Museumkwartier
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Museumkwartier, Amsterdam

District in Amsterdam

8.2
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Museumkwartier has 12,565 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 7,116 homes in MuseumkwartierCurrently there are 165 for sale and 94 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 12.565 residents. Of these, 48,4% are men and 51,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,2%). The other age groups are 25,6% for '45 to 65 years', 20,3% for '65 years or older', 12,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 57,4% is unmarried, 33,1% is married, 6,2% is divorced and 3,3% is widowed. 6.510 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.930 come from Europe and 3.130 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 6.870 households in Museumkwartier. 51,3% of these are single-person households, 26,5% households without children and 22,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Museumkwartier there are 10.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €98.700, which is €56.500 (134%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €79.800, which is €44.900 (129%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Museumkwartier are highly educated. 73,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 19,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 7,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 12.565 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.172 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (69%), while 31% 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 7.116 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €1.153.000. Of these, around 87% are occupied and 13% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 58% rental homes and 42% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 42% privately owned, 4% owned by housing associations and 54% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Museumkwartier are 1900-1925 (66%) and 1700-1900 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Museumkwartier. The most recently listed home is Jan Luijkenstraat 66H by Broersma Wonen 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 Hondecoeterstraat 18-1, offered by Koops Makelaardij Amsterdam op Funda. No homes were let in Museumkwartier over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Museumkwartier.

Energy

In Museumkwartier there are 6.010 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (26%), A (20%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Museumkwartier uses 2.450 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.020 m³ per year, is 28% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
2,2 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,6 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
Map of Concertgebouwbuurt
ConcertgebouwbuurtNeighbourhood
Map of Duivelseiland
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
3,525Single-person households
1,820Households without children
1,525Households 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
€79,800 P.A.average per resident129% above the national average
€98,700 P.A.average per income recipient134% above the national average
69%of the employed are in paid employment
31%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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

Housing market in Museumkwartier

Sale price · Q4 2026
€1.579.143
average▲ 1,0%
€1.362.500
median▲ 5,2%
84 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€13.368
average▲ 10,2%
€11.963
median▲ 8,1%
+204% vs. national average
Rent · Q4 2026
€3.615
average▼ 6,9%
€3.000
median▼ 14,3%
66 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€42,1
averagestabiel
€37,4
median▼ 12,3%
+77% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▲ 35,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
613
sales in the past year
133 m²
average living area
+204%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days ▲ 12,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
921
lettings in the past year
99 m²
average living area
+77%
more expensive than the national average

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
1.020
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Museumkwartier
2.450
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Museumkwartier

What kind of homes are there in Museumkwartier?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 96% 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 €1,607,622 (€12,481 per m²). That is 204% above the Dutch national average.

What do you pay for a rental home in Museumkwartier?

A rental home in Museumkwartier cost an average of €3,816 per month (€41 per m²). That is 77% above the national average.

Who lives in Museumkwartier?

Wijk Museumkwartier has 12,565 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (30%). 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: 58% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,020 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Museumkwartier?

From Museumkwartier you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 2.2 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Museumkwartier?

Right now you will find 165 homes for sale and 94 homes for rent in Museumkwartier.

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