Vries is located in the province of Drenthe, in the municipality of Tynaarlo, in the district Vries. The neighbourhood has a total area of 373 hectares, of which 372 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU17300900. The postcode area is 9481AA-9481TR.
Vries has 4.040 residents. Of these, 48,5% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,0%). The other age groups are 28,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,8% for '25 to 45 years', 11,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,6% is unmarried, 43,7% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 8,9% is widowed. 3.645 residents originate from the Netherlands, 130 come from Europe and 260 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.810 households in Vries. 35,4% of these are single-person households, 37,3% households without children and 27,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Vries there are 3.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.400, which is €800 (2%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.600, which is €700 (2%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Vries are educated to an intermediate level. 38,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.040 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.747 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Vries, 39% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.190 people receive this benefit.
In Vries there are 1.865 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €361.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vries are 1970-1980 (25%) and 1980-1990 (18%).
There are currently 26 homes for sale in Vries. The most recently listed home is Volmachten 52 by Lamberink. Over the past year, 51 homes were sold in Vries. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Vries over the past year was €544.196. This is 51% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €361.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.200.
There are 2 homes for rent in Vries. The most recent home is Eiberkampen 9, offered by www.thuiskompas.nl. Over the past year, 9 homes were let in Vries. On average, a listing was let within 22 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Vries over the past year was €1.087 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €20 per month.
In Vries there are 1.259 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (29%), C (22%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Vries uses 2.590 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.050 m³ per year, is 31% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Vries was listed for an average of €544,196 (€3,200 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 21%.
Buurt Vries has 4,040 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (33%).
The housing supply in Vries is remarkably efficient: 72% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,050 m³ per year.
From Vries you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 9.8 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 26 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Vries.
