Mönchengladbach as an investment location for real estate
276,340 inhabitants (31.12.2024) and a broad demand base
Mönchengladbach officially has 276,340 residents as of 31.12.2024 with main residence on 17.047ha of urban space, which forms a resilient, urban tenant base with clearly evaluable age, household and migration structures. State and federal series confirm the order of magnitude between 267,000-269,000 in 2023/2024 and show a recent positive dynamic that can be used as a base for conservative business cases and as a demand indicator for upside scenarios. The city statistics provide finely granular data down to district level (age groups, inflows/outflows, household sizes), which supports micro-location-sensitive portfolio and product decisions.
Accessibility: RE/RB node in the Rhine corridor with ongoing network adjustments
Mönchengladbach is integrated into the main NRW axes (including RE4 Aachen-Mönchengladbach-Düsseldorf-Wuppertal-Hagen-Dortmund), supplemented by further RE/RB lines in the state-wide 2025 cycle concept - a structural leasing lever for micro-locations close to railroad stations and axes. Construction and switch work will temporarily lead to partial cancellations (e.g. RE8 between Mönchengladbach Hbf and Rommerskirchen in April/June 2025), with alternative routes via RB27; this underlines the need for proactive mobility management without diminishing the basic corridor quality. In addition, construction phases on western corridors (including RE13 towards Venlo) are scheduled for summer 2025, for which alternative concepts are available - relevant for commuter situations and tenant comfort during the measures.
Urban development, funding backdrop and investment theses with an ESG focus
The city addresses urban regeneration via integrated urban (partial) development approaches and urban development funding, which defines prioritized spaces, measures and participation paths - a planning framework that provides targeted support for repositioning, first floor activation and energy modernization. For investors, there are three clear paths: core in refurbished stock close to public transport/train stations and utilities, supported by the 276,340-strong population base and RE/RB connectivity; value-add via insulation/windows, efficient heating and PV to improve the energy classes in stock from the 1960s/70s/90s and via ground floor repositioning along busy axes; and tactical allocation with a view to temporary construction phases, which are accompanied by replacement offers and ensure network quality in the medium term.
Standard land values for Mönchengladbach
The standard land values for Mönchengladbach can be found in the standard land values for North Rhine-Westphalia here.