Living in Durgerdam
Durgerdam is quiet and low-density, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (89%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 193 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Durgerdam
The average home value (WOZ) in Durgerdam is €1,062,000, which puts it at #19 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 110% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Durgerdam sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €962,000 · 2024: €975,000 · 2025: €1,062,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €962,000 to €1,062,000, up 10% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 86% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Durgerdam is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (37% of its 490 residents), followed by over-65s at 20%. Households split into 28% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 42% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.2 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 50 min walk · GP 32 min · hospital 7.3 km · library 4.3 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 30 minutes on foot; daycare is 2.6 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 18-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.6 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.8 km away; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
82% 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 Durgerdam
Before you bid in Durgerdam: the soil here is Laagveengebied, 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. Also, 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.
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 Durgerdam a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Durgerdam suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €1,062,000 (110% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 490 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Durgerdam?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Durgerdam, Amsterdam is €1,062,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Durgerdam mostly owner-occupied or rental?
86% of homes in Durgerdam are owner-occupied and 14% are rentals.
Are house prices in Durgerdam rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Durgerdam rose from €962,000 to €1,062,000 (+10%); 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 Durgerdam?
82% of homes in Durgerdam were built before 2000 and 18% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Durgerdam?
The average distance to a train station from Durgerdam is 6.6 km; a large supermarket is 2.2 km away on average.
Is Durgerdam an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Durgerdam cost about 110% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Durgerdam good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 2.5 km away. 39% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Durgerdam?
Durgerdam stands out for foundation risk, with Laagveengebied as the dominant soil. Around 42% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. 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 Durgerdam is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363NQ10) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.