Rental homes in Wormer, Wormerland
Check the current rental property listings in Wormer, with resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare neighbourhoods and find a home that suits you.
What does a rental property in Wormer cost in the private sector?
Of the more than 6,025 homes in Wormer, 39% are rental properties. The majority of these, around 33% of the total stock, are owned by housing associations. Only 6% fall under other landlords, meaning the supply in the private sector is limited. In the past twelve months, only 21 rental properties in the private sector were let, at an average rent of €1,653 per month. The range varied from €1,031 to €2,750 per month, with an average floor area of 114 m². That is substantial for a village of this size. The average WOZ value in Wormer is €388,000, slightly below the municipal average of €415,000 in Wormerland. For an up-to-date picture of daily prices, you will find the most recent overview at the top of this page. Bear in mind that a rental home in Wormer can be snapped up quickly due to the limited supply.
Village-like and familiar, but not equally quiet everywhere
Residents give Wormer a 7.1 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl based on six reviews. What stands out: scores for accessibility (8.0) and education (8.1) are high, while sense of community (6.1) and beauty of the surroundings (6.7) lag behind. This gives an honest picture of a village that scores well functionally, but where social cohesion can vary significantly from street to street.
Resident Marie Prins gives Wormer a 10 and writes: "You know almost everyone who lives there and people often greet each other. There are good primary schools, supermarkets, bakers, butchers, hairdressers, and so on." More residents recognise that experience. Femke calls her neighbourhood "cosy" and says that neighbourhood barbecues are regularly organised. But the picture is not so rosy everywhere. Rob, who gives a 3.5, describes nuisance from multiple households in one home and feels unsafe in his street. Linda Bos warns about the traffic on the through road and the danger of fat bikes on overly wide pavements. Noud describes his neighbourhood as "quiet but a bit boring" and points to an ageing population, although he mentions the small lake where you can sail in summer as a plus point.
Facilities are mainly concentrated around the centre. In neighbourhoods such as de Molenbuurt and Plaszoom, you live close to shops and schools. If you prefer it quieter, Oosteinde and the scattered houses in the Engewormer polder offer a more rural alternative. Accessibility is a strong point: the N246 connects Wormer directly to Zaandam and the A7, and bus lines run frequently towards Purmerend and Amsterdam. More background on daily life can be found on the Wormer district page, including all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data. The municipality of Wormerland also publishes information on ongoing neighbourhood projects and local regulations.
Does renting in Wormer suit you?
With an average income of €36,300 and a large share of families with children (2,205 households), Wormer mainly attracts couples and young families seeking peace and quiet within commuting distance of Amsterdam and Zaandam. The high score for education (8.1) confirms this. For starters looking to rent an apartment in Wormer, however, supply is tight and prices are steep. Those seeking more space or preferring to buy would do well to also check out the owner-occupied housing supply in Wormer. Singles expecting a vibrant nightlife are less at home here. Noud puts it aptly: there is not a great deal to do. For seniors, the ageing population may actually be an advantage, with like-minded neighbours and short distances to the GP and shops.
Searching for a rental property in Wormer and surroundings
At the top of this page you will find the current rental supply with filters for price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines property listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what to expect from the area. Would you like to broaden your search? Then also see what is available in Wijdewormer or the small-scale Jisp. For a complete overview of the municipality, you can visit the rental supply in all of Wormerland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house in Wormer?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,653 per month, with a range from €1,031 to €2,750. The average floor area was 114 m². Social housing through housing associations falls outside this and is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting times.
How safe is it to rent a home in Wormer?
Residents rate safety in Wormer at 7.0 out of 10. Experiences vary by street: some residents feel at home everywhere, while others report nuisance. It is wise to thoroughly research the specific neighbourhood before choosing a rental home.
Are there good schools nearby for families looking for rental homes in Wormer?
Yes, education scores the highest of all categories in resident reviews at 8.1. Wormer has several primary schools and residents cite their quality as one of the village's strong points. For secondary education, students rely on Zaandam or Purmerend.
How is the accessibility if I rent an apartment in Wormer?
Accessibility receives an 8.0 from residents. Via the N246 you are quickly on the A7 towards Amsterdam or Purmerend. Buses run regularly to Zaandam and Purmerend. Having your own car is convenient but not strictly necessary for daily errands.
How many rental homes in Wormer are social housing?
Approximately 33% of all homes in Wormer are owned by housing associations, amounting to about 1,990 homes. Waiting times for social housing in the Zaanstreek-Waterland region are long, often several years. Only 6% of the housing stock is rented out by other landlords in the free sector.
I live there myself and I really feel super safe, it's very cosy and there's plenty to do. You know almost everyone who lives there and often greet each other. There are good primary schools, supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, hairdressers, and so on. Everyone usually stays in touch with each other, for example via a neighbourhood group chat; if you lose your pet or there's something that bothers you, it's often resolved. All in all, I'm really super happy to live here!
Auto-translated to English by AII have never lived on a street that is so antisocial, dealers, girls who earn money and 3 or 4 families (households ruin the whole street, very sad. I still have to be able to cope with it, although I have bought myself 2 weapons. Because what it says about living quietly. Well, you can take 60,000 euros off that, it is not quiet. Your garden, car, etc. are regularly vandalised.
Auto-translated to English by AINice house, unfortunately too big for me now but little chance of a smaller house. Main road with lots of activity, pavement is too wide causing e.g. fatbikes to be dangerous. Plenty of amenities in the neighbourhood. I am socially involved and try to contribute through volunteering even though I am no longer allowed to work, I think in solutions and am a positive person. The immediate neighbours don't look out for each other, which I find very sad as I am not like that myself, but unfortunately I can't change people.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, often something is organised to do together like a barbecue
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's fine, not much trouble from the people here, they're mostly elderly though and there are some odd characters among them. There's just not a lot to do. It is next to a small lake, so you can sail there in summer. There are enough shops to get the things you need, and there are plenty of schools nearby to find suitable education.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood with cosy and snug courtyards and plenty of parking.
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