Living in Rooswijk
Rooswijk is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and most of its 1,086 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 6,240 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 Rooswijk
At €350,000 average WOZ value, Rooswijk ranks 58 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price — 8% 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 Rooswijk sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 38% owner-occupied against 62% rental, including 61% 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, Rooswijk is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (25% of its 2,505 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. 42% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.3 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Before you bid in Rooswijk
Before you bid in Rooswijk: 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 Rooswijk a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Rooswijk suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €350,000 (8% cheaper than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 2,505 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Rooswijk?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Rooswijk, Zaanstad is €350,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Rooswijk mostly owner-occupied or rental?
38% of homes in Rooswijk are owner-occupied and 62% are rentals, of which 61% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Rooswijk 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 Rooswijk is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04794211) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.