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The Amsterdam housing market explained in 9 graphics

The Amsterdam housing market explained in 9 graphics

The Amsterdam housing market has seen average home prices more than double since 2015, rising from €292,000 to over €600,000. High demand has resulted in over 80% of properties being sold above the asking price, with the city center remaining the most expensive district while outlying areas like North and Zuidoost are relatively more affordable.

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