Living in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord
Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (62%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,672 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Muziekwijk Z.-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is €339,000, which puts it at #118 of 165 neighborhoods in Almere — 10% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Muziekwijk Z.-Noord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €265,000 · 2023: €321,000 · 2024: €321,000 · 2025: €339,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €265,000 to €339,000, up 28% — 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: 45% owner-occupied against 55% rental, including 52% 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, Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (26% of its 1,800 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. Households split into 47% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 53% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 2.4 km · library 2.1 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 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 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 8 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.1 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord
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 Muziekwijk Z.-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Muziekwijk Z.-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €339,000 (10% cheaper than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 1,800 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord, Almere is €339,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Muziekwijk Z.-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
45% of homes in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord are owner-occupied and 55% are rentals, of which 52% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord rose from €265,000 to €339,000 (+28%); 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 Muziekwijk Z.-Noord?
100% of homes in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Muziekwijk Z.-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is 0.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Muziekwijk Z.-Noord an expensive part of Almere?
No — homes here cost about 10% less than in most of Almere, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Muziekwijk Z.-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 36% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord?
Muziekwijk Z.-Noord 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.
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Closest in price — worth a look if Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00342901) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.