Living in Centrum Stad Zuidwest
Centrum Stad Zuidwest is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
With 13,013 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit. Water makes up 40% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Almere is the Netherlands' youngest city — planned, spacious and car-friendly, with newer housing stock than almost anywhere else in the country. Many residents commute: Amsterdam is around 25 minutes by train, which is exactly the trade many buyers here have chosen.
The housing market in Centrum Stad Zuidwest
The average home value (WOZ) in Centrum Stad Zuidwest is €353,000, which puts it at #106 of 165 neighborhoods in Almere — 6% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Centrum Stad Zuidwest sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €280,000 · 2023: €318,000 · 2024: €336,000 · 2025: €353,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €280,000 to €353,000, up 26% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 53% owner-occupied against 47% rental, including 15% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Centrum Stad Zuidwest is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (43% of its 1,155 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 22%. Households split into 54% singles and 19% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 41% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 6 large supermarkets within a kilometer; with roughly 54 cafés and restaurants within a kilometer, you will never cook out of necessity.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 0.9 km · library 0.7 km · 1 cinema within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 13 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.4 km away; and at 0.6 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Before you bid in Centrum Stad Zuidwest
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centrum Stad Zuidwest a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Centrum Stad Zuidwest suits first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €353,000 (6% cheaper than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 1,155 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Centrum Stad Zuidwest?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Centrum Stad Zuidwest, Almere is €353,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Centrum Stad Zuidwest mostly owner-occupied or rental?
53% of homes in Centrum Stad Zuidwest are owner-occupied and 47% are rentals, of which 15% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Centrum Stad Zuidwest rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Centrum Stad Zuidwest rose from €280,000 to €353,000 (+26%); Almere as a whole moved up 28% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Centrum Stad Zuidwest?
59% of homes in Centrum Stad Zuidwest were built before 2000 and 41% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Centrum Stad Zuidwest?
The average distance to a train station from Centrum Stad Zuidwest is 1.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.3 km away on average.
Is Centrum Stad Zuidwest an expensive part of Almere?
Prices sit close to what most of Almere costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Centrum Stad Zuidwest good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 19% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Centrum Stad Zuidwest?
Centrum Stad Zuidwest is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Zeekleigebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Almere
Closest in price — worth a look if Centrum Stad Zuidwest is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00341704) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.