Rotterdam
Zuid-HollandRotterdam

Municipality of Rotterdam

Municipality in Zuid-Holland

7.3
Residents give Rotterdam a good ratingThis score is based on 273 responses
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Rotterdam has 670,610 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 321,282 homes in RotterdamCurrently there are 5,272 for sale and 2,070 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 670.610 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (31,6%). The other age groups are 23,8% for '45 to 65 years', 15,7% for '65 years or older', 15,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 59,4% is unmarried, 27,6% is married, 9,3% is divorced and 3,7% is widowed. 291.899 residents originate from the Netherlands, 85.777 come from Europe and 292.934 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 341.460 households in Rotterdam. 49,5% of these are single-person households, 22,2% households without children and 28,3% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.

In Rotterdam there are 516.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.900, which is €100 (0%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.100, which is €100 (0%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Rotterdam are educated to an intermediate level. 37,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 30,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 670.610 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 402.366 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Rotterdam, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 92.550 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Rotterdam there are 321.282 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €320.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 66% rental homes and 34% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 34% privately owned, 44% 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 Nachtegaalstraat 16C by Woonvisie NVM Makelaars op Pararius. 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 Aelbrechtskade 122A01, offered by Tweelwonen Rotterdam op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were let in Rotterdam over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Rotterdam.

Energy

In Rotterdam there are 344.559 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (24%), A (22%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Rotterdam uses 2.240 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 690 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 46% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
2,6 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
3,7 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,2 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
7.6Hillegersberg-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
Residents give Rotterdam a good rating
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Experiences of Rotterdam

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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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5.1
Mw Sharrington
Living alone · Apartment
Zuidplein18-02-2026
Zuidplein home

The facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.

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7.8
Esther Lutters
Overig · Terraced house
Pernis
18-02-2026
Quiet

It is and remains a village

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6.9
Joris van de Kamp
Student · Apartment
Stadsdriehoek17-02-2026
Ideal location

Lived there during my student days

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
169,096Single-person households
75,779Households without children
96,585Households 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
€29,100 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€35,900 P.A.average per income recipient4% 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
Rotterdam
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€464.321
average▲ 7,5%
€395.000
median▲ 5,3%
1892 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.750
average▲ 1,4%
€4.549
median▲ 1,2%
Rent · Q3 2026
€2.116
averagestabiel
€1.946
median▼ 5,1%
614 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€23,7
average▲ 1,5%
€22,2
median▼ 1,9%

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
71 days ▲ 38,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
6,789
sales in the past year
94 m²
average living area
€100.601
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days
average time listed · vs. last year
2,932
lettings in the past year
96 m²
average living area
€300
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)
Rotterdam
690
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Rotterdam
2.240
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Rotterdam

Which type of home is most common in Rotterdam?

The most common type is flats (75%).

How expensive are houses in Rotterdam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Rotterdam was listed for an average of €433,884 (€4,702 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 8%.

What is the rent in Rotterdam?

A rental home in Rotterdam cost an average of €2,064 per month (€23 per m²).

Is Rotterdam a nice place to live?

Residents give Rotterdam a 7.3 out of 10 based on 273 reviews. Accessibility stands out with a 8.0; cleanliness lags behind with a 6.6.

What kind of people live in Rotterdam?

Gemeente Rotterdam has 670,610 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (32%). Notably, 50% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Rotterdam?

The housing supply in Rotterdam is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 690 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 3.7 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 5,272 homes for sale and 2,070 homes for rent in Rotterdam. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 70 days — relatively long for the current market.

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