Living in Kornwierde en Leemwierde
Kornwierde en Leemwierde is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (64%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,349 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. Water makes up 15% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Almere is the Netherlands' youngest city — planned, spacious and car-friendly, with newer housing stock than almost anywhere else in the country. Many residents commute: Amsterdam is around 25 minutes by train, which is exactly the trade many buyers here have chosen.
The housing market in Kornwierde en Leemwierde
At €298,000 average WOZ value, Kornwierde en Leemwierde ranks 146 out of 165 Almere neighborhoods on price — 21% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Kornwierde en Leemwierde sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €231,000 · 2023: €261,000 · 2024: €267,000 · 2025: €298,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €231,000 to €298,000, up 29% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 30% of homes are owner-occupied, and 69% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Kornwierde en Leemwierde is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (24% of its 1,055 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. Households split into 43% singles and 37% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 55% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 20 min · hospital 5.6 km · library 1.6 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 6 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 5.1 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 94% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Kornwierde en Leemwierde
Before you bid in Kornwierde en Leemwierde: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Almere is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kornwierde en Leemwierde a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kornwierde en Leemwierde suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €298,000 (21% cheaper than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 1,055 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kornwierde en Leemwierde?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kornwierde en Leemwierde, Almere is €298,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kornwierde en Leemwierde mostly owner-occupied or rental?
30% of homes in Kornwierde en Leemwierde are owner-occupied and 70% are rentals, of which 69% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kornwierde en Leemwierde rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kornwierde en Leemwierde rose from €231,000 to €298,000 (+29%); Almere as a whole moved up 28% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Kornwierde en Leemwierde?
94% of homes in Kornwierde en Leemwierde were built before 2000 and 6% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kornwierde en Leemwierde?
The average distance to a train station from Kornwierde en Leemwierde is 5.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Kornwierde en Leemwierde an expensive part of Almere?
No — homes here cost about 21% less than in most of Almere, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Kornwierde en Leemwierde good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 37% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Kornwierde en Leemwierde?
Kornwierde en Leemwierde is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Zeekleigebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Almere
Closest in price — worth a look if Kornwierde en Leemwierde is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00340801) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.