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Centrum Almere Stad, Almere

Centrum Almere Stad scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €295.000, with 26% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 11,705 residents, with 51% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-26% vs city · -26% vs NL

Owner-occupied

26%

-58% vs city · -54% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€493.406

+7.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

83%

Median time on market

31 days

Market tension

2.3

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1985-1995

Number of homes

2.690

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,726 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.0
Amenities
3.7
Housing quality
2.6
Physical environment
3.1
Residents
2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 9% vs last year

Theft

98.7 per 1,000

Violence

22.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

14.0 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

11.705

Households

5.795

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 13%25–45: 38%45–65: 23%65+: 12%

Single-person

51%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

5.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station0.9 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.7 km
Hospital1.3 km
Primary school0.6 km
Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Het Baken Almere, interconfessioneel voortgezet onderwijs VWO Havo Vmbo

Secondary · 446m

Waldorf Almere

Secondary · 464m

Shri Laksmi School

Primary · 522m

Satisfactory

Montessorischool Almere Stad

Primary · 916m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon

Primary · 990m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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