Living in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 89% of the stock is flats.
At 7,804 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Amsterdam is the tightest housing market in the Netherlands: international workers, students and families chase the same limited stock, overbidding is routine in popular price bands, and a large social-housing sector keeps much of the city permanently off the open market. Where a buurt sits relative to the ring road (A10) and a metro or tram line explains a surprising share of its price.
The housing market in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
At €506,000 average WOZ value, Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden ranks 211 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €501,000 · 2024: €495,000 · 2025: €506,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €501,000 to €506,000, up 1% — 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 18% 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, Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (39% of its 3,920 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 21%. Households split into 52% singles and 25% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 39% of households are among the country's lower earners, yet the average income per resident is €42,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 3 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 17 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 4 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 2.4 km · library 1.3 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 6 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 1-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 1.9 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.5 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
99% 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 Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
Before you bid in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional.
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 Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €506,000 and the neighborhood has 3,920 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, Amsterdam is €506,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden mostly owner-occupied or rental?
45% of homes in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden are owner-occupied and 55% are rentals, of which 18% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden rose from €501,000 to €506,000 (+1%); Amsterdam as a whole moved up 0% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden?
99% of homes in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden?
The average distance to a train station from Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is 2.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Prices sit close to what most of Amsterdam costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 25% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden?
Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 91% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363KQ06) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.