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Living in Betzdorf

Betzdorf is a city in Germany. At the end of 2024, Betzdorf had a population of 10,363. Gigabit broadband availability was 71.8% in 2025. A city-level estimate placed average net cold rent at €8.72 per m² per month in June 2026. Regional disposable income was €26,230 per person per year at the end of 2023.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Betzdorf?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Betzdorf?

Average net cold rent is 8.72 EUR/m² per month (June 2026), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 8.72 EUR/m²/month · Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Betzdorf, Sieg20

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Betzdorf yet.

Net rent across major citiesBetzdorf highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Betzdorf highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€5.99Halle (Saale)net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.72 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Betzdorf, Sieg20Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 523 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8.72 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: June 2026

Work and income

The regional median gross salary was €3,850 per month at the end of 2024. Regional GDP per person was €32,540 at the end of 2023.

What is the unemployment rate in Betzdorf?

The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Betzdorf is 5.6%. Of 2,973 cities with data, 1,290 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band801 cities: 2% to under 4%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Betzdorf 5.6%624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8228 cities: 8% to under 10%2288–1024 cities: 10% to under 12%2410–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability49.18 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Gigabit broadband availability71.84 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Disposable income per resident26,230 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts17Official · district-level figure
GDP per capita32,540 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts17Official · district-level figure
Median gross salary (regional)3,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort)1Official · district-level figure
Unemployment rate5.6 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Betzdorf. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

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Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport92 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportCGN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport52 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Betzdorf. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Betzdorf average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND21°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Betzdorf average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120100848658798210588869295110JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Betzdorf average monthly sunshine, hours0551101652204670122178198201211200146974435JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Betzdorf annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit154010.0PM1010404.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM10 across cities in GermanyWhere Betzdorf lands among 202 measured cities
annual PM10, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band37–818–979–101410–11Betzdorf 10.02011–123412–134613–144114–151915–161116–17417–18218–19

annual PM10, µg/m³ · cities per band

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Westerwald-Herdorf)9Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Westerwald-Herdorf)10Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.9 · Feb 2.9 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 12.1 · May 15.9 · Jun 19 · Jul 21.1 · Aug 20.8 · Sep 16.4 · Oct 11.3 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 2.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Marienberg18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.3 · Feb -1.9 · Mar 0.7 · Apr 4 · May 7.6 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 12.7 · Sep 9.5 · Oct 5.6 · Nov 1.7 · Dec -1.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Marienberg18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.2 · Feb 0.4 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 7.8 · May 11.6 · Jun 14.6 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 16.4 · Sep 12.6 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 3.7 · Dec 0.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Marienberg18Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 99.5 · Feb 83.6 · Mar 86 · Apr 57.9 · May 79.2 · Jun 82.2 · Jul 104.5 · Aug 88.2 · Sep 86.3 · Oct 92.1 · Nov 94.8 · Dec 110.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Marienberg18Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 46.2 · Feb 70.4 · Mar 121.6 · Apr 177.5 · May 198.1 · Jun 200.9 · Jul 211.2 · Aug 200.2 · Sep 146 · Oct 96.9 · Nov 43.8 · Dec 34.5 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Marienberg18Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)8Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities
Braunsbedra10,352 residentsEndingen am Kaiserstuhl10,381 residentsWerlte10,382 residentsKlipphausen10,384 residentsKirchseeon10,342 residentsBad Wildbad10,388 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 1,084 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Betzdorf?

The published population was 10,363 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Betzdorf residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport81.8%Foreign residents18.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area9.56 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)16Official
Cars per 1,000 residents562 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality11Official
City area9.56 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)6Official
Foreign residents1,884 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities19Official
Population density1,084 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.16Official
Population10,363 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents3,710 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Catholic share36.6 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
No religion or other4,341 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
No religion or other, share42.8 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Protestant residents2,090 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Protestant share20.6 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official

International community in Betzdorf

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total10,142100.0%
Germany7,75876.5%
Turkey4274.2%
Syrian Arab Republic2852.8%
Poland1841.8%
Russian Federation1451.4%
Kazakhstan1391.4%
Romania991.0%
Ukraine890.9%
Bulgaria850.8%
Greece730.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo730.7%
Afghanistan730.7%
Iran, Islamic Republic of580.6%
Italy520.5%
Iraq420.4%
Serbia330.3%
Pakistan330.3%
Not stated330.3%
Viet Nam250.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina240.2%
Kyrgyzstan200.2%
Spain190.2%
Lebanon190.2%
Moldova, Republic of160.2%
Tunisia160.2%
Croatia150.1%
Armenia150.1%
Austria140.1%
Libya140.1%
Czech Republic130.1%
Albania120.1%
Thailand120.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of100.1%
Hungary100.1%
Philippines100.1%
France90.1%
Eritrea90.1%
Egypt90.1%
Azerbaijan90.1%
Somalia80.1%
El Salvador80.1%
Slovenia70.1%
Netherlands70.1%
Portugal70.1%
United Kingdom70.1%
Morocco70.1%
Slovakia60.1%
United Arab Emirates60.1%
Belgium50.0%
Kenya50.0%
Brazil50.0%
Chile50.0%
China50.0%
Lithuania40.0%
Belarus40.0%
Côte D'Ivoire40.0%
Sudan40.0%
Argentina40.0%
India40.0%
Finland30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Guinea30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Tanzania, United Republic of30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Colombia30.0%
United States30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Australia30.0%
Papua New Guinea30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total10,142100.0%
Germany8,25481.4%
Turkey4194.1%
Syrian Arab Republic3283.2%
Afghanistan991.0%
Romania950.9%
Bulgaria920.9%
Poland860.8%
Greece840.8%
Ukraine790.8%
Kosovo710.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Italy580.6%
Iran, Islamic Republic of460.5%
Serbia330.3%
Russian Federation320.3%
Iraq240.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina210.2%
Spain200.2%
Armenia200.2%
Pakistan180.2%
Croatia170.2%
Tunisia170.2%
Stateless150.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of120.1%
Portugal120.1%
Albania110.1%
Eritrea110.1%
Somalia110.1%
Austria100.1%
Morocco100.1%
Slovakia90.1%
El Salvador90.1%
Viet Nam80.1%
Thailand80.1%
Uncertain80.1%
Hungary60.1%
Libya60.1%
Egypt50.0%
Belgium40.0%
Moldova, Republic of40.0%
Sudan40.0%
France30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Burkina Faso30.0%
Guinea30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Brazil30.0%
United States30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Turkmenistan30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Is Betzdorf a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents1,884 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population10,363 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.72 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026Commercial source · Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Betzdorf, Sieg
Fibre-to-the-building availability49.18 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Gigabit broadband availability71.84 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Disposable income per resident26,230 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Official source · VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Childcare coverage, ages 3–689 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional5Official · district-level figure
Childcare coverage, under 328.1 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional5Official · district-level figure
Local business-tax multiplier495 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich7Official
Local property-tax multiplier585 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich7Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Betzdorf through valid health insurance.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Betzdorf?

The published population was 10,363 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Betzdorf?

Average net cold rent is 8.72 EUR/m² per month (June 2026), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 610 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Betzdorf, Sieg.

What is the unemployment rate in Betzdorf?

The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Betzdorf?

The median gross salary is 3,850 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort).

How many foreign residents live in Betzdorf?

1,884 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Betzdorf a good place to live?

Betzdorf may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total live in Betzdorf?

The official country of birth distribution records 10,142 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Betzdorf, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, taxes [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/betzdorf/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Betzdorf, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, taxes},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
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  6. Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis destatis.de · checked 2026-07-14
  7. Destatis Realsteuervergleich destatis.de · checked 2026-07-14
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  10. EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Westerwald-Herdorf) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  5. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  6. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-07-12
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  10. Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Betzdorf, Sieg miet-check.de · checked 2026-06-04

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