Amsterdam neighbourhoods

Waterland

A district (wijk) of Amsterdam. In 2024, Waterland recorded 78 crimes per 1,000 residents, 11% below the Amsterdam average (88 per 1,000). The median household income is €64.908 (2024), 54% above the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ property value is €1.016.433 (2025), against €524.416 for Amsterdam as a whole.

Neighbourhood & safety

Official figures for 2025
Median household income (2024)€64.908

High income area

Income equality (2024)63%

High inequality

Owner-occupied (%)77.8%

Mostly owner-occupied

Social housing (%)3.7%

Low social housing

Total social housing (%) (2021)18%
Airbnb per 1,000 homes (2022)56
Social cohesion (1–10)8.1/10
Housing upkeep (1–10) (2021)7.9/10
Crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)78 / 1k

Average crime rate

Property value over time

€1.016.433

Buurt average

Average in 2025 · 116% since 2012

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Average WOZ value for the whole neighbourhood (buurt), not this specific address. Look up the exact home at wozwaardeloket.nl.

Neighbourhoods in Waterland

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterland a safe area?

In 2024, police registered 78 crimes per 1,000 residents in Waterland, compared with 88 per 1,000 for Amsterdam as a whole. Rates per 1,000 residents say more than raw totals, and bike theft weighs differently from burglary, so check the breakdown by type too.

What is the average property value (WOZ) in Waterland?

The average WOZ value in Waterland is €1.016.433 (2025), based on the municipality's valuations. That is up 116% since 2012.

What is the median household income in Waterland?

The median household income in Waterland is €64.908 per year (2024), 54% above the Amsterdam average.

Where is Waterland?

Waterland is a wijk (district) of Amsterdam.

See also

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