Immobilien: Speckgürtel Frankfurt – hier lohnt sich der Kauf für Pendler noch

Frankfurt's commuter belt offers a number of attractive options for homebuyers who regularly commute to the city. A recent analysis by the Hamburg World Economy Institute (HWWI) in cooperation with the Postbank reveals which areas provide particularly good value for money in terms of price and commuting time.

For a typical 70-square-meter apartment in Frankfurt, buying a similarly priced property in the surrounding areas could save homeowners over 25 years. Offenbach, Neu-Isenburg, Dreieich, and Mörfelden-Walldorf are some of the best locations for this option, with the price advantage lasting around 39.8 years.

For larger 120-square-meter apartments, the benefits are even more significant. In Offenbach, the price advantage lasts for 68.3 years, more than a lifetime of work for most people. Other strong contenders include Neu-Isenburg (54.5 years) and Dreieich, Mörfelden, Langen, and Bad Vilbel (all more than 35 years).

These favorable conditions are especially true for professionals who commute to Frankfurt several times a week. However, it's important to consider factors like commuting time, transport costs, and the distance to the workplace when making a decision. Moreover, the analysis shows that with the rise of home office, the attractiveness of the commuter belt is even greater for those who only need to commute to the office three days a week.