Living in Gein 4
Gein 4 is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (56% houses).
At 4,687 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 4
At €348,000 average WOZ value, Gein 4 ranks 364 out of 424 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 31% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €58,000 and its most expensive €2,250,000, so Gein 4 sits in the budget 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 €348,000 to €375,000, up 8% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in 4 homes here is owner-occupied (51% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Gein 4 is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (27% of its 3,365 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. Households split into 42% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 45% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €28,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.0 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 3.6 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 8 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 10-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.9 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% 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 Gein 4
Before you bid in Gein 4: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, 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 4 a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Gein 4 suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €348,000 (31% below the Amsterdam median) and the neighborhood has 3,365 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Gein 4?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Gein 4, Amsterdam is €348,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Gein 4 mostly owner-occupied or rental?
25% of homes in Gein 4 are owner-occupied and 75% are rentals, of which 51% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Gein 4 rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Gein 4 rose from €348,000 to €375,000 (+8%); 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 4?
100% of homes in Gein 4 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 4?
The average distance to a train station from Gein 4 is 3.1 km; a large supermarket is 1.0 km away on average.
Is Gein 4 an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — average home values are 31% below the Amsterdam median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Gein 4 good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 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 4 is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU0363TM04) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.