Speyer as an investment location for real estate
51k-inhabitant medium-sized center with a solid demand base
Speyer is stable in the 50k segment; official series show 51,203 inhabitants for 2023, which confirms the size of an independent medium-sized center with urban density. The municipal location data underpins the economic basis with 40,509 employed persons at the place of work (2021) and 32,004 employees subject to social insurance contributions (2023), which suggests a continuous demand for housing in neighborhoods close to work and supply. State statistical trends show further population growth for Rhineland-Palatinate in 2024 despite a slowdown in immigration, which will provide structural support for regional and medium-sized centers along the Rhine-Neckar corridor such as Speyer.
Accessibility and public transport: S-Bahn Rhine-Neckar, RE/RB junctions and dense city bus service
Speyer is integrated into the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn; the S3/S4 ensure continuous connections to the metropolitan region and form the backbone of regional accessibility, supplemented by ongoing service improvements in the network until 2033. The urban bus concept enhances the quality of service: in large parts of the city area there is a 15-minute interval, on the north-south axis between Speyer-Nord, Hbf/Postplatz and Diakonissen-Krankenhaus even 7.5-minute intervals during the day, supplemented by tangential connections and regional lines towards Neustadt, Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg in the VRN. For investments, the combination of S-Bahn connections, regional corridors and a highly frequented city bus network means increased visibility, lower fluctuation and predictable re-letting in micro-locations close to the railroad station and public transport.
City center upgrading, ISEK path and ESG-driven value-add opportunities
The city is actively pursuing the strengthening of the city center: measures to improve the quality of stay (greening, events, cooperation with retailers) have been visible since the end of 2024/beginning of 2025 and are intended to increase frequency and climate adaptation in Maximilianstraße and adjacent locations - a tailwind for repositioning and first floor activations. At the same time, Speyer is preparing a new urban development area, which is to be examined as part of an integrated urban development concept (ISEK); objectives include the networking of open spaces, climate adaptation and the elimination of functional losses - a clear funding and planning anchor for ESG modernization in prioritized city/corridor locations. Investment model: Core in refurbished properties close to the main station/city centre with S-Bahn and VRN connectivity; value-add via insulation, windows, efficient heating and PV as well as floor plan and ground floor optimization along the axes - secured by the 51k tenant base and the ongoing city centre/ISEK agenda.
Standard land values for Speyer
The standard land values for Speyer can be found in the standard land values for Rhineland-Palatinate here.