Living in Geneesherenbuurt
Geneesherenbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (51% houses).
At 8,539 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Haarlem is effectively Amsterdam's most beautiful suburb: historic streets, its own city identity, a 15-minute train into Amsterdam — and prices that reflect exactly that combination. Competition for period homes is intense.
The housing market in Geneesherenbuurt
At €335,000 average WOZ value, Geneesherenbuurt ranks 83 out of 96 Haarlem neighborhoods on price — 28% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Haarlem's cheapest buurt averages €246,000 and its most expensive €1,227,000, so Geneesherenbuurt 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 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €151,000 to €370,000, up 145% — faster than the city as a whole (+126%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 47% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 45% 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, Geneesherenbuurt is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (28% of its 2,695 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 41% singles and 37% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 43% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €25,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 1.4 km · library 1.2 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (5 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 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.2 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 98% 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 Geneesherenbuurt
Before you bid in Geneesherenbuurt: much of Haarlem 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 Haarlem 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 Geneesherenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Geneesherenbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €335,000 (28% below the Haarlem median) and the neighborhood has 2,695 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Geneesherenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Geneesherenbuurt, Haarlem is €335,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Geneesherenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Geneesherenbuurt are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 45% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Geneesherenbuurt rising?
Between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Geneesherenbuurt rose from €151,000 to €370,000 (+145%); Haarlem as a whole moved up 126% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Geneesherenbuurt?
98% of homes in Geneesherenbuurt were built before 2000 and 2% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Geneesherenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Geneesherenbuurt is 4.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Geneesherenbuurt an expensive part of Haarlem?
No — average home values are 28% below the Haarlem median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Geneesherenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 37% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Haarlem
Closest in price — worth a look if Geneesherenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03921906) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.