Living in Oldambt
Oldambt is a large municipality in Groningen, Netherlands, home to 39,405 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #12 of 357), rural value seekers (top 8%, #28 of 360), people who want to live by the sea (top 11%, #15 of 141).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Oldambt
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- The North Sea is 13 km away.
- The border with Germany is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 32 min and sets around 16:16; in late June it sets around 22:03.
How Oldambt ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Netherlands. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Netherlands | In Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #98 of 358 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #151 of 357 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #50 of 357 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #61 of 355 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #125 of 357 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #227 of 357 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #194 of 357 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 24 | #338 of 347 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Young professional | 26 | #338 of 344 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| DINKS | 21 | #328 of 333 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #111 of 355 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 44 | #344 of 345 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #75 of 357 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #59 of 357 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #315 of 336 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 35 | #337 of 355 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #218 of 357 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #42 of 360 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #43 of 359 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 67 | #28 of 360 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #308 of 359 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #262 of 360 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #12 of 357 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #15 of 141 | #3 of 13 | Map |
| Business owner | 35 | #347 of 357 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 33 | #294 of 347 | #7 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pekela 7 km
- Veendam 12 km
- Midden-Groningen 17 km
- Stadskanaal 19 km
- Delfzijl 21 km
- Appingedam 21 km
- Westerwolde 23 km
- Eemsdelta 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.