Museumkwartier
Noord-HollandAmsterdamMuseumkwartier

Museumkwartier, Amsterdam

District in Amsterdam

8.2
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Museumkwartier has 12,735 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 7,066 homes in MuseumkwartierCurrently there are 145 for sale and 65 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in MuseumkwartierBased on registered homes

Museumkwartier is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam The district has a total area of 139 hectares, of which 131 hectares are land and 7 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK0363KD. The postcode area is 1071AA-1071ZZ.

Residents

Museumkwartier has 12.735 residents. Of these, 48,7% are men and 51,3% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,7%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '45 to 65 years', 20,0% for '65 years or older', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 57,8% is unmarried, 32,5% is married, 6,3% is divorced and 3,3% is widowed. 6.615 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.985 come from Europe and 3.130 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 6.915 households in Museumkwartier. 50,7% of these are single-person households, 27,2% households without children and 22,1% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Museumkwartier there are 10.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €94.100, which is €58.300 (163%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €76.400, which is €47.200 (162%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Museumkwartier are highly educated. 71,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 20,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 8,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 12.735 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 8.278 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (68%), while 32% are self-employed. In Museumkwartier, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.270 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Museumkwartier there are 7.066 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €1.175.000. Of these, around 87% are occupied and 13% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 60% rental homes and 40% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 40% privately owned, 4% owned by housing associations, 55% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Museumkwartier are 1900-1925 (62%) and 1700-1900 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Museumkwartier. The most recently listed home is Frans van Mierisstraat 18H by Fransen & Kroes Makelaars Amsterdam op Funda. No homes were sold in Museumkwartier over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Museumkwartier. The most recent home is Johannes Vermeerstraat 52-3, offered by www.vva.amsterdam. No homes were let in Museumkwartier over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Museumkwartier.

Energy

In Museumkwartier there are 7.540 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (43%), C (13%) and D (11%). On average, an address in Museumkwartier uses 2.590 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.170 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
2,3 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,6 km
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Neighbourhoods in Museumkwartier

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8.4Cornelis SchuytbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Harmoniehofbuurt
8.0HarmoniehofbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Banpleinbuurt
BanpleinbuurtNeighbourhood
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ConcertgebouwbuurtNeighbourhood
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DuivelseilandNeighbourhood
Map of Hondecoeterbuurt
HondecoeterbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Johannes Vermeerbuurt
Johannes VermeerbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Museumplein
MuseumpleinNeighbourhood
Map of P.C. Hooftbuurt
P.C. HooftbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Vondelpark-Oost
Vondelpark-OostNeighbourhood
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Experiences of Museumkwartier

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8.0
Sonny
Family · Terraced house
Everything in order, sometimes a bit too much.

De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.

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8.4
CS
Family · Overig
Good maintenance with many amenities

It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
3,505Single-person households
1,880Households without children
1,530Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€76,400 P.A.average per resident149% above the national average
€94,100 P.A.average per income recipient152% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Museumkwartier
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Museumkwartier

Sale price · Q3 2026
€1.621.439
average▼ 6,9%
€1.495.000
median▼ 8,8%
57 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€11.663
average▼ 15,5%
€10.659
median▼ 3,3%
Rent · Q3 2026
€3.451
average▼ 9,0%
€3.300
median▼ 5,7%
122 lettings · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for rent · Q3 2026
€40,2
average▲ 2,7%
€38,9
median▲ 2,3%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days ▼ 19,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
216
sales in the past year
142 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days ▲ 223,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
494
lettings in the past year
99 m²
average living area
€450
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Museumkwartier
1.170
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Museumkwartier
2.590
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Museumkwartier

What kind of homes are there in Museumkwartier?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 95% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (92%).

What do you pay for a house in Museumkwartier?

Over the past year a home for sale in Museumkwartier was listed for an average of €1,614,056 (€12,230 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 7%.

What do you pay for a rental home in Museumkwartier?

A rental home in Museumkwartier cost an average of €3,690 per month (€39 per m²).

Who lives in Museumkwartier?

Wijk Museumkwartier has 12,735 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (31%). Notably, 51% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Museumkwartier?

The housing supply in Museumkwartier is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,170 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Museumkwartier?

From Museumkwartier you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.3 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Museumkwartier?

Right now you will find 145 homes for sale and 65 homes for rent in Museumkwartier.

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