Living in Gein 3
Gein 3 is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 1,261 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 5,036 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Gein 3
The average home value (WOZ) in Gein 3 is €431,000, which puts it at #303 of 424 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 15% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so Gein 3 sits in the middle 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 rose from €431,000 to €441,000, up 2% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 96% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Gein 3 is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 3,195 residents), followed by over-65s at 24%. Households split into 31% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (26% high-income, 21% low-income households); average income per resident is €34,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.2 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 3.7 km · library 2.7 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.6 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 9-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.5 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
100% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Gein 3
Before you bid in Gein 3: much of Amsterdam sits on soft soil, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, the price gap with the rest of Amsterdam 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 Gein 3 a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Gein 3 suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €431,000 (15% below the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 3,195 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Gein 3?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Gein 3, Amsterdam is €431,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Gein 3 mostly owner-occupied or rental?
96% of homes in Gein 3 are owner-occupied and 4% are rentals.
Are house prices in Gein 3 rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Gein 3 rose from €431,000 to €441,000 (+2%); 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 Gein 3?
100% of homes in Gein 3 were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Gein 3?
The average distance to a train station from Gein 3 is 3.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.2 km away on average.
Is Gein 3 an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — average home values are 15% below the Amsterdam median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Gein 3 good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 36% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Gein 3 is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363TM03) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.