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Living in Blankenheim

Blankenheim is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Blankenheim numbered 8,434 residents at the end of 2024. Regional median gross salary figures for Blankenheim showed €4,000 per month at the end of 2024.

Cheaper rent than 83% of German cities that publish it and higher unemployment than 66% of German cities that publish it.

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in GermanyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Blankenheim.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Blankenheim?

Average net cold rent is 5.01 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), 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): 5.01 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesBlankenheim highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Blankenheim 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)5.01 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 301 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.01 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: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Blankenheim?

The unemployment rate is 5.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Blankenheim is 5.8%. 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%12904–6Blankenheim 5.8%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
Median gross salary (regional)4,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.8 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Blankenheim. 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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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Blankenheim. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Blankenheim's nearest airport was CGN, 59 km away and offered 92 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count92 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km59 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCGN3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Blankenheim. 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)

For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Blankenheim.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 0.7°C in January to 17°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 49.5 mm in January and 67.5 mm in July. Blankenheim's average monthly sunshine was 50.3 hours in January and 209.6 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Blankenheim average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Blankenheim average monthly precipitation, mm020406080504743416063687653565356JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Blankenheim average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522050731251731922042101941521025142JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3 · Feb 4.2 · Mar 8.2 · Apr 12.9 · May 16.6 · Jun 20 · Jul 21.9 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 12.7 · Nov 7.1 · Dec 3.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.6 · Feb -1.3 · Mar 0.8 · Apr 3.6 · May 7.2 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 11.9 · Sep 8.9 · Oct 6 · Nov 2.2 · Dec -0.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.7 · Feb 1.4 · Mar 4.3 · Apr 8.2 · May 12 · Jun 15.1 · Jul 17 · Aug 16.8 · Sep 13 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 4.6 · Dec 1.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 49.5 · Feb 47.3 · Mar 43 · Apr 40.8 · May 59.7 · Jun 62.6 · Jul 67.5 · Aug 75.5 · Sep 53.4 · Oct 55.5 · Nov 53.2 · Dec 55.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 50.3 · Feb 73.3 · Mar 124.9 · Apr 172.9 · May 192.2 · Jun 204.2 · Jul 209.6 · Aug 194.2 · Sep 151.8 · Oct 101.6 · Nov 51.3 · Dec 42 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Doberlug-Kirchhain8,438 residentsBallenstedt8,422 residentsFurtwangen im Schwarzwald8,420 residentsKahl am Main8,457 residentsStaufen im Breisgau8,459 residentsReilingen8,404 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Blankenheim?

The published population was 8,434 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population8,434 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8Official

International community in Blankenheim

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
Total8,373100.0%
Germany7,31787.4%
Russian Federation1872.2%
Kazakhstan1531.8%
Poland1101.3%
Ukraine740.9%
Turkey530.6%
Syrian Arab Republic480.6%
Netherlands270.3%
Romania220.3%
Moldova, Republic of180.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Belgium170.2%
Kyrgyzstan160.2%
Not stated150.2%
Finland130.2%
Austria130.2%
United States120.1%
Afghanistan120.1%
Bulgaria110.1%
Tajikistan110.1%
Italy100.1%
Lithuania100.1%
Kosovo100.1%
Azerbaijan100.1%
Philippines100.1%
Spain90.1%
Serbia90.1%
Albania80.1%
France80.1%
Croatia80.1%
Latvia80.1%
Czech Republic80.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of80.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.1%
Hungary70.1%
Lebanon70.1%
United Kingdom60.1%
Uzbekistan60.1%
Nigeria50.1%
Brazil50.1%
Armenia50.1%
India50.1%
Thailand50.1%
Greece40.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Guinea40.0%
Sri Lanka40.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Norway30.0%
Ethiopia30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Somalia30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Costa Rica30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
Iraq30.0%
Lao People'S Democratic Republic30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
China30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total8,373100.0%
Germany7,84293.7%
Ukraine670.8%
Poland500.6%
Turkey420.5%
Syrian Arab Republic340.4%
Netherlands260.3%
Romania210.3%
Belgium170.2%
Austria170.2%
Russian Federation160.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria130.2%
Finland130.2%
Croatia120.1%
Tajikistan120.1%
Italy110.1%
Spain100.1%
Albania80.1%
Moldova, Republic of80.1%
Kosovo80.1%
Azerbaijan80.1%
Lebanon80.1%
Latvia70.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.1%
Armenia70.1%
Philippines70.1%
Nigeria60.1%
Afghanistan60.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of60.1%
Lithuania50.1%
Luxembourg50.1%
Somalia50.1%
Greece40.0%
Guinea40.0%
United States40.0%
Sri Lanka40.0%
Kazakhstan40.0%
Uncertain40.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%
France30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Portugal30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Serbia30.0%
Eritrea30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Iraq30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Thailand30.0%
China30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Blankenheim 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 worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student63%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement60%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Population8,434 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.01 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate5.8 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Blankenheim 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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Common questions

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

How many people live in Blankenheim?

The published population was 8,434 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Blankenheim?

Average net cold rent is 5.01 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 351 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

What is the unemployment rate in Blankenheim?

The unemployment rate is 5.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Blankenheim?

The median gross salary is 4,000 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Blankenheim a good place to live?

Blankenheim 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 Blankenheim?

The official country of birth distribution records 8,373 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). Blankenheim, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/blankenheim/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-06
  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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