Analysis Report
Jordaan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
81/100
Transit
10/10
Safety
5/10
Green
7/10
Summary
"Generally suitable for families"
The Bloemgrachtbuurt in Jordaan, Amsterdam, is a pleasant area for a balanced lifestyle, thanks to its abundant green spaces and moderate safety, although safety concerns exist with 245 registered crimes. The area caters well to families, with 235 households having children, but housing costs are relatively high with an average home value of EUR 630,000. Partial evidence suggests social housing availability.
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Overall fit
Jordaan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Bloemgrachtbuurt in Jordaan, Amsterdam, is a pleasant area for a balanced lifestyle, thanks to its abundant green spaces and moderate safety, although safety concerns exist with 245 registered crimes. The area caters well to families, with 235 households having children, but housing costs are relatively high with an average home value of EUR 630,000. Partial evidence suggests social housing availability.
Strongest visible upside
Strong mobility with 55 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
Main trade-off to check
The housing picture likely needs a stronger budget than the wider local middle band.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Jordaan
Municipality
Amsterdam
Safety
Moderate
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Very urban
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Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from this neighbourhood
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
The everyday upside is mobility. The first section to check more closely is affordability.
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 55 nearby stops within walking distance.
The official safety read is moderate, so safety is workable here without being a standout strength.
There is some outdoor relief here, with 8 parks nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as moderate.
Daily routines look easy here, with 130 grocery options and 379 food spots nearby.
Housing reads as premium here, with average home values around EUR 630,000.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
This area needs a stronger budget, but part of that is buying better mobility (10/10). This area likely needs a stronger budget, so the trade-off only makes sense if the lifestyle upside matters enough to you.
Price level
Higher-priced
EUR 630,000
Budget fit
Premium budget fit
EUR 33,800
Housing mix
Rental-led
Owner 35% · Rental 64%
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
The headline affordability read is that the housing picture reads as a premium ask against local income. Price-wise, it sits above the local middle band. The housing mix leans more rental-led and flexible. Recent municipality sale prices also point to an average purchase level around EUR 630,621. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel. Multi-family housing is common here, which tends to align more with apartment-led or denser living. Parking provision looks comparatively comfortable for households that rely more on a car.
Median household income: EUR 33,800 · Amsterdam · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context neighbourhood-level
Average purchase price: EUR 630,621 · Amsterdam · CBS average purchase price 2025
Practical specifics
School fit
Excellent
8/10
Decision read
If education access matters, this is one of the stronger practical sections in the report, backed by 5 unique institutions nearby.
School locations nearby
5
Unique institutions
5
School access looks notably strong within the local catchment. There is also some higher-education presence nearby.
Strengths
- Strong mobility with 55 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
- Daily convenience is strong, with 130 grocery options and 379 food spots nearby.
- Green access is a positive here, with 8 nearby parks supporting more outdoor relief.
Weaknesses
- The housing picture likely needs a stronger budget than the wider local middle band.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
69
Young Professional
88
Nightlife
96
Active & Outdoors
78
Quiet & Remote
63
Student
91
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Mobility
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 55 nearby stops within walking distance. People who want easy day-to-day movement and less car dependence.
Daily convenience
Daily convenience is one of the clearer reasons to shortlist this area. daily routines look easy here, with 130 grocery options and 379 food spots nearby. People who value groceries, food, and everyday errands close to home.
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Affordability
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Safety
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