Utrecht
Utrecht

Province of Utrecht: living, scores & reviews

Province in the Netherlands

7.8
Residents give Utrecht a good ratingThis score is based on 460 responses
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Utrecht has 1,409,144 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 620,062 homes in UtrechtCurrently there are 7,833 for sale and 1,249 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in UtrechtBased on registered homes

Utrecht is the smallest province, yet rich in history with the Dom Tower and De Haar Castle. The province has a total area of 156.004 hectares, of which 148.448 hectares are land and 7.556 hectares are water. The province is coded as PV26. The postcode area is 1391AA-9391TZ.

Residents

Utrecht has 1.409.144 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,5%). The other age groups are 25,3% for '45 to 65 years', 18,4% for '65 years or older', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 52,4% is unmarried, 36,5% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 4,2% is widowed. 1.020.377 residents originate from the Netherlands, 104.924 come from Europe and 283.843 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 645.543 households in Utrecht. 39,8% of these are single-person households, 27,3% households without children and 32,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Utrecht there are 1.119.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.306, which is €4.106 (10%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €37.795, which is €2.895 (8%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Utrecht are highly educated. 42,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 35,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.409.144 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.056.858 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Utrecht, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 232.510 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Utrecht there are 620.062 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €480.407. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 27% owned by housing associations and 15% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Utrecht are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1970-1980 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Utrecht. The most recently listed home is Esdoornlaan 9 by De Koning makelaars (NVM & ERA). No homes were sold in Utrecht over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Utrecht. The most recent home is Leidsestraatweg 68-3, offered by Interhouse makelaars Utrecht op Funda. No homes were let in Utrecht over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Utrecht.

Energy

In Utrecht there are 429.675 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (20%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Utrecht uses 2.524 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 725 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
1,1 km
Hospital
4,3 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
4,0 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
2,2 km

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Municipalities in Utrecht

Map of Utrecht
7.5UtrechtMunicipality
Map of Amersfoort
7.9AmersfoortMunicipality
Map of Veenendaal
8.0VeenendaalMunicipality
Map of Utrechtse Heuvelrug
8.3Utrechtse HeuvelrugMunicipality
Map of Woerden
8.0WoerdenMunicipality
Map of Houten
7.8HoutenMunicipality
Map of Nieuwegein
7.1NieuwegeinMunicipality
Map of IJsselstein
7.9IJsselsteinMunicipality
Map of Soest
8.2SoestMunicipality
Map of Zeist
8.3ZeistMunicipality
Map of Stichtse Vecht
7.1Stichtse VechtMunicipality
Map of De Ronde Venen
7.5De Ronde VenenMunicipality
Map of Woudenberg
8.1WoudenbergMunicipality
Map of Bunnik
7.9BunnikMunicipality
Map of Vijfheerenlanden
8.4VijfheerenlandenMunicipality
Map of Baarn
7.4BaarnMunicipality
Map of Bunschoten
8.0BunschotenMunicipality
Map of Leusden
7.5LeusdenMunicipality
Map of Rhenen
8.0RhenenMunicipality
Map of Wijk bij Duurstede
7.8Wijk bij DuurstedeMunicipality
Map of De Bilt
5.0De BiltMunicipality
Map of Lopik
7.6LopikMunicipality
Map of Oudewater
7.9OudewaterMunicipality
Map of Montfoort
6.7MontfoortMunicipality
Map of Renswoude
8.7RenswoudeMunicipality
Map of Eemnes
6.9EemnesMunicipality
7.8
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Experiences of Utrecht

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9.3
Sander
Family · Semi-detached
Molenland28-09-2026
Gezellig en dichtbij het groen

Watermolen is een super leuke straat met leuke buren

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7.5
Jan
Family · Terraced house
Sterrenwijk23-09-2026
Rustige buurt

Rustige woonwijk en op loopafstand van de stad. Buurt bestaat uit van alles (gezinnen, stellen en alleenstaanden, af en toe een student of een expat). Dat gaat allemaal goed samen en brengt wel een gezellige sfeer. Parkeerplekken zijn er iets te weinig van maar dat lossen ze hier gewoon op door de stoep te gebruiken. Als niemand er last van heeft vinden ze het hier allemaal wel prima. Mooi wijkie.

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9.6
Bewoner
Family · Overig
Stadstuin16-09-2026
Rustig, schoon, goed bereikbaar , veilig.

Fijne buurt met veel doorstromers. Veilige en stille buurt. Bereikbaarheid is goed met voldoende uitvalswegen alle richtingen op en winkels en voorzieningen als huisarts, tandarts, scholen zijn dichtbij. Centrum is een goed kwartier fietsen en station is bereikbaar met OV én auto ( 10-15 min).

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6.5
Robin
Living together · Apartment
Stadhuisplein12-08-2026
Binnenstad blijft de binnenstad

Prima buurt, weinig last van anderen, maar de binnenstad blijft de binnenstad. Op dit moment is er een hogeschool in de buurt, maar verder geen basisscholen in de binnenstad.

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7.2
Joost Popkema
Student · Herenhuis
Rustige, schone omgevinig

De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.

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8.1
Maaike
Living together · Terraced house
Parkwijk-Zuid25-07-2026
Alle voorzieningen dichtbij

Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.

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9.3
K.B.
Family · Overig
Parkwijk-Zuid25-07-2026
Fijne rustige buurt met veel groen met winkels, scholen en overige voorzieningen op korte afstand

Heerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.

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7.4
Suus
Living alone · Terraced house
Tevreden en dankbaar

Ydylische groene authentieke buurt. Gemêleerde mensen dat maakt de buurt bijzonder. Vriendelijk nieuwsgierig maar vooral mooie mensen.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
257,055Single-person households
176,481Households without children
212,007Households 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
€37,795 P.A.average per resident8% above the national average
€46,306 P.A.average per income recipient10% above the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Utrecht
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Utrecht

Sale price · Q4 2026
€601.075
averagestabiel
€525.000
median▲ 5,0%
816 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€5.438
averagestabiel
€5.244
median▲ 2,1%
+12% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€1.836
average▼ 5,3%
€1.681
median▼ 6,6%
252 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€21,6
average▼ 5,9%
€21,1
median▼ 1,4%
-14% 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
43 days ▼ 14,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
31,554
sales in the past year
120 m²
average living area
+12%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▼ 13,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
6,970
lettings in the past year
97 m²
average living area
-14%
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)
Utrecht
725
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Utrecht
2.524
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Utrecht

What kind of houses make up Utrecht?

The most common type is flats (42%).

What is the average asking price in Utrecht?

Over the past year a home for sale in Utrecht was listed for an average of €592,323 (€5,297 per m²). That is 12% above the Dutch national average.

How much does renting cost in Utrecht?

A rental home in Utrecht cost an average of €1,846 per month (€22 per m²). That is 14% below the national average.

How does Utrecht score on liveability?

Residents give Utrecht a 7.8 out of 10 based on 460 reviews. Especially accessibility (8.2) scores well; community (7.4) receives the lowest rating.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Utrecht?

The housing supply in Utrecht is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 725 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Utrecht?

From Utrecht you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 4.0 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Utrecht?

Right now you will find 7,833 homes for sale and 1,249 homes for rent in Utrecht.

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