Living in Wormerveer Centrum
Wormerveer Centrum is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (59% houses).
At 6,030 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 Wormerveer Centrum
At €345,000 average WOZ value, Wormerveer Centrum ranks 62 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price — 10% 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 Wormerveer Centrum sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 54% owner-occupied against 45% rental, including 33% 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, Wormerveer Centrum is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (28% of its 3,360 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 26%. Households split into 41% singles and 31% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Before you bid in Wormerveer Centrum
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wormerveer Centrum a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Wormerveer Centrum suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €345,000 (10% 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 Wormerveer Centrum?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Wormerveer Centrum, Zaanstad is €345,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Wormerveer Centrum mostly owner-occupied or rental?
54% of homes in Wormerveer Centrum are owner-occupied and 45% are rentals, of which 33% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Wormerveer Centrum an expensive part of Zaanstad?
No — homes here cost about 10% 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 Wormerveer Centrum is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04795131) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.