Bautzen as an investment location for real estate
38,207 main residences (40,177 total) as of 31.12.2024 - stable 40k demand base
Bautzen has 38,207 main residents and 40,177 total residents (including secondary residences) as at 31.12.2024; the city publishes finely granular structural data down to district level as well as age and nationality profiles, which enables micro-location-sensitive product and portfolio planning. Supplementary urban visualizations of the population structure in 2024 underpin the valid database for segmentation by age and household type, which ranges from classic rental apartments to floor plans suitable for shared flats and low-barrier concepts. In the state context, Saxony confirms a population of 4,042,422 as of 31.12.2024, which means that Bautzen, as a large district town, is embedded in a sustainable regional structure with commuter links and demand buffers.
Accessibility and public transport as a rental lever: city bus network, ZVON nodes and ongoing timetable maintenance
The route network plan for Bautzen city transport (as of 15.12.2024) shows a dense city bus network with clear corridors, PlusBus connections and barrier-free stops, which reliably connects the city center, train station and supply axes - a structural advantage for low fluctuation and short re-letting times. The Zweckverband Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien (ZVON) provides main network and detailed plans for the city and region, making it possible to transparently plan connections to regional buses and local public transport - relevant for properties close to railroad stations and axes. Timetable changes for 11.08.2025 in the district of Bautzen (including adjustments to routes, new stops and timetables) document active service and construction management that ensures network stability and tenant comfort despite construction site phases.
Urban development and ESG framework: Integrated urban development concept 2030+ and inner city impulses
With the Integrated Urban Development Concept 2030+, Bautzen has an up-to-date, politically approved guideline with specialist concepts for urban development/housing, transport/technology and environment/climate protection; the concept also serves as an anchor for investment funding - a key planning and exit lever for ESG modernizations, first floor activations and redensification in prioritized areas. At the same time, the city is pursuing city center-related projects and programs to increase frequency, digital and quality of stay, which flanks repositioning in 1A/1B locations and increases the viability of core and value-add strategies. Overall, the resilient 40k population base, a well-maintained public transport/ZVON network with demonstrable frequency adjustments and the ISEK-supported development framework combine to create a robust setup for core investments in central/local public transport locations and ESG-driven value-add plays along the designated corridors.
Standard land values for Bautzen
The standard land values for Bautzen can be found in the standard land values for Saxony here.