Living in Schuilenburg-Midden
Schuilenburg-Midden is city living in its most compact form, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (75%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 8,995 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Amersfoort sits at the rail crossroads of the Netherlands, which makes it a favorite for couples commuting in different directions. A well-preserved medieval center is ringed by thoughtfully planned newer districts like Vathorst.
The housing market in Schuilenburg-Midden
At €357,000 average WOZ value, Schuilenburg-Midden ranks 104 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 14% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Schuilenburg-Midden sits in the budget band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €171,000 to €389,000, up 127% — faster than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in 3 homes here is owner-occupied (42% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Schuilenburg-Midden is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (25% of its 1,665 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. 40% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 41% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 4.2 km · library 1.4 km · 2 cinemas 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 2 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 14-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.8 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
97% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Schuilenburg-Midden
Before you bid in Schuilenburg-Midden: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Schuilenburg-Midden a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Schuilenburg-Midden suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €357,000 (14% below the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 1,665 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Schuilenburg-Midden?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Schuilenburg-Midden, Amersfoort is €357,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Schuilenburg-Midden mostly owner-occupied or rental?
31% of homes in Schuilenburg-Midden are owner-occupied and 69% are rentals, of which 42% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Schuilenburg-Midden rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Schuilenburg-Midden rose from €171,000 to €389,000 (+127%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 110% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Schuilenburg-Midden?
97% of homes in Schuilenburg-Midden were built before 2000 and 3% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Schuilenburg-Midden?
The average distance to a train station from Schuilenburg-Midden is 3.5 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Schuilenburg-Midden an expensive part of Amersfoort?
No — average home values are 14% below the Amersfoort median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Schuilenburg-Midden good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.2 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 40% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Schuilenburg-Midden is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071300) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.