Buying a home in De Grienden, Almere.
De Grienden is a quiet residential area where you'll find mostly families with children, plenty of green space, and bike paths that connect you everywhere. The homes are primarily from the 1980s and 90s, well-maintained rather than brand new. You're genuinely in a neighbourhood where people know their neighbours, not in the busy city centre. Almere Centre is about ten minutes by bike, and so is the station, so you get accessibility without the noise.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Grienden
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (20 minutes)
- Abundant new-build housing with modern insulation and low energy costs
- Spacious apartments and houses with more square metres for your money compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht
- Green surroundings with direct access to the Gooimeer and cycling routes along the waterfront
Cons:
- Young neighbourhood with no history; many streets still look new and unfinished
- Limited nightlife; most restaurants and cafés are in Almere's centre, not in De Grienden itself
- Dependent on car or bike for daily shopping; no supermarket directly in the neighbourhood
- Many families with young children; little diversity in age groups
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.11
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 58
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does De Grienden 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 De Grienden
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Housing market De Grienden
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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