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Museumkwartier, Amsterdam

Museumkwartier scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Amsterdam's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €1.153.000, with 42% of homes owner-occupied. Amenities score a 5.0/5, meaning shops, restaurants, and services are excellent. The area has 12,735 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.

4.0

Livability

Above average

Avg. WOZ value

€1.153.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€1.153.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+123% vs city · +190% vs NL

Owner-occupied

42%

+35% vs city · -26% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€630.621

+2.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+4.6%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

71%

Median time on market

36 days

Market tension

3.3

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

7.085

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,518 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average
Safety
2.7
Amenities
5.0
Housing quality
3.4
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.5

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk163.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 10% vs last year

Theft

77.0 per 1,000

Violence

10.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

12.735

Households

6.920

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 11%25–45: 31%45–65: 25%65+: 20%

Single-person

51%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 44 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.7 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor0.5 km
Hospital2.6 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.2 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Oecumenische basisschool Het Museumkwartier

Primary · 241m

Satisfactory

Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs

Primary · 261m

Satisfactory

Hildebrand Van Loonschool

Primary · 429m

Satisfactory

Nicolaas Maes

Primary · 490m

Not rated

Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zuid voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo

Secondary · 506m

Source: DUO 2026

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