Living in Hogewey-Midden
Hogewey-Midden is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (52% houses).
At 8,732 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 Hogewey-Midden
At €378,000 average WOZ value, Hogewey-Midden ranks 356 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 25% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Hogewey-Midden sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €342,000 · 2024: €364,000 · 2025: €378,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €342,000 to €378,000, up 11% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 43% owner-occupied against 57% rental, including 48% 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, Hogewey-Midden is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (26% of its 1,875 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 44% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 44% 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; there are about 9 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 1.6 km · library 1.4 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 (5 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 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 97% 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 Hogewey-Midden
Before you bid in Hogewey-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. Also, the price gap with the rest of Amsterdam is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Hogewey-Midden a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Hogewey-Midden suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €378,000 (25% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,875 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Hogewey-Midden?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Hogewey-Midden, Amsterdam is €378,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Hogewey-Midden mostly owner-occupied or rental?
43% of homes in Hogewey-Midden are owner-occupied and 57% are rentals, of which 48% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Hogewey-Midden rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Hogewey-Midden rose from €342,000 to €378,000 (+11%); 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 Hogewey-Midden?
97% of homes in Hogewey-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 Hogewey-Midden?
The average distance to a train station from Hogewey-Midden is 1.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Hogewey-Midden an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 25% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Hogewey-Midden good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Hogewey-Midden?
Hogewey-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 75% 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 Hogewey-Midden is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363SC03) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.