Mind, the ownership statistics may not be fully reflective of the ability to afford a home in Germany. There's a long rental tradition in Germany with strong tenants rights.
Just not true. German cities are constantly listed on „bubble“ lists, because property prices are rising way faster than rents. When you buy property in Frankfurt or Munich, you are betting on further price increases without any hope of profitability through renting it out.
2- By taking painfully long commutes to cheaper locations.
3- By living with parents/partner. This is not an option for most people, but probably what makes moving to a job a difficult situation.
> what kind of people are able to afford a house?
Apparently, half of Germany can't afford a home.
- https://www.statista.com/statistics/246355/home-ownership-ra...