St. Wendel as an investment location for real estate
25,441 inhabitants and regional anchoring as a demand base
As of 31.12.2024, St. Wendel has an official population of 25,441 inhabitants with an area of 113.54 km² and a density of 224 inhabitants/km² - a solid 25k tenant base with a broad demand profile for classic rental apartments, floor plans suitable for shared flats and low-barrier concepts. With 87,813 inhabitants (31.12.2024), the district of St. Wendel strengthens the regional embedding and commuter links as a working and supply environment - a plus for rentability and exit prospects in city and axis locations. Structural reports confirm the stable district size and document demographic drivers via inflow balances-relevant for conservative business cases with resilient basic demand.
Public transport advantage: "flitsaar" on-demand on-demand bus and saarVV connection as a rental lever
Since 2025, the "flitsaar" on-demand service in the district town of St. Wendel has replaced the city bus routes 620/622 and individual journeys on the 621 and can be booked Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. via app or by phone - a clear gain in convenience and accessibility for tenants in city and corridor locations. At weekends, "flitsaar" runs on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., integrated into the saarVV fare and with additional virtual stops-a quality plus for off-peak times and short distances that strengthens re-rentability. The expansion of the offer in the district and the fixed integration into the network system increase frequency and predictability along the main axes - a structural location advantage for micro-locations close to railroad stations and public transport.
Investment theses: Core in city/public transport corridors, value-add via ESG and EC activation
Core strategies benefit from the 25k resident base and the improved node quality thanks to "flitsaar": refurbished properties close to public transport in the city/rendezvous area offer low fluctuation and predictable cash flows. Value-add potential lies in energy modernization (insulation, windows, efficient heating, PV) and first floor repositioning along the main axes; the demand base secured throughout the district and the condensed on-demand operation support rental income and exit. For conservative calculations, the official city size of 25,441 serves as a base, while the 87,813 inhabitants in the district signal additional absorption and commuter demand - a viable basis for portfolio allocations in St. Wendel.
Standard land values for St. Wendel
The standard land values for St. Wendel can be found in the standard land values for Saarland here.