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Living in Burgau

Burgau is a city in Germany. A city-level estimate placed average net cold rent at €11.69 per m² per month in June 2026. In May 2022, the unemployment rate was 7.11%. At the end of 2024, Burgau had a population of 10,670. The regional median gross salary was €3,850 per month at the end of 2024. Regional disposable income was €30,743 per person per year at the end of 2023.

Higher unemployment than 86% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 64% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Burgau?

Average net cold rent is 11.69 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): 11.69 EUR/m²/month · Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Burgau, Schwaben20

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

Net rent across major citiesBurgau highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Burgau 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)11.69 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Burgau, Schwaben20Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 701 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 11.69 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

What is the unemployment rate in Burgau?

The unemployment rate is about 7.1 % (May 2022).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.11 % · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities19
Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Burgau is 7.1%. 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%12904–6624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8Burgau 7.1%228 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 availability5.73 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Gigabit broadband availability77.58 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Disposable income per resident30,743 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts17Official · district-level figure
GDP per capita50,535 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 rate7.11 %country median 5.1%15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities19Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Burgau. 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 Burgau. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k1,180 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)2Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Burgau 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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Hospital Beds Per 100k1,180 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport21 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportFMM13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport50.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Burgau?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency9

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Burgau annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/m³

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

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Burgau is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 444 cities with data, 155 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–410 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³104–54 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³45–643 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³436–7102 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1027–8155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–9Burgau 8.090 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–1030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–132 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³country median 8.0 — about the same31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency9Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.26 · Feb 16.77 · Mar 22.11 · Apr 28.35 · May 29.38 · Jun 32.86 · Jul 33.32 · Aug 33.44 · Sep 29.04 · Oct 25.54 · Nov 19.92 · Dec 14.13 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -18.76 · Feb -18.07 · Mar -17.84 · Apr -5.46 · May -2.14 · Jun 2.88 · Jul 5.7 · Aug 5.63 · Sep -0.41 · Oct -6.07 · Nov -9 · Dec -17.22 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan -0.96 · Feb 0.05 · Mar 4.17 · Apr 9.05 · May 13.29 · Jun 17.18 · Jul 18.8 · Aug 18.31 · Sep 13.87 · Oct 9.29 · Nov 3.88 · Dec 0.05 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Annual mean temperature8.4 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)8Official · land
Annual PM2.5 over time9 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Burgau by year, µg/m³7.79.210.812.3201420172019202220248.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 33.3% between 2014 and 2024, from 12.0 to 8.0.

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Dießen am Ammersee10,673 residentsMeßstetten10,677 residentsWeinböhla10,659 residentsGernsheim10,685 residentsBad Iburg10,652 residentsTaufkirchen10,652 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 25.9 km² in 2024. Population density was 411.7 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Burgau?

The published population was 10,670 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Burgau residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport82.4%Foreign residents17.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents664 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality10Official
City area25.92 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6Official
Foreign residents1,879 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities18Official
Population density411.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.12Official
Population10,670 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents5,328 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Catholic share52.1 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
No religion or other3,945 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
No religion or other, share38.5 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Protestant residents962 people31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Protestant share9.4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official

International community in Burgau

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
Total10,235100.0%
Germany7,86076.8%
Romania2902.8%
Poland2352.3%
Kosovo2342.3%
Turkey1861.8%
Czech Republic1651.6%
Russian Federation1491.5%
Croatia1281.3%
Italy1121.1%
Kazakhstan1031.0%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Hungary981.0%
Ukraine720.7%
Syrian Arab Republic530.5%
Bosnia and Herzegovina490.5%
Bulgaria340.3%
Serbia340.3%
Afghanistan300.3%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of230.2%
Austria230.2%
Slovakia220.2%
Lebanon190.2%
Moldova, Republic of180.2%
Iraq180.2%
Greece150.1%
Viet Nam150.1%
Philippines150.1%
Thailand150.1%
Albania140.1%
Eritrea140.1%
Kyrgyzstan140.1%
Morocco130.1%
Slovenia110.1%
United States110.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of100.1%
Not stated100.1%
Switzerland90.1%
Tajikistan90.1%
Spain80.1%
Portugal60.1%
United Kingdom60.1%
Brazil60.1%
India60.1%
Uzbekistan60.1%
Netherlands50.0%
Togo50.0%
Belarus40.0%
Georgia40.0%
France30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Benin30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Zimbabwe30.0%
Congo30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Somalia30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Bolivia, Plurinational State of30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Guatemala30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Israel30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Turkmenistan30.0%
China30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total10,235100.0%
Germany8,35981.7%
Kosovo2722.7%
Turkey2652.6%
Romania2342.3%
Poland1801.8%
Croatia1551.5%
Italy1311.3%
Hungary910.9%
Syrian Arab Republic620.6%
Bosnia and Herzegovina430.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Ukraine420.4%
Afghanistan380.4%
Bulgaria280.3%
Greece240.2%
Slovakia220.2%
Austria210.2%
Iraq210.2%
Russian Federation190.2%
Serbia180.2%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of170.2%
Czech Republic160.2%
Albania150.1%
Eritrea140.1%
Thailand120.1%
Spain110.1%
Viet Nam110.1%
Slovenia100.1%
Kazakhstan90.1%
Tajikistan90.1%
United States80.1%
Lebanon80.1%
Philippines70.1%
Uzbekistan50.0%
Portugal40.0%
Belarus40.0%
France30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Norway30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Congo30.0%
Mauritius30.0%
Somalia30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Israel30.0%
Mongolia30.0%
Stateless30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

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

Is Burgau 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–66%
Foreign residents1,879 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population10,670 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)11.69 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026Commercial source · Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Burgau, Schwaben
Fibre-to-the-building availability5.73 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Gigabit broadband availability77.58 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Disposable income per resident30,743 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 3–694.2 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional5Official · district-level figure
Childcare coverage, under 328.3 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional5Official · district-level figure
Local business-tax multiplier330 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich7Official
Local property-tax multiplier310 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich7Official

Common questions

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

How many people live in Burgau?

The published population was 10,670 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Burgau?

Average net cold rent is 11.69 EUR/m² per month (June 2026), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 818 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Burgau, Schwaben.

Is the air quality good in Burgau?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Burgau?

The unemployment rate is about 7.1 % (May 2022). Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

What is the typical salary around Burgau?

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

How many foreign residents live in Burgau?

1,879 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Burgau a good place to live?

Burgau 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 Burgau?

The official country of birth distribution records 10,235 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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  2. Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas) bundes-klinik-atlas.de · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV · gigabitgrundbuch.bund.de · checked 2026-07-14
  4. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-08
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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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  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  7. VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts VGRdL · statistikportal.de · checked 2026-07-14
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