Homebuyers Move Farther Than Ever

Homebuyers are packing their bags and heading farther away than ever before, with average moves now stretching 13.6 kilometers—nearly three more than a decade ago. The pandemic spiked this trend, with some relocating over 16 kilometers, though recent numbers have leveled off slightly. Western regions are hit hardest, where distances jumped from 11 to over 18.5 kilometers in ten years, driven by skyrocketing local prices. Fewer buyers are staying put—down from 64% in 2015 to just over 58% today. Big cities and small towns like Urk and Bunschoten remain local-focused, while places like Culemborg saw 42% of new buyers come from outside. Officials note these out-of-town buyers mostly compete with existing homeowners upgrading, not first-timers trying to enter the market. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff4630df9e203f19