ECONOMIC STRENGTH ©Christina Marx IS IN OUR NATURE ©.pics THE IN NUMBERS GEOGRAPHY, POPULATION KEY FIGURES STATUS Area in km2 481.84 31.12.2018 Total population 236,564 31.12.2018 Population per km² (population density) 491 31.12.2018 International population (share of total population) 16.24% 31.12.2018

EMPLOYMENT MARKET/ KEY FIGURES STATUS ECONOMY Employed persons 92,664 30.06.2017 Unemployment rate 3.3% June 2019 Employed commuters 54,119 30.06.2017 Outward-bound commuters 47,408 30.06.2017 Purchasing power 7,890 Source: 2018 in million Euros (IHK Chamber of Industry and Commerce/Michael Bauer Research GmbH) Purchasing power index 143.0 Source: 2018 (per inhabitant, based on the (IHK Chamber of Industry and Commerce/Michael average of 100.0) Bauer Research GmbH)

CITY INHABITANTS AREA IN KM2 TRADE TAX PROPERTY PURCHASING PER CITY (31.12.2018) MULTIPLIER TAX B POWER (31.12.2018) INDEX 2018

Bad Homburg v. d. H. 54,248 51.14 385% 345% 153.8 (Taunus) 46,248 45.34 410% 595% 139.6 25,194 30.13 357% 450% 129.6 18,311 18.58 357% 470% 183.1 Königstein im Taunus 16,648 25.05 380% 540% 204.4 Neu-Anspach 14,618 36.12 380% 540% 115.3 14,505 55.81 357% 415% 113.3 (Taunus) 10,682 4.40 360% 580% 106.4 9,468 38.34 357% 365% 131.7 Schmitten im Taunus 9,433 35.51 360% 525% 126.3 6,442 71.17 360% 380% 107.2 Glashütten 5,392 27.10 380% 450% 168.6 Grävenwiesbach 5,375 43 15 370% 490% 98.2

Source: Hess. Statutory State Office and Registrations of Cities and Municipalities (multipliers) and IHK Chamber of Industry and Commerce / Michael Bauer Research / Status: 1st quarter 2019 Seite 2

YOUR COMPANY IN THE HOCHTAUNUSKREIS There are very few regions in Europe that combine economic strength and a sophisti- cated infrastructure with a high quality of life and beautiful nature like the - kreis district does. Companies like to settle here successfully just as much as the people from all over the world who work for these companies do.

IN GOOD COMPANY Numerous internationally successful companies from various industries have already chosen the Hochtaunuskreis district as their business location. These include global corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies, some of which are world market leaders in their respective segments. The dynamic and robust economy of the district ensures growth and prosperity for the entire region. IDEALLY LOCATED NATURE AND CULTURE The Hochtaunuskreis district is part of the Nowhere else in Germany can a low moun- densely populated and economically strong tain range be found so close to a vibrant metropolitan region of /- metropolitan region: from the Hochtaunus- and lies in the heart of Europe. It is not only kreis district, you can reach the city centre of extremely popular with employees as an Frankfurt in just 20 minutes. The attractive upscale residential area close to nature and landscape of the Naturpark Taunus national with great recreational value, but also as a park is also very popular with sports enthu- location with ideal transport connections siasts and adventurers. Furthermore, the for companies. One of the largest aviation region attracts visitors with its cultural trea- hubs in the world, several important high- sures from over 2,000 years of history such ways and intersections, an important rail- as the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site way hub nationwide – all of this is in close as well as contemporary art like the „Blick- proximity. achsen“ international sculpture biennial. EDUCATION AND MEDICINE The Hochtaunuskreis district offers a first- class educational landscape. It offers nume- rous well-equipped state and private schools as well as universities, some with an inter- national and multilingual approach. The medical care in the district is also excellent. There are many highly qualified doctors and several clinics, including the Hochtaunus- klinken, which are among the most modern in Germany and employ many renowned specialists.

LOCAL SPECIALISTS Companies also benefit from the good educational facilities in the Frankfurt/Rhine- Main region when it comes to personnel recruitment. Specialists from a wide range of occupational fields are trained in the region, acquire high skills here, live in the Hochtaunuskreis district and are able and willing to help shape the future in inno- vative companies. ©Christina Marx Weilburg

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Bad Homburg B8 GROSSER FELDBERG B455

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