Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Hilversum

A score for people who want things within reach: amenities (shops, restaurants, culture, public transport) count double, plus overall liveability, from the Leefbaarometer.

Number one: Schilderskwartier (96/100).

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#	Neighbourhood	Expat score	Residents
1	Schilderskwartier	96/100	3,990
2	Raadhuiskwartier	96/100	1,700
3	Boomberg	95/100	3,190
4	Schrijverskwartier	93/100	2,225
5	Bloemenkwartier Noord	92/100	3,025
6	Johannes Geradtswegbuurt	90/100	2,165
7	Villaparken	90/100	1,295
8	't Hoogt van 't Kruis	89/100	1,535
9	Arenaparkkwartier	88/100	1,060
10	Astronomische Buurt	85/100	6,385
11	Erfgooiersbuurt	84/100	1,615
12	Staatsliedenkwartier	83/100	3,505
13	Bloemenkwartier Zuid	82/100	4,605
14	Langgewenstbuurt	81/100	1,720
15	Sint Vitusbuurt	80/100	1,675
16	Het Rode Dorp	80/100	1,495
17	Centrum	79/100	3,880
18	Havenstraatbuurt	78/100	3,050
19	Geuzenbuurt	76/100	2,625
20	Anna's Hoeve	74/100	1,310
21	Hilversumse Meent	72/100	4,180
22	Kleine Driftbuurt	70/100	4,265
23	Zeeheldenkwartier	69/100	4,290
24	Electrobuurt	68/100	2,610
25	Liebergen	67/100	5,145
26	Zeverijn	67/100	1,690
27	Noord	66/100	7,575
28	Van Riebeeckkwartier	65/100	3,625
29	Kerkelanden	56/100	6,025

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Sources: Leefbaarometer 3.0 (2024), Politie open data, CBS. Neighbourhood averages from Dutch government open data. Factline is independent and not affiliated with the Dutch government.