Neighbourhood profile · Almere

Columbuskwartier, Almere

Columbuskwartier scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €445.000, with 61% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 16,150 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€445.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€445.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · +12% vs NL

Owner-occupied

61%

-2% vs city · +7% 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

2005-2015

Number of homes

6.865

Energy labels in the area

Based on 5,299 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

98%

District heating

98%

Solar installations

291

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 14% vs last year

Theft

3.8 per 1,000

Violence

2.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

16.150

Households

6.965

Age distribution

0–15: 24%15–25: 9%25–45: 42%45–65: 18%65+: 6%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

5.2 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

8.3 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 52 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 station2.3 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor1.4 km

Hospital1.7 km

Primary school0.8 km

Daycare0.8 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Droomspiegel	Primary	317m	Satisfactory
Columbusschool	Primary	323m	Satisfactory
IKC De Duinvlinder	Primary	633m	—
Renaissanceschool Almere	Primary	688m	—
Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Meergronden voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo loc. Arte Coll	Secondary	689m	—

De Droomspiegel

Primary · 317m

Satisfactory

Columbusschool

Primary · 323m

Satisfactory

IKC De Duinvlinder

Primary · 633m

—

Renaissanceschool Almere

Primary · 688m

—

Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Meergronden voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo loc. Arte Coll

Secondary · 689m

—

Source: DUO 2026

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