Buying a home in Hoofddorp De President, Hoofddorp.
Hoofddorp's De President neighbourhood puts you in the thick of this growing town without the density of Amsterdam or Haarlem. You'll find mostly modern family homes from the 1980s onward, with parks and schools woven into the layout—straightforward suburban living. The railway station is ten minutes' walk away, and the Amsterdam-Utrecht line means your commute is handled. It's the kind of place where neighbours actually know each other, but you're not isolated: supermarkets, restaurants, and the Hoofddorp Sports Park are all within reach.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Hoofddorp De President
Pros:
- Direct access to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via short cycle or 10-minute bus ride on line 300; many commuters and business travelers choose here for this reason
- Newer housing stock (mostly built 1990s–2010s) means fewer renovation headaches compared to older Amsterdam neighborhoods
- Green spaces like the President Park and nearby cycle paths along the Ringvaart canal offer quieter routes away from main roads
- Lower property prices than comparable homes in Amsterdam, with more space per euro
Cons:
- Designed as a car-oriented suburb; buses (mainly line 300 to Schiphol and Amsterdam) are your main transit, and cycling infrastructure, while present, connects you away from jobs and culture rather than to them
- Shopping and dining are limited to what's in the De President center and chain stores; no independent restaurant scene or covered market like you'd find in Amsterdam proper
- Flat, planned-out feel with little street variation; rows of similar mid-rise apartments and townhouses can feel monotonous
- Trains require cycling or a bus ride to Hoofddorp station; there's no direct rail connection from the neighborhood itself
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Haarlemmermeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 48.60
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 3,883
- Residential burglary
- 115
- Theft
- 473
- Violence and threats
- 303
- Vandalism and public order
- 390
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 Hoofddorp
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 Hoofddorp
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Hoofddorp. The area's median sale price is a reference for recorded sales, not a valuation of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoofddorp
Buying a home in Hoofddorp? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €510,000. As you compare homes, check how their living area and condition match those of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026