Boomberg, Hilversum – “Familiar neighbourho...”

Boomberg is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hilversum, in the district Noordwest The neighbourhood has a total area of 93 hectares, of which 91 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04020201. The postcode area is 1211JC-1217TM.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.2. They describe it as 'Familiar neighbourhood' and 'It's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Boomberg has 3.185 residents. Of these, 48,4% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,4%). The other age groups are 28,9% for '45 to 65 years', 17,0% for '25 to 45 years', 12,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,2% is unmarried, 38,9% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 7,2% is widowed. 2.375 residents originate from the Netherlands, 355 come from Europe and 450 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.565 households in Boomberg. 45,4% of these are single-person households, 29,1% households without children and 25,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Boomberg there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €66.400, which is €30.600 (85%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €56.000, which is €26.800 (92%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Boomberg are highly educated. 53,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 28,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 18,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.185 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.070 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (71%), while 29% are self-employed. In Boomberg, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 850 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boomberg there are 1.618 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €686.000. Of these, around 90% are occupied and 10% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boomberg are 1950-1970 (17%) and 1925-1950 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 27 homes for sale in Boomberg. The most recently listed home is Badhuislaan 14 by Makelaardij Floberg Bussum op Funda. Over the past year, 36 homes were sold in Boomberg. On average, a home was sold within 40 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boomberg over the past year was €929.139. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €686.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.220.

Rental homes

There are 6 homes for rent in Boomberg. The most recent home is Van der Lindenlaan 63, offered by DDV Taxaties & Zakelijk Vastgoed B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 48 homes were let in Boomberg. On average, a listing was let within 38 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Boomberg over the past year was €2.245 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €18 per month.

Energy

In Boomberg there are 1.630 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (29%), C (19%) and A (15%). On average, an address in Boomberg uses 3.350 kWh of electricity per year. This is 19% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.600 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 1.280 m³.