Buying a home in Staatsliedenwijk Oost, Almere.
Staatsliedenwijk Oost has a quiet, suburban feel with single-family homes and young families who've been here long enough to know their neighbours. You'll find straightforward modern detached houses, many built in the 1990s and 2000s, with garages and outdoor space—the kind of street where kids bike to school. It's 15 minutes by train to Amsterdam Central, which makes commuting realistic without paying Amsterdam prices. The neighbourhood itself has good playgrounds, cycle paths that actually go somewhere, and everyday shops along Lingestraat.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Staatsliedenwijk Oost
Pros:
- Direct access to Almere Centrum station (2 min walk) with trains to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Lelystad
- Planned extension of metro line 7 from Amsterdam will reach Almere Centrum by 2030, significantly improving commute times
- Newer residential stock (mostly built 2000s–2010s) with modern utilities and low maintenance
- Protected bicycle routes throughout the neighborhood connecting to the wider cycling network
- Close to Weerwater lake for water sports and outdoor recreation
Cons:
- Neighborhood feels car-dependent despite cycling infrastructure; many streets designed around vehicle movement
- Limited independent shops and restaurants; most retail clustered in Almere Centrum, a short walk away
- Schools fill up fast as families move to Almere; competition for good primary school spots is intense
- Relatively young neighborhood with less established community character than older Dutch towns
- Apartment-heavy area; single-family homes are fewer and more expensive than in surrounding neighborhoods
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 63.93
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 156
- Residential burglary
- 8
- Theft
- 35
- Violence and threats
- 27
- Vandalism and public order
- 20
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Almere
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Almere
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The wider housing market in Almere
Buying a home in Almere? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €439,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026