Living in Burgemeestersbuurt
Burgemeestersbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 1,722 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With 11,013 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
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 Burgemeestersbuurt
The average home value (WOZ) in Burgemeestersbuurt is €341,000, which puts it at #67 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 11% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Burgemeestersbuurt sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Ownership is split: 47% owner-occupied against 53% rental, including 46% 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, Burgemeestersbuurt is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (30% of its 3,755 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 40% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Before you bid in Burgemeestersbuurt
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 Burgemeestersbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Burgemeestersbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €341,000 (11% cheaper than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 3,755 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Burgemeestersbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad is €341,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Burgemeestersbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Burgemeestersbuurt are owner-occupied and 53% are rentals, of which 46% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Burgemeestersbuurt an expensive part of Zaanstad?
No — homes here cost about 11% 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 Burgemeestersbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04791131) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.