Analysis Report
Almere Stad
Almere, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
15/100
Transit
0/10
Safety
1/10
Green
5/10
Summary
"Poor balanced lifestyle choice"
Almere Stad is not ideal for a balanced lifestyle, primarily due to high crime rates in the Overig Almere Hout West neighbourhood. Limited access to food and grocery options is another concern. The area's moderate green spaces are a partial consolation.
Places and amenities
Income and housing
Crime and safety
Noise and environment
Overall fit
Almere Stad
Almere, Netherlands
Almere Stad is not ideal for a balanced lifestyle, primarily due to high crime rates in the Overig Almere Hout West neighbourhood. Limited access to food and grocery options is another concern. The area's moderate green spaces are a partial consolation.
Strongest visible upside
Available housing signals suggest this area is more workable on budget than clearly premium-priced.
Main trade-off to check
Mobility is weaker here, so day-to-day travel may depend more on cycling or a car.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 4/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Overig Almere Hout
Municipality
Almere
Safety
High crime
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Rural
Nearby districts for comparison
Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from municipality averages
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
The everyday upside is affordability. The first section to check more closely is daily convenience.
Transport convenience looks limited here, with only 0 nearby stops close by, so cycling or a car may matter more.
The official safety read is high crime, making safety one of the clearer trade-offs in this location.
There is some outdoor relief here, with 2 parks nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as quiet.
Daily convenience looks thinner here, with only 0 grocery options and 0 food spots nearby.
Housing looks more middle-band here, with average home values around EUR 401,110.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
The housing picture looks relatively workable, so the real question is what you gain or give up in return. The biggest thing to judge below is whether this trade-off feels worth it in practice.
Price level
Mid-range
EUR 401,110
Budget fit
Mid budget fit
EUR 38,200
Housing mix
Owner-led
Owner 62.03% · Rental 37.9%
Housing reliability: High · 4/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
For budget planning, the clearest message is that the housing picture sits closer to a workable middle band than to either extreme. Price-wise, it stays closer to the local middle band than to either extreme. The housing mix leans more established and owner-led. This uses Almere municipality housing averages, so it is less precise than a district-level read. Recent municipality sale prices also point to an average purchase level around EUR 493,406. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel.
Median household income: EUR 38,200 · Almere · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context municipality-level
Average purchase price: EUR 493,406 · Almere · CBS average purchase price 2025
Practical specifics
School fit
Limited
2/10
Decision read
If schools are a priority, this is one of the first sections to pressure-test because the local coverage looks thinner than stronger alternatives.
School locations nearby
0
Unique institutions
0
School access looks limited, so family convenience may be weaker here.
Strengths
- Available housing signals suggest this area is more workable on budget than clearly premium-priced.
- The local environment looks calmer than the noisier alternatives, which helps if everyday comfort matters.
Weaknesses
- Mobility is weaker here, so day-to-day travel may depend more on cycling or a car.
- Daily convenience is limited, so errands and food options look thinner than in stronger nearby areas.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
18
Young Professional
7
Nightlife
3
Active & Outdoors
24
Quiet & Remote
24
Student
7
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Affordability
Households comparing budget pressure and housing mix across areas. housing looks more middle-band here, with average home values around EUR 401,110.
Green & calm
Remote workers, families, and anyone wanting a calmer living environment. there is some outdoor relief here, with 2 parks nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as quiet.
Watch-outs before deciding
Mobility
This is one of the sections to pressure-test more closely. If commute reliability matters a lot, still check your exact route and timing.
Daily convenience
This is one of the sections to pressure-test more closely. Amenity counts help, but quality and opening hours still vary in real life.
Affordability reading
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