Living in Vechtrijk
Vechtrijk is more village than city in feel, and most of its 189 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,950 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Vechtrijk
The average home value (WOZ) in Vechtrijk is €839,000, which puts it at #51 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 66% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Vechtrijk sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €791,000 · 2024: €816,000 · 2025: €839,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €791,000 to €839,000, up 6% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 97% 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, Vechtrijk is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (45% of its 1,095 residents), followed by children under 15 at 33%. 61% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.7 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 24 min walk · GP 17 min · hospital 1.4 km · library 2.3 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 26 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 12-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.6 km away; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
With 89% 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 Vechtrijk
Before you bid in Vechtrijk: 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 Vechtrijk a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vechtrijk suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €839,000 (66% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,095 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vechtrijk?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vechtrijk, Amsterdam is €839,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vechtrijk mostly owner-occupied or rental?
97% of homes in Vechtrijk are owner-occupied and 3% are rentals.
Are house prices in Vechtrijk rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vechtrijk rose from €791,000 to €839,000 (+6%); 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 Vechtrijk?
11% of homes in Vechtrijk were built before 2000 and 89% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vechtrijk?
The average distance to a train station from Vechtrijk is 2.0 km; a large supermarket is 2.7 km away on average.
Is Vechtrijk an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Vechtrijk cost about 66% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Vechtrijk good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 2.2 km away and there are 0 daycare locations within a kilometer. 61% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Vechtrijk?
Vechtrijk is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 9% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Vechtrijk is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363SB04) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.