Farmsum, Eemsdelta

Farmsum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €232.000, with 66% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,660 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€232.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€232.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-7% vs city · -42% vs NL

Owner-occupied

66%

+18% vs city · +16% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€319.269

+9.4% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.4%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

75%

Median time on market

33 days

Market tension

3.3

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

1.868

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,671 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

155

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

2.4

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 24% vs last year

Theft

7.0 per 1,000

Violence

3.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.660

Households

3.415

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 9%25–45: 22%45–65: 26%65+: 31%

Single-person

45%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 43 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station1.3 km

Supermarket0.8 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital1.2 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.9 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Farmsumerborg	Primary	545m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Het Baken - school met de Bijbel	Primary	766m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Ravelijn	Primary	883m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Onze Lieve Vrouwe Sterre der Zee	Primary	913m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Optimist	Primary	921m	Satisfactory