Dresden as an investment location for real estate
573,648 inhabitants (31.12.2024) and strong state capital dynamics
Dresden officially had 573,648 main residents as at 31.12.2024 and a population density of 1.746 people/km² - making it one of the largest cities in Germany and providing a very broad, urban tenant base. An urban evaluation confirms the slight growth in 2024 (+1,408 people; +0.2%) and a foreigner share of 12.5%, which supports a diversified demand from students to skilled workers. In the state context, 4,042,422 people live in Saxony (31.12.2024), which underpins Dresden's embedding in a sustainable regional structure with commuter links.
Accessibility and public transport: 10-minute basic frequency remains - moderate adjustments in 2025
Despite austerity measures, Dresden's public transport operators are safeguarding the 10-minute basic frequency for streetcar lines and 60-bus lines, which is crucial for corridor locations and re-rentability. Budget measures adopted in 2025 will lead to moderate adjustments (e.g. selective frequency reductions/network optimizations), but without shutting down central services; a "bridge fund" will stabilize investments in 2025/26. At the same time, the efficiency of the network is being addressed politically (e.g. reduction of low-speed sections), which can improve travel times and operating quality along the main axes in the future - an additional demand driver for living close to the rail network.
Urban development and investment theses: INSEK framework, core in public transport corridors, value-add via ESG
Dresden manages growth and inner city development via the integrated urban development concept "Zukunft Dresden 2025+" and the continuation towards "2035+", which prioritizes city-wide goals, focus areas and key projects - a reliable planning basis for repositioning, first floor activations and ESG modernization in 1A/1B locations. Investment model: Core in refurbished city/corridor locations with strong public transport links for stable cash flows and low fluctuation - supported by the 573k tenant base and the secure 10-minute cycle. Value-add via insulation, windows, efficient heating/PV and floor plan optimization in post-war stock along the main axes and prioritized sub-areas of the INSEK-with exit upside through operational quality gains and continued population dynamics.
Standard land values for Dresden
The standard land values for Dresden can be found in the standard land values for Saxony here.