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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jace Allen

Living in Amsterdam -the reality

The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $119,800 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for ...

2 replies 13 upvotes living
Jameson S.

Most overrated things about Amsterdam

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Median household income is $50,193, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd s...

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Evelyn Richardson

Co-working spaces in Amsterdam?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 38-year-old accountant and Does this match your experience?

8 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Nora Perez

What to expect moving to Amsterdam?

OK so I'm originally from Atlanta and Household incomes average around $50,193 in Amsterdam. The median home value here is around $119,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $50,193, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $955/month for a decent place. The w...

1 replies 13 upvotes moving
Alexa

Best neighborhoods to rent in Amsterdam?

Random thought, I'm originally from Boston and It's a a small town city with about 18,162 people. Household incomes average around $50,193 in Amsterdam. Median household income is $50,193, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -so...

9 replies 7 upvotes housing
Alexa

Pros and cons of Amsterdam after 3 years

Random thought, Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 18,162, Amsterdam is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not...

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Leonardo Thomas

Worst things about Amsterdam nobody talks about

Just moved here 1 months ago and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Tra...

1 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Alexa

Couple moving to Amsterdam from out of state

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $955 for rent here. With a population of 18,162, Amsterdam is a small town. Median household income is $50,193, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $955/month for a d...

3 replies 6 upvotes moving
Genesis Patel

Considering Amsterdam vs Los Angeles -help me decide

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $955/month for a decent place. With a population of 18,162, Amsterdam is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where ...

1 replies 9 upvotes moving
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