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Living in Zaanstad

Living in Zaanstad: compare the city and six historic Zaan communities

Follow represented routes from Zaandam to Assendelft, Krommenie, Wormerveer and the smaller river towns

Zaanstad brings Zaandam together with Assendelft, Koog aan de Zaan, Krommenie, Westzaan, Wormerveer and Zaandijk, so a useful search must look beyond one municipal label. Compare represented routes along and beyond the Zaan, supported by available market, platform and environmental resources. Use the result to choose where to focus, then open the separate Zaanstad rental destination for individual homes.

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The city

What Zaanstad Is Like to Live In

A vibrant municipality in the heart of North Holland, known for its rich history and modern urban living.

Population
161,429
Area Size
83.24 km²
Number of Neighborhoods
19
Average Income
€38,200

Zaanstad is a dynamic municipality situated in the province of North Holland, characterized by its historical significance and rapid urban development. With a population exceeding 161,000, it stands as the largest municipality in the Zaanstreek and ranks as the 17th most populous municipality in the Netherlands. The area was officially formed in 1974 through the merger of several towns, including Zaandam, Koog aan de Zaan, and Wormerveer, each contributing to the rich tapestry of local culture and community. The municipality is part of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region, making it a vital hub for commerce and connectivity, with excellent transport links to the capital and beyond.

Zaanstad's landscape is a blend of historical charm and contemporary growth, with the picturesque Zaanse Schans being a highlight. This area showcases traditional Zaan architecture, windmills, and historic buildings that have been relocated to preserve their heritage. Residents, often referred to as Zaankanters, take pride in their local identity, which is deeply intertwined with the region's industrial past, particularly in the windmill and woodworking industries. As Zaanstad continues to evolve, it retains a unique character that appeals to both new residents and visitors alike, making it a fascinating place to explore and live.

Where to live

Districts and Neighbourhoods of Zaanstad

Ordered by how many homes are currently advertised rather than alphabetically, so the areas where something actually comes up are the ones you see first. Open a district to read its neighbourhoods.

Where homes are listed

Rental Platforms Covering Zaanstad

Knowing a city is served by a handful of platforms rather than dozens changes how you plan a search. These are the services that publish homes here.

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Local Data for Zaanstad

The measured side of the city, each reading kept where it belongs so the figures come with their own methodology rather than a headline out of context.

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Choose where to focus in Zaanstad

Compare the represented city and river-community routes before continuing separately to individual rental homes in your preferred area.

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HOD (H.O.D. Nederland)HOD provides anti-squat and temporary housing across the Netherlands for flexible applicants, often through a resident referral and 28-day notice.
Rental market figuresMedian advertised rent and cost per square metre for Zaanstad, with movement over three, six and twelve months and the composition of local supply.
Air qualityMeasurements from the monitoring stations in and around Zaanstad, with the pollutants they track and how the readings should be interpreted.
On the mapSee where homes in Zaanstad actually sit, what the surrounding streets look like, and how far each one is from where you need to be.
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Assendelft-Noord

3,810 residents9 City Neighborhoods
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Wormerveer

8 City Neighborhoods
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Nieuw West

7 City Neighborhoods
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Oude Haven

415 residents6 City Neighborhoods
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Zaandam Zuid

6 City Neighborhoods
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Westzaan

5 City Neighborhoods
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Kogerveldwijk

325 residents4 City Neighborhoods
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Krommenie Oost

4 City Neighborhoods
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Krommenie West

4 City Neighborhoods
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Pelders- en Hoornseveld

5,405 residents4 City Neighborhoods
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Assendelft-Zuid

3,955 residents3 City Neighborhoods
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Poelenburg

8,605 residents3 City Neighborhoods
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