Marburg as an investment location for real estate
University city with a young demographic and stable demand base
According to official population projections, Marburg has around 73,544 inhabitants as of 31.12.2024 and is therefore one of the larger medium-sized cities in Hesse with a regional center function, with CityPopulation showing similar figures for the end of 2023/2024. With around 21,000-21,162 students in the winter semester 2023/24 to 2024/25, Philipps University is a strong, continuous anchor of demand in the city, supporting forms of housing ranging from shared flats to micro/furnished apartments. Statistical evaluations emphasize the above-average student ratio to the population, which structurally secures rentability in micro-locations close to the campus and city centre.
Accessibility, public transport upgrades and micro-location advantages
Stadtbus Marburg operates a dense route network with 387 stops and ongoing service improvements, such as timetable and route optimizations for the timetable change on 15.12.2024 (lines 1/4, 2/6) as well as expanded AST transport for outlying districts - a plus for tenant comfort and daytime accessibility. The updated local transport plan "Marburg 21+" aims to significantly increase performance (approx. +47% of useful vehicle km), frequency axes and stronger connections between the city center, train stations and campus locations - a medium-term value and demand lever along the main routes. Locations close to the city center/railway stations and the campus axes (Lahnberge/University) are particularly suitable for investors, as public transport upgrades and student frequency improve re-lettability and visibility in first floor locations.
Strategies from core to value-add with ESG levers
Core profiles focus on refurbished properties close to public transport and campus with low fluctuation, supported by the stable population base of around 73.5k and the constant university pulse of 21k students. Value-add is created through energy modernization, window replacement/insulation, efficient heating and PV in old/post-war buildings as well as through ground floor repositioning along high-traffic corridors, whose attractiveness is further enhanced by the "Marburg 21+" public transport plan. Overall, the university profile, young demographic and documented public transport upgrades ensure a balanced risk/reward profile with stable cash flows and resilient exit prospects in well-selected micro-locations.
Standard land values for Marburg
The standard land values for Marburg can be found in the standard land values for Hesse here.