Amstelveen: The Richest Municipality in the Netherlands

Amstelveen (population ~92,000) consistently ranks as the wealthiest municipality in the Netherlands by average income, household wealth, and property values.

Why Amstelveen?

• Corporate Headquarters: KPN, Philips (historical), Big 4 firms, multinationals' Dutch HQs.
• Schiphol Proximity: Bordering Amsterdam Airport — logistics, aviation, hospitality executives.
• Residential Appeal: Amsterdamse Bos (huge park), excellent schools (incl. international), high-end housing (Bovenkerk, Stadshart, Groenelaan).
• Tax Base: High commercial property values; low municipal debt.
• Demographics: Highly educated, expat-heavy, dual-income households.

Metrics (CBS / Kadaster Data)

• Average disposable income/household: ~€55,000–€60,000 (national avg ~€38,000).
• Average home value: ~€650,000–€750,000 (national avg ~€400,000).
• Low unemployment, high labor participation.

Other Wealthy Contenders

• Bloemendaal (coastal dunes, old money).
• Wassenaar (embassy district, royal residents).
• Blaricum / Laren (Gooi region, media/celebrity).
• Amsterdam (Centrum/Zuid) — high but skewed by students/renters.

Amstelveen combines corporate gravity, green space, and exclusive housing to top the wealth rankings year after year.