Münsterland - Living in the city

In addition to the lively city of Münster with its approximately 312,000 inhabitants, around 40,000 people live in each of the four district towns of Borken, Coesfeld, Steinfurt and Warendorf, plus Rheine and Bocholt with 80,000 inhabitants each.

Tradition and modernity often go hand in hand in the towns of Münsterland. In relation to the size of the cities, there are many opportunities and a lot of cultivated, crazy or even alternative life in a compact space. Be it in terms of living, education, work or leisure. City dwellers in Münsterland appreciate the opportunity to be in the countryside quickly and the often familiar and communal atmosphere despite the urbanity.

Cities in Münsterland

Big city or medium-sized town - here in Münsterland you will find the right place for your living situation, your needs and your dreams. In addition to Münster with its very special flair, the district and medium-sized towns also offer urban living spaces with modern residential areas, good infrastructure, lively city centres and short distances if you feel like going out into the countryside.

Click through the city profiles of the towns in Münsterland and see where you like it. Here you'll find a selection of all the towns with around 40,000 inhabitants. We have compiled information for you on location, accessibility, shopping, leisure and childcare facilities:

Search and find real estate in the city

Dreams are still coming true in the cities of Münsterland. Even if prices are following the general property trend and becoming more expensive, there are still numerous niches to be discovered when building, buying or renting.

The Münsterland is an experienced commuter region. Living in Münster and working in the surrounding area or vice versa is part of everyday life for many Münsterlanders. The cities and local authorities are working flat out on a joint mobility concept to make living and working as ideal as possible for everyone.

Property prices - an overview

Property prices in Münsterland and the city of Münster are subject to constant change, just like everywhere else in Germany. Here we give you a rough guide and first impression of property prices in the region:

 Average house purchase price in € / m²Average house rental price in € / m²Average purchase price flat in € / m²Average rental price flat in € / m²
Münsterland2.5577,462.2107,77
Münster4.09610,843.62311,06

Source: https://www.mcmakler.de/immobilienpreise

Advice on the choice of residence

Do you need guidance and support when choosing where to live? The Onboarding@Münsterland service, in cooperation with the districts and local authorities, will help you live your dream home and find the right place for you - alone, as a couple or with your family. We will give you answers to your questions about housing:

  • Where will new construction areas be built in the cities in the near future and what prices should I expect?
  • How urban do I live in which town?
  • Which cities have particularly good transport links or are suitable for commuting?
  • Where can I eat well and go shopping?

Whether you are buying or renting an old property or building a new home, we will support you! Feel free to contact us and arrange a consultation:

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