The most affluent neighbourhoods in Hilversum

The wealthiest neighbourhood in Hilversum is Schrijverskwartier (9.9), with an average property value of € 719,000. They cluster in one corner of Hilversum: 17 of the 25 in the centre. The middle neighbourhood of this top 25 has 1,700 residents. That is 1.7 times the national median for property value. Of the 34 neighbourhoods in Hilversum with a grade for wealth, 16 reach a 7.0 or higher. Hilversum as a whole comes out at a 6.1, against a 6.3 for the middle neighbourhood in the country — one grade for a whole municipality says little about the street you live in.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this list ranked?

On property value — by far the heaviest measure — plus the share of households on a high income and on a low income, benefits, vacancy and the balance between owner-occupied homes and social housing. It describes the neighbourhood and what was measured there, not the people who live in it.

Why is Schrijverskwartier at the top?

Schrijverskwartier scores a 9.9 on this list, with an average property value of € 719,000. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Hilversum that has a grade for this measure.

How often are these figures updated?

The figures come from the CBS neighbourhood statistics for 2025. Both are published once a year; the list is recalculated as soon as a new edition appears.

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