Halberstadt as an investment location for real estate
37,793 inhabitants (31.12.2023) and medium-sized center in the Harz region - solid demand base
As of 31.12.2023, Halberstadt officially has 37,793 inhabitants with an area of 143.27km² and is the district town of the Harz district - a sustainable 37k tenant base with a medium-sized center function in the northern Harz foreland. The city also confirms 40,069 inhabitants for the end of 2023 in its location communication (deviating source/methodology), which underlines the operational market size in the upper 37k-40k corridor. Employment figures show a balanced commuter balance with a commuter surplus (+421, as of 30.06.2023), which supports demand for jobs in locations close to the city center and axes.
Accessibility and public transport: streetcar network (HVG), regional bus (HVB) and rail corridor
Halberstädter Verkehrs-GmbH operates two streetcar lines (including Friedhof-Holzmarkt-Hbf and Sargstedter Weg-Holzmarkt-Klus/Hbf at weekends) as well as supplementary city bus lines with daytime and evening services - a clear rental lever for city/train station corridors and hospital/supply axes. Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe (HVB) ensures regional transport with ongoing construction management and special timetables (e.g. B185 full closure 30.06.-08.08.2025), which guarantees reliable accessibility along the Halberstadt routes despite measures. In addition, the Harz Berlin Express (HBX) strengthens the long-distance frequency at weekends with direct trains Berlin-Magdeburg-Halberstadt/Harz, while weekday RE/RB routes via Magdeburg ensure the connection - a plus for visibility and commuter locations.
Urban development and ESG levers: ISEK Halberstadt 2025 as a funding and planning anchor
The Halberstadt Integrated Urban Development Concept (ISEK)-adopted in 2013 and updated since 2016-forms the strategic basis for acquiring funding and prioritizing measures in the city centre and neighbourhoods; since 2021, it has been presented in general objectives plus funding area profiles with specific projects. Practical contributions to urban development funding use Halberstadt as an example of integrated upgrading of the old town and the updating of the ISEK 2025, which makes repositioning, first floor activation and energy modernization in 1A/1B locations easier to plan. Investment model: Core in refurbished, public transport-strong stock on tram/train station axes for low fluctuation; value-add via insulation, windows, efficient heating/PV and ground floor repositioning within the ISEK backdrop - supported by the 37,793 inhabitants, the HVG/HVB development and the nationwide urban development funding logic.
Standard land values for Halberstadt
The standard land values for Halberstadt can be found in the standard land values for Saxony-Anhalt here.