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Number of establishments
Emmen Over 't Spoor is a compact residential and mixed-use district with approximately 3,450 inhabitants organized into 1,660 households, serving as a vibrant neighborhood hub with notable commercial activity. The area hosts 405 business establishments across 155 properties, creating a diverse economic base centered around public sector, education, and healthcare services, which together account for 130 locations and form the backbone of employment in the district. Zakelijke dienstverlening (business services) represents the second-largest cluster with 90 establishments, followed by trade and hospitality venues with 60 locations and industrial and energy operations with 40 facilities, indicating a balanced economic profile that blends institutional anchors with market-driven commercial enterprise.
For prospective commercial tenants and investors, Emmen Over 't Spoor offers a stable workforce foundation with 1,660 members of the working-age population and a net labor participation rate of 70 percent, ensuring adequate recruitment potential for service-oriented businesses. The district's average household income of 33,700 euros per capita reflects middle-market purchasing power sufficient to support retail and hospitality operations, while the concentration of public institutions and business services points toward particular suitability for office space, professional services, and small-to-medium enterprise accommodation. This profile makes the neighborhood especially attractive for businesses serving the local institutional sector or seeking proximity to an educated, employed workforce, rather than as a destination for large-scale distribution or manufacturing operations.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: September 21, 2026

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