Living in Markengouw-Noord
Markengouw-Noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
At 5,658 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 Markengouw-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Markengouw-Noord is €319,000, which puts it at #391 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 37% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Markengouw-Noord 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: €326,000 · 2024: €315,000 · 2025: €319,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €326,000 to €319,000, down 2% — 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: 47% owner-occupied against 53% rental. 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, Markengouw-Noord is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (37% of its 640 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 20%. More than half of all households (58%) 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 lean modest — 47% 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; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 2.7 km · library 1.2 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 (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 nearest train station is 6.9 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 2.0 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
100% 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 Markengouw-Noord
Before you bid in Markengouw-Noord: 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 Markengouw-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Markengouw-Noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children, buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €319,000 (37% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 640 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Markengouw-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Markengouw-Noord, Amsterdam is €319,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Markengouw-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Markengouw-Noord are owner-occupied and 53% are rentals.
Are house prices in Markengouw-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Markengouw-Noord fell from €326,000 to €319,000 (−2%); 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 Markengouw-Noord?
100% of homes in Markengouw-Noord were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Markengouw-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Markengouw-Noord is 6.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Markengouw-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 37% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Markengouw-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 16% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Markengouw-Noord?
Markengouw-Noord 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 39% 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 Markengouw-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363NJ01) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.