mooier dan het is door te zeggen dat het hier prettig wonen is. Geregeld een explosie hier en daar moet ook maar gewoon gevonden worden inmiddels???

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8.1
Sara
Family · Overig
Schiebroek22-07-2026
Prettig

Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.

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6.6
Jawelll
Family · Terraced house
Beverwaard30-05-2026
Pretty good

I've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!

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10
Svitlana Khytrenko
Overig · Vrijstaand huis
Zestienhoven06-05-2026
Green and quiet

A very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood

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10
jan dirk
Living alone · Apartment
Feijenoord
24-03-2026
beautiful

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5.8
Maria Nederland
Family · Terraced house
Vreewijk27-02-2026
Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long

Well, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.

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7.4
Roeland Gunnink
Family · Apartment
Tarwewijk20-02-2026
Top location and affordable.

The neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
169,243Single-person households
76,014Households without children
97,083Households 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
€33,100 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€40,600 P.A.average per income recipient4% below the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%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
Rotterdam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Rotterdam

Sale price · Q4 2026
€497.372
average▲ 7,4%
€395.000
medianstabiel
327 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.765
average▼ 1,7%
€4.583
medianstabiel
-14% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€1.904
average▼ 9,8%
€1.845
median▼ 9,0%
194 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€22,6
average▼ 4,4%
€21,6
median▼ 4,1%
-3% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
62 days ▼ 17,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
19,749
sales in the past year
96 m²
average living area
-14%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days ▼ 6,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
5,262
lettings in the past year
97 m²
average living area
-3%
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)
Rotterdam
580
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Rotterdam
2.120
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Rotterdam

Which type of home is most common in Rotterdam?

The most common type is flats (76%).

How expensive are houses in Rotterdam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Rotterdam was listed for an average of €452,237 (€4,799 per m²). That is 14% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 7%.

What is the rent in Rotterdam?

A rental home in Rotterdam cost an average of €2,096 per month (€23 per m²).

Is Rotterdam a nice place to live?

Residents give Rotterdam a 7.3 out of 10 based on 277 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 8.0; cleanliness lags behind with a 6.5.

What kind of people live in Rotterdam?

Gemeente Rotterdam has 672,960 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Rotterdam?

The housing supply in Rotterdam is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 580 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Rotterdam?

From Rotterdam you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 3.6 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Rotterdam?

Right now you will find 4,741 homes for sale and 1,599 homes for rent in Rotterdam.

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