Bad Kreuznach as an investment location for real estate
54,168-54,339 inhabitants, medium-sized center with spa and clinic profile
Bad Kreuznach has a population of around 54,168 as of 31.12.2024, while sources close to the municipality state 54,339 as of the same date-both figures confirm a stable tenant base in the 54k segment with an urban density of just under 975 inhabitants/km² at 55.56km². The city is the largest center in the district of Bad Kreuznach (district 164,748 inhabitants as of 31.12.2024) and functions as a medium-sized center with a spa, health and service profile, which supports continuous demand in city center and supply-related locations. The municipal statistics also document the incorporation of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg (2014) and small-scale population figures that can be used for micro-location analyses in districts such as Bad Münster, Planig and Winzenheim.
Accessibility as a rental lever: RE/RB junctions in the direction of Mainz, Bingen, Kaiserslautern, Saarbrücken
Bad Kreuznach is a reliable hub in the Rhine-Nahe corridor: direct connections by RE/RB link Mainz Hbf, Bingen (Rhine) Hbf, Kaiserslautern, Idar-Oberstein and Saarbrücken, with weekday frequencies and daily off-peak services according to the valid timetables from 15.Timetable boards show, among other things, RE15/RE17/RE36 and RB33/RB65 with short connections to Mainz and Bingen as well as dense transfers to the Rhine-Main and Middle Rhine axes - a plus for commuter-oriented micro-locations close to the railroad station. The Rhein-Nahe-Nahverkehrsverbund (RNN) confirms ongoing service adjustments (timetable change 15.06.2025) including additional weekend connections in the surrounding area, while vlexx provides selective information about construction site phases (e.g. night-time restrictions in July 2025 around Bingen)-relevant for proactive tenant and mobility management without diminishing the structural corridor quality.
Rent levels, microlocations and investment theses: Core in city/railway station, value-add with ESG
Supply-based rent indices locate the average rent in Bad Kreuznach in 2025 between around €10.1-10.7/m², with ranges per location/year of construction and a slight increase compared to 2024-a moderate level that supports ESG upgrades and repositioning in high-demand districts. Core profiles are recommended in refurbished properties close to city centers and railroad stations, which benefit from the RE/RB hub location, short distances and demand for services/clinics. Value-add is achieved in properties from the 1960s/70s/90s through insulation, windows, efficient heating and PV as well as ground floor activation along high-traffic axes; the resilient population structure of around 54k and the regional centrality improve the ability to exit after ESG refurbishments. For tactical phases, accessibility management is recommended during temporary construction measures in regional rail transport, as the structural connection towards Mainz/Bingen/Kaiserslautern/Saarbrücken and the network control in the RNN ensure network stability.
Standard land values for Bad Kreuznach
The standard land values for Bad Kreuznach can be found in the standard land values for Rhineland-Palatinate here.