Living in Boerejonkerbuurt
Boerejonkerbuurt is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 187 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,323 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 19% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Zaanstad offers Amsterdam-adjacent living at a discount along the Zaan river, with industrial heritage converting into housing and a 12-minute train into Amsterdam Centraal. It has absorbed many buyers priced out of the capital, and prices have followed.
The housing market in Boerejonkerbuurt
At €275,000 average WOZ value, Boerejonkerbuurt ranks 88 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price — 28% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Boerejonkerbuurt sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Ownership is split: 57% owner-occupied against 43% rental, including 32% 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, Boerejonkerbuurt is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 275 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 29%. Households split into 26% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
Getting around
Getting around: households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Boerejonkerbuurt
Before you bid in Boerejonkerbuurt: the price gap with the rest of Zaanstad 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 Boerejonkerbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Boerejonkerbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €275,000 (28% cheaper than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 275 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Boerejonkerbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Boerejonkerbuurt, Zaanstad is €275,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Boerejonkerbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
57% of homes in Boerejonkerbuurt are owner-occupied and 43% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Boerejonkerbuurt an expensive part of Zaanstad?
No — homes here cost about 28% less than in most of Zaanstad, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Boerejonkerbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04791521) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.