Living in Julianapark
Julianapark is densely built and genuinely urban, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 88% of the stock is flats.
At 7,555 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 Julianapark
The average home value (WOZ) in Julianapark is €586,000, which puts it at #136 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 16% 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 Julianapark sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €565,000 · 2024: €538,000 · 2025: €586,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €565,000 to €586,000, up 4% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 9% of homes are owner-occupied, and 12% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Julianapark is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (61% of its 1,395 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 13%. More than half of all households (61%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (23% high-income, 24% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.1 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 2.3 km · library 2.1 km · 7 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 16 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 10 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; and at 0.3 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
69% 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 Julianapark
Before you bid in Julianapark: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
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 Julianapark a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Julianapark has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €586,000 (16% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,395 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Julianapark?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Julianapark, Amsterdam is €586,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Julianapark mostly owner-occupied or rental?
9% of homes in Julianapark are owner-occupied and 91% are rentals, of which 12% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Julianapark rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Julianapark rose from €565,000 to €586,000 (+4%); 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 Julianapark?
69% of homes in Julianapark were built before 2000 and 31% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Julianapark?
The average distance to a train station from Julianapark is 0.8 km; a large supermarket is 1.1 km away on average.
Is Julianapark an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Julianapark cost about 16% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Julianapark good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.3 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 14% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Julianapark?
Julianapark 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 72% 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 Julianapark is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363MM04) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.