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Edertal is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Its population was 6,181 at the end of 2024. For Edertal, the regional median gross salary was €3,850 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Cheaper rent than any other German city that publishes it, lower unemployment than 62% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 97% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Edertal.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Edertal?

Average net cold rent is 4.59 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): 4.59 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesEdertal highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Edertal 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)4.59 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 275 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.59 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 Edertal?

The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Edertal is 4.5%. 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%12904–6Edertal 4.5%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)3,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.5 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Edertal's nearest airport was KSF, 35 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km35 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKSF3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

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

Monthly mean temperature moved from 1.3°C in January to 18.5°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Edertal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 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 (EEA)4

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
Edertal annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/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 Edertal is 6.0 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/m³436–7Edertal 6.0102 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1027–8155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 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 mean6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)4Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.68 · Feb 15.08 · Mar 18.97 · Apr 26.35 · May 28.11 · Jun 34.4 · Jul 37.56 · Aug 36.76 · Sep 31.3 · Oct 26.34 · Nov 18.74 · Dec 12.77 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -19.12 · Feb -18.92 · Mar -12.47 · Apr -6.95 · May -1.89 · Jun 2.71 · Jul 6.33 · Aug 4.81 · Sep 1.23 · Oct -5.55 · Nov -8.07 · Dec -16.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 2 · Mar 5.3 · Apr 9.5 · May 13.4 · Jun 16.7 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 18.2 · Sep 14.1 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 5.6 · Dec 2.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Adelebsen6,180 residentsBad Rodach6,179 residentsDierdorf6,192 residentsWolfschlugen6,199 residentsSchliengen6,200 residentsGangkofen6,161 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Edertal?

The published population was 6,181 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)10

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population6,181 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)10Official

International community in Edertal

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
Total6,181100.0%
Germany5,67991.9%
Kazakhstan711.1%
Poland691.1%
Ukraine440.7%
Czech Republic290.5%
Not stated260.4%
Iraq250.4%
Russian Federation200.3%
Syrian Arab Republic180.3%
Netherlands170.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan170.3%
Romania140.2%
Turkey130.2%
Serbia110.2%
Austria100.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of90.1%
France80.1%
Greece70.1%
Italy70.1%
United Kingdom70.1%
Latvia50.1%
Philippines50.1%
Albania40.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina40.1%
Slovenia40.1%
Switzerland40.1%
Spain40.1%
Ethiopia40.1%
Georgia40.1%
Kyrgyzstan40.1%
Thailand40.1%
Croatia30.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.0%
Hungary30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
United States30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
India30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total6,181100.0%
Germany5,94296.1%
Ukraine330.5%
Iraq260.4%
Syrian Arab Republic230.4%
Netherlands190.3%
Afghanistan190.3%
Poland170.3%
Turkey110.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of90.1%
Austria60.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Greece50.1%
Italy50.1%
Serbia50.1%
Albania40.1%
France40.1%
Latvia40.1%
Romania40.1%
Spain40.1%
Ethiopia40.1%
United States40.1%
Georgia40.1%
Philippines40.1%
Croatia30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Canada30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Thailand30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Edertal 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 worker62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student64%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Population6,181 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.59 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)3,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate4.5 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Edertal 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 Edertal?

The published population was 6,181 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Edertal?

Average net cold rent is 4.59 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 321 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Edertal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6 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 (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Edertal?

The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Edertal?

The median gross salary is 3,850 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Edertal a good place to live?

Edertal 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 Edertal?

The official country of birth distribution records 6,181 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). Edertal, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/edertal/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Edertal, Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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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. European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  10. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · 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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