FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in De Fryske Marren
A score for people who want things within reach: amenities (shops, restaurants, culture, public transport) count double, plus overall liveability, from the Leefbaarometer.
Number one: Joure, Centrum (77/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Joure, Centrum | 77/100 | 1,850 |
| 2 | Joure, Blaauwhof | 67/100 | 2,335 |
| 3 | Lemmer-Kom | 62/100 | 1,130 |
| 4 | Joure, Skipsleat | 59/100 | 2,265 |
| 5 | Joure, Westermeer | 58/100 | 2,330 |
| 6 | Oudehaske | 55/100 | 1,870 |
| 7 | Joure, Zuiderveld | 51/100 | 2,625 |
| 8 | Lemmer-Frieslandpark | 43/100 | 1,360 |
| 9 | Sint Nicolaasga | 42/100 | 3,360 |
| 10 | Lemmer-Noord | 40/100 | 3,550 |
| 11 | Lemmer-West | 38/100 | 1,350 |
| 12 | Sintjohannesga | 36/100 | 1,225 |
| 13 | Balk | 33/100 | 4,460 |
| 14 | Lemmer-Lemstervaart | 30/100 | 1,840 |
| 15 | Langweer | 30/100 | 1,050 |
| 16 | Oudemirdum | 20/100 | 1,380 |
| 17 | Bakhuizen | 11/100 | 1,035 |
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Sources: Leefbaarometer 3.0 (2024), Politie open data, CBS. Neighbourhood averages from Dutch government open data. Factline is independent and not affiliated with the Dutch government.