Living in De Bongerd
De Bongerd is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 840 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With 10,384 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
Amsterdam is the tightest housing market in the Netherlands: international workers, students and families chase the same limited stock, overbidding is routine in popular price bands, and a large social-housing sector keeps much of the city permanently off the open market. Where a buurt sits relative to the ring road (A10) and a metro or tram line explains a surprising share of its price.
The housing market in De Bongerd
At €687,000 average WOZ value, De Bongerd ranks 80 out of 424 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 36% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so De Bongerd sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €685,000 to €677,000, down 1% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 32% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Bongerd is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (32% of its 2,690 residents), followed by children under 15 at 30%. 63% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 41% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior; average income per resident is €32,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 4 minutes' walk; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 20 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 3.2 km · library 2.5 km · 2 cinemas within 5 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 4 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 an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.9 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.6 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 100% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in De Bongerd
Before you bid in De Bongerd: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 De Bongerd a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Bongerd suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers, buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €687,000 (36% above the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 2,690 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Bongerd?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Bongerd, Amsterdam is €687,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Bongerd mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in De Bongerd are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in De Bongerd rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Bongerd fell from €685,000 to €677,000 (−1%); Amsterdam as a whole moved up 0% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in De Bongerd?
0% of homes in De Bongerd were built before 2000 and 100% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Bongerd?
The average distance to a train station from De Bongerd is 6.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.3 km away on average.
Is De Bongerd an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — average home values in De Bongerd are 36% above the Amsterdam median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Bongerd good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 63% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if De Bongerd is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363NC04) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.