Living in Vermeerkwartier-Oost
Vermeerkwartier-Oost is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (54% houses).
At 5,295 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Vermeerkwartier-Oost is €557,000, which puts it at #25 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 35% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Vermeerkwartier-Oost sits in the upper 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 €264,000 to €558,000, up 111% — 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: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 32% 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, Vermeerkwartier-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (26% of its 2,045 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 35% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 12 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 3.7 km · library 1.0 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (6 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 station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.6 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
Since 83% 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost
Before you bid in Vermeerkwartier-Oost: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vermeerkwartier-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €557,000 (35% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 2,045 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vermeerkwartier-Oost, Amersfoort is €557,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Vermeerkwartier-Oost are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Vermeerkwartier-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vermeerkwartier-Oost rose from €264,000 to €558,000 (+111%); 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
83% of homes in Vermeerkwartier-Oost were built before 2000 and 17% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Vermeerkwartier-Oost is 2.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.0 km away on average.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Vermeerkwartier-Oost are 35% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Vermeerkwartier-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071501) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.