Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Emmen

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: Noordbarge (73/100).

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#	Neighbourhood	Expat score	Residents
1	Noordbarge	73/100	1,115
2	Emmen over 't spoor	66/100	2,020
3	Emmen-omgeving Oude Roswinkelerweg	65/100	1,440
4	Emmen-Centrum	63/100	4,925
5	Emmermeer	41/100	6,000
6	Barger-Oosterveld	38/100	2,990
7	Angelslo	37/100	7,725
8	Rietlanden	36/100	9,005
9	Klazienaveen-Noord	32/100	4,850
10	Parc Sandur	31/100	2,115
11	Bargeres	30/100	8,890
12	Emmerschans	30/100	1,195
13	Emmerhout	29/100	7,050
14	Nieuw-Amsterdam-Centrum	29/100	4,285
15	Klazienaveen-Zuid	28/100	5,940
16	Nieuw-Dordrecht-Centrum	27/100	1,355
17	Schoonebeek	26/100	3,825
18	Erica-Centrum	23/100	3,825
19	Delftlanden	23/100	2,600
20	Veenoord	20/100	2,120
21	Emmer-Erfscheidenveen	20/100	1,780
22	Barger-Compascuum-Centrum	19/100	1,345
23	Weiteveen	18/100	1,450
24	Zwartemeer-Centrum	14/100	2,820
25	Emmer-Compascuum-Centrum	12/100	4,795
26	Eerste Kruisdiep	12/100	1,900

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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.