Living in Westzanerdijk
Westzanerdijk is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and most of its 587 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 2,262 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Westzanerdijk
The average home value (WOZ) in Westzanerdijk is €416,000, which puts it at #33 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 9% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Westzanerdijk sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 55% owner-occupied against 45% rental, including 41% 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, Westzanerdijk is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 1,465 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 24%. Households split into 32% singles and 38% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
Getting around
Getting around: households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Westzanerdijk
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 Westzanerdijk a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Westzanerdijk suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €416,000 (9% pricier than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 1,465 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Westzanerdijk?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Westzanerdijk, Zaanstad is €416,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Westzanerdijk mostly owner-occupied or rental?
55% of homes in Westzanerdijk are owner-occupied and 45% are rentals, of which 41% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Westzanerdijk 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 Westzanerdijk is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04792312) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.