Living in Kogerveld
Kogerveld is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (37% houses).
At 6,529 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Kogerveld
The average home value (WOZ) in Kogerveld is €320,000, which puts it at #72 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 16% 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 Kogerveld sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Ownership is split: 58% owner-occupied against 41% rental, including 31% 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, Kogerveld is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (32% of its 3,360 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 45% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Before you bid in Kogerveld
Before you bid in Kogerveld: 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 Kogerveld a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kogerveld suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €320,000 (16% cheaper than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 3,360 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kogerveld?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kogerveld, Zaanstad is €320,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kogerveld mostly owner-occupied or rental?
58% of homes in Kogerveld are owner-occupied and 41% are rentals, of which 31% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Kogerveld an expensive part of Zaanstad?
No — homes here cost about 16% 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 Kogerveld is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04791512) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.