Living in Hembrugterrein
Hembrugterrein is more village than city in feel, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (97%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 459 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 17% 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 Hembrugterrein
The average home value (WOZ) in Hembrugterrein is €459,000, which puts it at #23 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 20% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Hembrugterrein sits in the middle of the pack.
With 92% 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, Hembrugterrein is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 230 residents), followed by children under 15 at 26%. 54% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
Getting around
Getting around: households here average 1.4 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Hembrugterrein
Before you bid in Hembrugterrein: 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. Also, 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 Hembrugterrein a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Hembrugterrein 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 €459,000 (20% pricier than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 230 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Hembrugterrein?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Hembrugterrein, Zaanstad is €459,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Hembrugterrein mostly owner-occupied or rental?
92% of homes in Hembrugterrein are owner-occupied and 8% are rentals, of which 5% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Hembrugterrein an expensive part of Zaanstad?
Yes — homes in Hembrugterrein cost about 20% more than in most of Zaanstad, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Hembrugterrein is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04792112) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.