Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Waterland

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: Monnickendam (56/100).

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#	Neighbourhood	Expat score	Residents
1	Monnickendam	56/100	2,030
2	Broek in Waterland	45/100	2,715
3	Ringshemmen	42/100	1,610
4	Markgouw	40/100	2,410
5	Ilpendam	38/100	1,735
6	Havenbuurt en Kerkbuurt	23/100	1,610

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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.