Living in Ommoord
Ommoord is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (36% houses).
At 6,002 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Rotterdam's market is younger and more affordable than Amsterdam's, with modern post-war housing stock and ongoing regeneration pulling buyers south of the river. Prices climbed fast from a low base over the last decade, and the gap between up-and-coming and established neighborhoods is wider here than in most Dutch cities.
The housing market in Ommoord
At €314,000 average WOZ value, Ommoord ranks 43 out of 75 Rotterdam neighborhoods on price — 7% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Rotterdam's cheapest buurt averages €203,000 and its priciest €779,000, so Ommoord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €153,000 · 2016: €154,000 · 2017: €156,000 · 2018: €169,000 · 2019: €186,000 · 2020: €206,000 · 2021: €228,000 · 2022: €255,000 · 2023: €311,000 · 2024: €322,000 · 2025: €314,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €153,000 to €314,000, up 105% — slower than the city as a whole (+144%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 39% owner-occupied against 61% rental, including 51% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Ommoord is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (30% of its 26,105 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. Households split into 47% singles and 29% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 51% of households are among the country's lower earners; average income per resident is €29,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 10 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 4.5 km · library 1.6 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 7 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 95% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Ommoord
Before you bid in Ommoord: with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ommoord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Ommoord has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €314,000 (7% cheaper than most of Rotterdam) and the neighborhood has 26,105 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Ommoord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Ommoord, Rotterdam is €314,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Ommoord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
39% of homes in Ommoord are owner-occupied and 61% are rentals, of which 51% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Ommoord rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Ommoord rose from €153,000 to €314,000 (+105%); Rotterdam as a whole moved up 144% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Ommoord?
95% of homes in Ommoord were built before 2000 and 5% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Ommoord?
The average distance to a train station from Ommoord is 2.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Ommoord an expensive part of Rotterdam?
Prices sit close to what most of Rotterdam costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Ommoord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 29% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Ommoord?
Ommoord is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 17% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Rotterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Ommoord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05991463) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.