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Neighbourhoods in Veendam

Veendam has 3 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €265.333, ranging from €222.000 in Veendam-kern to €287.000 in Wildervank. 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

Veendam-kern

€222.000

Most expensive

Wildervank

€287.000

Safest neighbourhood

Wildervank

3.0/5

Highest livability

Wildervank

3.0/5

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Insights

Veendam in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

-0.10vs. NL avg

Labour participation

66%

Benefits

16.1%

Wealth-0.06
Education-0.03
Employment-0.01
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Veendam

  • Owner-occupied65%
  • Social rental24%
  • Private rental11%
Source · CBS 8290013,169 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Veendam

permitted or under construction

Total

150

Under construction

97

Permitted

53

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation4
  • Market4
  • Private11
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM03

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a home in Veendam cost?

Average WOZ value

€265,333

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

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€50,000

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 Veendam

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