Living in Vijfhuizen Omgeving
Vijfhuizen Omgeving is more village than city in feel, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (91%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 60 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Haarlemmermeer (Hoofddorp and the surrounding polder towns) was built for Schiphol commuters — newer stock, wide streets and good highways. Aircraft noise contours differ street by street, so check the noise map for any specific address.
The housing market in Vijfhuizen Omgeving
At €650,000 average WOZ value, Vijfhuizen Omgeving ranks 13 out of 83 Haarlemmermeer neighborhoods on price — 35% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Haarlemmermeer's cheapest buurt averages €112,000 and its priciest €1,054,000, so Vijfhuizen Omgeving sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €357,000 · 2016: €365,000 · 2017: €309,000 · 2018: €361,000 · 2019: €394,000 · 2020: €431,000 · 2021: €495,000 · 2022: €555,000 · 2023: €630,000 · 2024: €627,000 · 2025: €650,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €357,000 to €650,000, up 82% — slower than the city as a whole (+88%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 85% 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, Vijfhuizen Omgeving is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (33% of its 565 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 20%. 48% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 42% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.7 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 20 min walk · GP 13 min · hospital 4.2 km · library 4.6 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 20 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 18-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.5 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 0.9 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.6 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 62% 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 Vijfhuizen Omgeving
Before you bid in Vijfhuizen Omgeving: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, 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, 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. Beyond that, 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 Vijfhuizen Omgeving a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vijfhuizen Omgeving 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 €650,000 (35% pricier than most of Haarlemmermeer) and the neighborhood has 565 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vijfhuizen Omgeving?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vijfhuizen Omgeving, Haarlemmermeer is €650,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vijfhuizen Omgeving mostly owner-occupied or rental?
85% of homes in Vijfhuizen Omgeving are owner-occupied and 15% are rentals.
Are house prices in Vijfhuizen Omgeving rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vijfhuizen Omgeving rose from €357,000 to €650,000 (+82%); Haarlemmermeer as a whole moved up 88% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Vijfhuizen Omgeving?
62% of homes in Vijfhuizen Omgeving were built before 2000 and 38% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vijfhuizen Omgeving?
The average distance to a train station from Vijfhuizen Omgeving is 6.5 km; a large supermarket is 1.7 km away on average.
Is Vijfhuizen Omgeving an expensive part of Haarlemmermeer?
Yes — homes in Vijfhuizen Omgeving cost about 35% more than in most of Haarlemmermeer, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Vijfhuizen Omgeving good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.7 km away and there are 0 daycare locations within a kilometer. 48% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Vijfhuizen Omgeving?
Vijfhuizen Omgeving stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 40% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
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Closest in price — worth a look if Vijfhuizen Omgeving is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03941570) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.