Prosperity
Socio-economic status
Total score
+0.71vs. NL avg
Labour participation
87%
Benefits
4.4%
Amersfoort has 32 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €476.935, ranging from €265.000 in De Hoef to €922.000 in De Berg-Noord. The average livability score is 3.2 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.
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Prosperity
Total score
+0.71vs. NL avg
Labour participation
87%
Benefits
4.4%
Levies
per inhabitant, annual
Tenure
Pipeline
permitted or under construction
Total
1,898
Under construction
1,109
Permitted
789
Permits — last 8 quarters
2026Q1By client
The best neighbourhoods in Amersfoort
32 neighbourhoods ranked on livability, property value, safety, noise and distance to a station or school — with the figure behind each place.
Average WOZ value
€476,935
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Amersfoort usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€82,500
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.