Frankfurt and Taunus: Millionaires on the rise!
Königstein im Taunus leads in Hesse with 62.3 income millionaires per 10,000 inhabitants. A look at the current statistics.

Frankfurt and Taunus: Millionaires on the rise!
Hesse is booming, and this is reflected not only in the economy, but also in the growing number of income millionaires. A new analysis shows that in Hesse the number of people with an annual income of over one million euros rose by more than 20 percent to around 2,860 in 2021, compared to 2,355 in 2020. Das reports daily news. The earnings of these millionaires are particularly striking: on average, each of them earned over three million euros.
The Hessian income millionaires accounted for a total of 8.7 billion euros in income in 2021, which corresponds to 5.5 percent of the total income in Hesse. And that despite the fact that they only make up 0.1 percent of Hessian taxpayers. Of course, this increase also has positive effects on the tax authorities: the tax revenue from these high-income citizens amounts to an impressive 3.5 billion euros, i.e. 58.2 percent more than in the previous year.
Density of millionaires in Frankfurt and the surrounding area
When it comes to the density of income millionaires, the Hochtaunuskreis leads with an impressive 18.5 millionaires per 10,000 inhabitants. Together with Königstein, which acts like a magnet for wealthy personalities, he impresses with a top spot in Hesse. Loud Frankfurt T-Online There are 62.3 millionaires per 10,000 inhabitants living in Königstein. Frankfurt didn't have to hide either; With 623 income millionaires and a density of 8.2 per 10,000 residents, the city is an important location for wealthy citizens.
The Main-Taunus district has 7.5 income millionaires per 10,000 inhabitants, putting it in third place in the Hessian rankings. In the city of Wiesbaden, the state capital, the richest income millionaires live on average with 8.5 million euros. The situation looks even rosier in Nidda in der Wetterau, where the figures show average income of 9.8 million euros.
The sources of income of the wealthy
The millionaires in Hesse have a diverse range of sources of income. This includes not only high salaries, but also income from rentals, leasing and operations. The increase in millionaires' income by over 50 percent compared to the previous year is a clear confirmation of their economic success and has a positive effect on the entire economic climate in Hesse.
The picture is rounded off by the Hessian wage and income tax statistics, which show that 53.1 percent of taxpayers have income of up to 35,000 euros. Despite the overwhelming majority of “small” taxpayers, the income millionaires represent a non-negligible source of support for the Hessian financial situation.
Overall, Hesse has a lot to offer - both for its citizens and for those who want to become citizens. Let's stay tuned to see how the numbers will develop further. The possibilities and opportunities in this dynamic market are almost endless.