Stein
LimburgStein

Municipality of Stein

Municipality in Limburg

Stein has 24,744 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 11,823 homes in SteinCurrently there are 112 for sale and 6 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in SteinBased on registered homes

Stein is located in the province of Limburg The municipality has a total area of 2.280 hectares, of which 2.092 hectares are land and 188 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0971. The postcode area is 6129AA-6181PL.

Residents

Stein has 24.744 residents. Of these, 49,4% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,1%). The other age groups are 28,9% for '45 to 65 years', 20,5% for '25 to 45 years', 11,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,9% is unmarried, 45,8% is married, 8,1% is divorced and 7,3% is widowed. 20.816 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.248 come from Europe and 1.680 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 11.607 households in Stein. 32,4% of these are single-person households, 36,9% households without children and 30,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Stein there are 21.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €34.800, which is €1.000 (3%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.800, which is €600 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Stein are educated to an intermediate level. 43,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 24.744 residents, around 61% are in paid employment, which amounts to 15.094 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Stein, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 6.450 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Stein there are 11.823 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €288.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Stein are 1950-1970 (35%) and 1970-1980 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Stein. The most recently listed home is Mauritsweg 36 by Ovida makelaars. No homes were sold in Stein over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Stein. The most recent home is Business Park Stein 161, offered by Spauwen | Werrij. No homes were let in Stein over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Stein.

Energy

In Stein there are 11.808 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (20%), D (19%) and A (15%). On average, an address in Stein uses 2.900 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.160 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
1,5 km
Hospital
7,8 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
3,5 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
2,6 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
3,766Single-person households
4,278Households without children
3,563Households 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
€29,800 P.A.average per resident3% below the national average
€34,800 P.A.average per income recipient7% 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
Stein
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€385.362
average▲ 4,8%
€369.000
median▲ 11,0%
58 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.782
average▲ 1,1%
€2.664
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Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
68 days ▲ 167,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
258
sales in the past year
143 m²
average living area
€139.000
lowest sale price 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)
Stein
1.160
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Stein
2.900
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Stein

Which type of home is most common in Stein?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Stein?

Over the past year a home for sale in Stein was listed for an average of €375,477 (€2,732 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 5%.

What is within walking distance in Stein?

From Stein you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 3.5 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Stein?

Right now you will find 112 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Stein.

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