Majority of commuters reside in Darmstadt-Dieburg district - Most residents of Darmstadt-Dieburg district are regular commuters
Commuter Rates in Hesse, Germany: A Breakdown of Key Cities
New data reveals insights into the commuter patterns in the German state of Hesse, with a focus on its largest cities.
The census date for the commuter data was May 15, 2022. As expected, Frankfurt am Main, the central economic and transport hub in Hesse, attracts a significant number of commuters. Common commuter cities in Hesse around Frankfurt include Offenbach am Main, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Hanau, and Bad Homburg.
These cities benefit from strong rail and road connections to Frankfurt, leading to substantial commuter flows.
Regarding commuter percentages, Frankfurt typically has the highest concentration of jobs and employment within Hesse, resulting in a large inbound commuter share. Commuter percentages in the satellite cities vary but can range from 20% up to 50% or more of the workforce commuting into Frankfurt daily.
Offenbach am Main, with a commuter rate of approximately 30-40%, is a significant contributor to Frankfurt's commuter influx. Darmstadt, an industrial and university city, has a moderate commuter rate, with many residents commuting to Frankfurt (up to 30%). Wiesbaden, the state capital, has a mixed commuter flow, with 20-40% of its workforce commuting to Frankfurt.
Hanau, an industrial commuter town, and Bad Homburg, an upscale residential area, both have high commuter shares to Frankfurt, with approximately 20-40% and 30-50% of their workforces commuting to the city daily.
However, the specific commuter rate for Darmstadt-Dieburg was not provided in the available search results.
Nationwide, 19.3 million people have a workplace outside their main place of residence, representing a commuter share of 46.9%. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse's largest city, has a commuter rate of 26.5%. The total number of employed people in Germany is 41.0 million.
For those seeking exact and up-to-date commuter percentages, official statistics from the Hessian Statistical Office or regional transport authorities would be the most authoritative sources.
- The employment policy in Hesse, particularly related to the cities of Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach am Main, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Hanau, and Bad Homburg, should prioritize addressing the high commuter rates, as a significant portion of their workforce commutes daily.
- In the context of industry and finance, understanding the employment policy in cities like Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt (due to its industrial and university status), Wiesbaden (state capital), Hanau (industrial commuter town), and Bad Homburg (upscale residential area) is crucial, as they have high commuter shares to the main economic and transport hub, Frankfurt am Main.
- Public-transit, transportation, lifestyle, and home-and-garden sectors in Hesse could benefit from examining the commuter trends and employment policies in cities like Offenbach am Main, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden, Hanau, and Bad Homburg, as they have high commuter rates, which may impact housing, travel, and overall daily living patterns.
