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Living in Medemblik

Medemblik had 46,305 residents at the start of 2026 and is a city in the Netherlands. At the end of 2024, the unemployment rate was 3%. Car density was 553.9 vehicles per 1,000 residents at the start of 2025. The city covered 257.6 km² in 2026. Population density was 180 people per km² in 2026.

Lower unemployment than 66% of Dutch cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 78% of Dutch cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of Dutch cities that publish it.

Which Netherlands-wide rules apply when you move to Medemblik?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Medemblik yet. Netherlands has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Housing Stock Total19,100 dwellings31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Rental Share Pct30 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Medemblik?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8

Unemployment across cities in NetherlandsUnemployment in Medemblik is 3.0%. Of 337 cities with data, 146 have unemployment of 3 to under 3.5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Netherlands per band1 city: 2% to under 2.5%12–2.5113 cities: 2.5% to under 3%1132.5–3146 cities: 3% to under 3.5%1463–3.5Medemblik 3.0%51 cities: 3.5% to under 4%513.5–416 cities: 4% to under 4.5%164–4.56 cities: 4.5% to under 5%64.5–54 cities: 5% to under 5.5%45–5.5

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability99.56 %2025 Q1Percentage of households in the Dutch municipality with access to a fixed internet connection of at least 1 Gbps (1000 Mbit/s); availability, not subscribed plan, measured speed or FTTH-only coverage.18Official
Median Income Eur Year33,000 EUR/year31 Dec 2024CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek4Official
Unemployment rate3 %country median 3.1%31 Dec 2024CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Medemblik. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

UWV public employment service — Public employment service

Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV)

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Medemblik. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official
School Count5 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Safety

How safe is Medemblik?

Police recorded 2,410 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,410 offences per 100,000 · CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249
Recorded crime across major citiesMedemblik highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Medemblik highlighted8,970Amsterdam8,200Rotterdam7,990Eindhoven6,970Arnhem6,890's-Gravenhage6,800Utrecht6,280Nijmegen6,160Groningen5,870Breda5,560Tilburg4,280Almere2,410Medemblikrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,410 offences per 100,000country median 3,08031 Dec 2024CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 20249Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was AMS, 56 km away, with 232 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 99.6% in Q1 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport232 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportAMS13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport56 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Medemblik. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Blik op Werk integration-provider quality register — Other

Blik op Werk

For integration-course applicants.

DutchIn Person, Online

DUO choosing an integration course — State Language Course

Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)

For people who must integrate.

DutchIn Person
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Medemblik.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Medemblik?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)13

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Medemblik annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154013.0PM10104010.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in NetherlandsAnnual PM2.5 in Medemblik is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 50 cities with data, 19 have annual PM2.5 of 9 to under 10 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Netherlands per band2 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³26–711 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³117–8Medemblik 7.07 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³78–919 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³199–1010 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³1010–111 city: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³111–12

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)12Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)13Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.83 · Feb 13.15 · Mar 14.62 · Apr 21.29 · May 22.55 · Jun 27.53 · Jul 28.62 · Aug 27.94 · Sep 25.43 · Oct 21.3 · Nov 16.39 · Dec 12.93 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -4.78 · Feb -7.68 · Mar -6.49 · Apr 0.31 · May 4.76 · Jun 8.22 · Jul 12.76 · Aug 12.59 · Sep 8.79 · Oct 4.26 · Nov -0.94 · Dec -4.59 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.52 · Feb 4.1 · Mar 5.57 · Apr 8.75 · May 12.09 · Jun 15.18 · Jul 17.57 · Aug 18.06 · Sep 15.89 · Oct 12.45 · Nov 8.79 · Dec 5.86 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center15Official

Cities of a similar size in Netherlands

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Medemblik?

The published population was 46,305 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Medemblik (GM0420)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Medemblik residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.3%Foreign residents16.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Address Density529 addresses/km²27 Aug 2026CBS2Official
Area257.6 km²10 Jun 2026Wikidata (P2046)21Independent · gemeente
Cars per 1,000 residents553.9 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2025CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.7Official
City area257.6 km²28 Jan 2026Kadaster BRK Bestuurlijke Gebieden, current municipality boundary polygon in EPSG:28992; area is the polygon area converted from m² to km².14Official
Foreign residents7,714 people1 Jan 2025CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.7Official
Population density180 people/km²10 Jun 2026CBS2Official · gemeente
Population46,305 people10 Jun 2026CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Medemblik (GM0420)6Official

International community in Medemblik

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population registered in Dutch municipalities; CBS population on 1 January · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Born in the Netherlands41,33989.3%
Born outside the Netherlands4,96610.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source20

Citizenship

Residents in the Dutch population register; 1 January · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Totaal45,934100.0%
Nederlands42,73293.0%
Totaal niet-Nederlandse nationaliteit3,2027.0%
Europa (exclusief Nederlands)2,6575.8%
Europese Unie (exclusief Nederlands)1,9974.3%
Midden- en Oost-Europese nat. in de EU1,7003.7%
Pools1,3893.0%
Oekraïens5551.2%
Buiten-Europa5341.2%
Azië3970.9%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Azië (exclusief Indonesisch en Turks)2810.6%
Syrisch1400.3%
Roemeens1260.3%
GIPS-Nationaliteiten in de EU1230.3%
Burger van Bondsrepubliek Duitsland1100.2%
Turks1030.2%
Afrika860.2%
Brits720.2%
Afrika (exclusief Marokkaans)690.2%
Bulgaars520.1%
Hongaars500.1%
Amerika460.1%
Spaans460.1%
Amerika en Oceanië (exclusief Surinaams)460.1%
Portugees400.1%
Lets370.1%
Afghaans250.1%
Iers220.0%
Belgisch190.0%
Chinees190.0%
Grieks190.0%
Slowaaks190.0%
Eritrees180.0%
Italiaans180.0%
Pakistaans180.0%
Marokkaans170.0%
Filippijns160.0%
Amerikaans140.0%
Russisch140.0%
Thais140.0%
Zuid-Afrikaans140.0%
Indonesisch130.0%
Iraans130.0%
Frans120.0%
Jemenitisch110.0%
Staatloos / onbekend110.0%
Tsjechisch100.0%
Litouws90.0%
Somalisch90.0%
Kroatisch70.0%
Oceanië50.0%
Braziliaans50.0%
Indiaas50.0%
Iraaks50.0%
Surinaams50.0%
Vietnamees50.0%
Canadees40.0%
Oostenrijks40.0%
Japans30.0%
Zweeds30.0%
Colombiaans20.0%
Egyptisch20.0%
Nigeriaans10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source19

Is Medemblik a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–70%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–52%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–60%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 35–57%
Foreign residents7,714 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population.
Population46,305 people10 Jun 2026Official source · CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Medemblik (GM0420)
Gigabit broadband availability99.56 %2025 Q1Official source · Percentage of households in the Dutch municipality with access to a fixed internet connection of at least 1 Gbps (1000 Mbit/s); availability, not subscribed plan, measured speed or FTTH-only coverage.
Unemployment rate3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — NL PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Avg Download Mbps 2024250 Mbps27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Avg Woz Value K Eur269 kEUR31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Banen Total19,500 jobs31 Dec 2024CBS — Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek5Official
Fttp Nl 5g Availabilitytrue27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Fttp Nl Avg Pct95 %27 Aug 2026ACM1Official
Owner Occupied Share Pct69 pct31 Dec 2020CBS - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek3Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Medemblik under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Medemblik?

The published population was 46,305 people in January 2026. Source: CBS — Population on 1 January 2026, municipality Medemblik (GM0420).

Is the air quality good in Medemblik?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg).

How safe is Medemblik?

Police recorded 2,410 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: CBS StatLine 83648NED — registered crime by municipality, total, 2024.

What is the unemployment rate in Medemblik?

The unemployment rate is 3 % (2024). Source: CBS labour market in figures 2024 — unemployment by municipality.

How many foreign residents live in Medemblik?

7,714 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2025, municipality-grain passenger-car universe (Personenauto's totaal) divided by the same-table municipality population..

Is Medemblik a good place to live?

Medemblik may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Born in the Netherlands live in Medemblik?

The official country of birth distribution records 41,339 people (89.3%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Medemblik, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/nl/medemblik/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Medemblik, Netherlands: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  3. EEA air quality statistics — NL PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Wieringerwerf-Medemblikkerweg) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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