Buying a home in Danswijk, Almere.
Danswijk gives you space as a family: plenty of green, bike paths that connect everything, and homes with gardens. The neighbourhood is young and still developing, so you'll see new facilities popping up regularly. Your neighbours are mostly first-time buyers and families who, like you, value the practical: affordable, close to Amsterdam, and away from the chaos. The area doesn't feel finished yet, but that's exactly what draws many people here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Danswijk
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (15 minutes)
- Abundant 1980s/90s homes with spacious layouts and large gardens, relatively affordable
- Close to Weerwater lake and Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve for walking and cycling
- Well-equipped with primary schools and childcare facilities within the neighbourhood
Cons:
- Few shops and restaurants in Danswijk itself; you depend on Almere Centrum or further afield
- Heavy through-traffic on Zeestraat and Zeilstraat (main connecting roads)
- Architecture feels functional 1980s; little historical character or variety
- Bus frequency is lower than in larger cities; a car is almost essential for daily life
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.34
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 126
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 15
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 19
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through April 2026
What does Danswijk offer?
Almere built itself from scratch into a city of 220,000 people in just three decades, so you'll find plenty of homes from the 1980s and 1990s alongside newer neighbourhoods with contemporary design. The population is young and diverse, and your neighbours will likely come from dozens of countries. Many families choose Almere because you get real space for your money, and trains to Amsterdam leave every fifteen minutes. It's not a city of old charm and winding streets, but it's a place where you put down roots quickly because everyone here was once new too.
Buying agent in Danswijk
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Housing market Danswijk
In Almere, 759 homes sold this quarter, compared to 750 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 514,000 euros this quarter from 502,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,669 euros to 4,695 euros. The average list price increased to 487,000 euros this quarter from 472,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value for this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the market. Overall, Almere's real estate market shows a steady performance with slight upward trends in pricing.
Updated: May 2026
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