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Neighbourhoods in Stadskanaal

Stadskanaal has 5 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €314.800, ranging from €260.000 in Musselkanaal to €357.000 in Mussel. The average livability score is 3.0 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Musselkanaal

€260.000

Most expensive

Mussel

€357.000

Safest neighbourhood

Onstwedde

3.0/5

Highest livability

Stadskanaal

3.0/5

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Insights

Stadskanaal in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

-0.15vs. NL avg

Labour participation

66%

Benefits

16.6%

Wealth-0.07
Education-0.06
Employment-0.02
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Stadskanaal

  • Owner-occupied61%
  • Social rental30%
  • Private rental9%
Source · CBS 8290015,190 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Stadskanaal

permitted or under construction

Total

187

Under construction

91

Permitted

96

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation8
  • Market66
  • Private14
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a home in Stadskanaal cost?

Average WOZ value

€314,800

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Stadskanaal usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€58,000

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Stadskanaal

Further reading

What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?

The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.

How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?

Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.

Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?

Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat