Living in Havenbuurt
Havenbuurt is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (94%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 3,841 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 23% 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 Havenbuurt
At €373,000 average WOZ value, Havenbuurt ranks 50 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Havenbuurt sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 59% owner-occupied against 41% rental, including 28% 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, Havenbuurt is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 785 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 28%. Households split into 36% singles and 35% 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 Havenbuurt
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 Havenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Havenbuurt has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €373,000 and the neighborhood has 785 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Havenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Havenbuurt, Zaanstad is €373,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Havenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
59% of homes in Havenbuurt are owner-occupied and 41% are rentals, of which 28% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Havenbuurt an expensive part of Zaanstad?
Prices sit close to what most of Zaanstad costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Havenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04792111) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.