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Living in Eschweiler

In Eschweiler, rents across existing tenancies average €5.98 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 8.2% (2022).

For Eschweiler, the unemployment rate was 8.2% in May 2022. Gigabit broadband availability was 90% in 2025. Car density was 567 vehicles per 1,000 residents in 2026. A city-level estimate placed average net cold rent at €9.32 per m² per month in June 2026. Eschweiler had a population of 57,534 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-09-2335 sources

Population57,534people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Median gross salary (region)4,100EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Average net rent5.98EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81 — 3% aboveOfficial source · Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)
Unemployment rate8.2%country median 5.1% — 61% aboveOfficial source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Recorded crime8,281incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise
PM2.5, annual mean8µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Aachen Wilhelmstraße)

Higher unemployment than 92% of German cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 67% 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 Eschweiler?

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 Eschweiler?

Average net cold rent is 5.98 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): 5.98 EUR/m²/month · Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)6
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Eschweiler recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Mobile plan, 10 GB€50
Internet, 60 Mbps€49
Net rent across major citiesEschweiler highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Eschweiler highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Munich€15.38
Hamburg€9.94
Stuttgart€9.72
Augsburg€9.10
Dortmund€6.00
Eschweiler€5.98
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Mannheim€9.09
Berlin€7.71
Dresden€7.20
Bielefeld€6.72
Duisburg€6.66
Leipzig€6.27
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited48.95 EUR/month30 Sept 2026MagentaZuhause L 100 Mbps14Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB49.95 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Telekom MagentaMobil M21Official · national market
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.98 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.8115 May 2022Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate9.32 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026miet-check Mietspiegel Eschweiler34Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Is Eschweiler 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on education · range 46–64%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on education · range 47–67%
Family50%strong on family, weak on education · range 40–60%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–67%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 359 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.98 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 Eschweiler?

The unemployment rate is about 8.2 % (May 2022). Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities25

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Eschweiler is 8.2%. Of 3,080 cities with data, 1,332 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability37.7 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de4Official
Gigabit broadband availability90.02 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,100 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate8.2 %country median 5.1%15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities25Official

What does a salary buy in Eschweiler?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,100 (Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,997of €2,655 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
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  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions.€2,655
Rent, 60 m²€9.32/m² advertised for new lettings (market price · miet-check Mietspiegel Eschweiler · 2026-06-04). Official average for existing leases: €5.98/m² (official · Destatis · 2022-05-15).− €559
Internet€49 · official · MagentaZuhause L 100 Mbps · 2026-09-30− €49
Mobile plan€50 · official · Telekom MagentaMobil M · 2026-09-30− €50
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,997
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Eschweiler Salary needed to live in Eschweiler

Public employment service

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital beds per 100,000 residents713.5 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)2Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Eschweiler 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 100,000 residents713.5 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesEschweiler highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Eschweiler highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Bremen15,424
Frankfurt14,600
Berlin13,900
Hanover13,192
Cologne12,343
Dortmund12,283
Dusseldorf12,172
Leipzig11,129
Essen9,619
Dresden8,853
Stuttgart8,552
Munich6,214
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents8,281 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise18Official · district-level figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport10 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportMST13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport37.6 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Eschweiler. 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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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Eschweiler?

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: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Aachen Wilhelmstraße)11

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 Eschweiler is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 477 cities with data, 164 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Eschweiler Indestraße)9Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Stolberg Rathausstraße)10Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Aachen Wilhelmstraße)11Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.7 · Feb 6.8 · Mar 10.6 · Apr 14.7 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.4 · Jul 23.7 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 19.4 · Oct 14.8 · Nov 9.4 · Dec 5.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Aachen22Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.8 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 3.4 · Apr 5.8 · May 9.3 · Jun 12 · Jul 14.4 · Aug 14 · Sep 11.2 · Oct 7.7 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 1.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Aachen22Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.2 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10 · May 13.8 · Jun 16.6 · Jul 18.7 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 14.8 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 6.7 · Dec 3.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Aachen22Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 64.3 · Feb 63.4 · Mar 59.3 · Apr 53.5 · May 65 · Jun 70 · Jul 79 · Aug 80.6 · Sep 68.1 · Oct 66.1 · Nov 66.6 · Dec 74.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Aachen22Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 68.3 · Feb 75 · Mar 126.2 · Apr 168.7 · May 194.9 · Jun 207.9 · Jul 208.1 · Aug 196.9 · Sep 151.3 · Oct 121.5 · Nov 68 · Dec 52.5 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Aachen22Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.8 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)8Official · land

Similar climate. In Germany: Werl ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Antwerp (Belgium) ±0.5 °C, Ghent (Belgium) ±0.5 °C, Reims (France) ±1.0 °C, Leuven (Belgium) ±0.5 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±1.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

The city covered 75.8 km² in 2024. Population density was 759.5 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Eschweiler?

The published population was 57,534 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents567 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality13Official
City area75.75 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official
Foreign residents7,764 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities24Official
Population density759.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.15Official
Population57,534 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents29,086 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Catholic share50.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other21,654 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other, share37.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant residents6,356 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant share11.1 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official

International community in Eschweiler

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
Total57,093100.0%
Germany46,28181.1%
Poland1,6742.9%
Turkey9161.6%
Syrian Arab Republic8121.4%
Romania6951.2%
Russian Federation5721.0%
Kazakhstan4910.9%
Morocco4720.8%
Kosovo2870.5%
Iraq2620.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Ukraine2390.4%
Serbia2250.4%
Croatia2240.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2170.4%
Netherlands2030.4%
Greece1950.3%
Portugal1710.3%
Iran, Islamic Republic of1620.3%
Italy1550.3%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of1450.3%
Albania1410.2%
Belgium1380.2%
Bulgaria1340.2%
Afghanistan1330.2%
Nigeria1270.2%
Kyrgyzstan840.1%
Pakistan840.1%
Viet Nam790.1%
Not stated790.1%
Spain780.1%
Thailand780.1%
France770.1%
Lebanon770.1%
Czech Republic760.1%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the720.1%
Austria590.1%
India580.1%
Hungary530.1%
United Kingdom510.1%
Ghana510.1%
Uzbekistan460.1%
Moldova, Republic of440.1%
Togo420.1%
China370.1%
Brazil360.1%
Slovenia350.1%
United States350.1%
Lithuania320.1%
Armenia310.1%
Eritrea300.1%
Slovakia280.0%
Azerbaijan260.0%
Somalia230.0%
Georgia210.0%
Algeria190.0%
Angola190.0%
Sri Lanka190.0%
Mongolia190.0%
Guinea180.0%
Saudi Arabia170.0%
Kenya160.0%
Switzerland150.0%
Congo150.0%
Belarus140.0%
Argentina140.0%
Jordan140.0%
Philippines140.0%
Tajikistan140.0%
Estonia120.0%
Cameroon120.0%
Tunisia120.0%
Egypt120.0%
Latvia110.0%
Ethiopia110.0%
Côte D'Ivoire110.0%
Montenegro100.0%
Luxembourg100.0%
Gambia100.0%
Dominican Republic100.0%
Canada100.0%
Denmark90.0%
Cuba80.0%
Sweden70.0%
South Africa70.0%
Indonesia70.0%
Kuwait70.0%
Ireland60.0%
Uganda60.0%
Mexico60.0%
Bangladesh60.0%
Zimbabwe50.0%
Burkina Faso50.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of50.0%
Israel50.0%
Finland40.0%
Benin40.0%
Liberia40.0%
Mali40.0%
Sudan40.0%
Malta30.0%
Central African Republic30.0%
Chile30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
El Salvador30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Korea, Democratic People'S Republic of30.0%
Lao People'S Democratic Republic30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source20

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total57,093100.0%
Germany49,33286.4%
Turkey9371.6%
Syrian Arab Republic9041.6%
Romania6111.1%
Poland5100.9%
Croatia3120.5%
Greece2710.5%
Kosovo2460.4%
Iraq2450.4%
Morocco2330.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Netherlands2120.4%
Italy2020.4%
Ukraine2020.4%
Portugal1980.3%
Serbia1960.3%
Bulgaria1700.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1590.3%
Afghanistan1570.3%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of1370.2%
Albania1220.2%
Spain1220.2%
Belgium1210.2%
Nigeria1070.2%
Russian Federation1040.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of870.2%
Thailand640.1%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the590.1%
Austria530.1%
Pakistan510.1%
Hungary480.1%
Uncertain470.1%
Ghana450.1%
Eritrea410.1%
Togo400.1%
Viet Nam360.1%
France340.1%
Lithuania340.1%
Azerbaijan320.1%
India310.1%
Somalia280.0%
Brazil260.0%
Kyrgyzstan260.0%
Slovenia230.0%
China220.0%
Guinea200.0%
United States200.0%
Armenia200.0%
Kazakhstan200.0%
Slovakia190.0%
Lebanon190.0%
United Kingdom180.0%
Congo180.0%
Czech Republic170.0%
Angola170.0%
Mongolia160.0%
Ethiopia140.0%
Georgia130.0%
Jordan110.0%
Côte D'Ivoire100.0%
Luxembourg90.0%
Belarus90.0%
Algeria90.0%
Moldova, Republic of80.0%
Benin80.0%
Gambia80.0%
Tunisia80.0%
Stateless80.0%
Egypt70.0%
Sri Lanka70.0%
Estonia60.0%
Kenya60.0%
Uganda60.0%
Montenegro50.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Tajikistan50.0%
Denmark40.0%
Mali40.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Finland30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Sweden30.0%
Burkina Faso30.0%
Guinea-Bissau30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
Chile30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Peru30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Israel30.0%
Lao People'S Democratic Republic30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
United Arab Emirates30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source19

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier490 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de23Official
Local property-tax multiplier520 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de23Official

Alternatives for people set on Eschweiler

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Würselen as an Eschweiler alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Hospital beds, per 100k: 1,221.9 Würselen vs 713.5 Eschweiler+71%
  • Unemployment: 5.3% Würselen vs 8.2% Eschweiler−35%
  • Rent: €6.65/m² Würselen vs €5.98/m² Eschweiler+11%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,100 Würselen vs €4,100 Eschweilerno percentage
  • Residents: 40,145 Würselen vs 57,534 Eschweiler−30%
  • Nearest airport: 26.9 km Würselen vs 37.6 km Eschweiler−28%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 8,281 Würselen vs 8,281 Eschweilersame level
Full comparisonMore about Würselen

Unna as an Eschweiler alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 126 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Unemployment: 4.6% Unna vs 8.2% Eschweiler−44%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,915 Unna vs 8,281 Eschweiler−29%
  • Nearest airport: 5.6 km Unna vs 37.6 km Eschweiler−85%
  • Hospital beds, per 100k: 617.4 Unna vs 713.5 Eschweiler−13%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,900 Unna vs €4,100 Eschweiler−5%
  • Residents: 58,333 Unna vs 57,534 Eschweiler+1%
  • Rent: €5.99/m² Unna vs €5.98/m² Eschweilersame level
Full comparisonMore about Unna

Cities near Eschweiler

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Aachen Commuting Zone · 14.7 km away
Rent
8.04 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Aldenhoven 8.8 km away
Rent
5.81 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Würselen 11.0 km away
Rent
6.65 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Baesweiler 11.6 km away
Rent
5.82 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Juelich 12.9 km away
Rent
6.12 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Herzogenrath 14.0 km away
Rent
6.24 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Dueren 14.0 km away
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6.25 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15

Alternative cities in Germany

Other cities in Germany to compare with Eschweiler, nearest in population first.

All Germany cities
Stolberg57,684 residentsWaiblingen57,313 residentsFrankfurt Oder57,107 residentsMeerbusch57,078 residentsNordhorn56,973 residentsBaden-Baden56,881 residents

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School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 15, and public school is free. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Länder Sprachförderung (e.g. Sprachlernklassen BW/Berlin; vorklassen); Starting Opportunities Programme. How to enrol a child (kmk.org).

A country-wide rule for Germany; Eschweiler's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Is Eschweiler part of Aachen?

Eschweiler is in the published commuting zone of Aachen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Aachen city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source12

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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 Eschweiler?

The published population was 57,534 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Eschweiler?

Average net cold rent is 5.98 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 419 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²).

Is the air quality good in Eschweiler?

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: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Aachen Wilhelmstraße).

What is the unemployment rate in Eschweiler?

The unemployment rate is about 8.2 % (May 2022). Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

What is the typical salary around Eschweiler?

The median gross salary is 4,100 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Eschweiler a good place to live?

Eschweiler 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.

Is Eschweiler part of Aachen?

Eschweiler is in the published commuting zone of Aachen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Eschweiler?

Aachen, Aldenhoven, Würselen, Baesweiler, Juelich are near Eschweiler. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Germany live in Eschweiler?

The official country of birth distribution records 46,281 people (81.1%) 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, October 16). Eschweiler, Germany: population, rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 71d28b3abfb746df2d0f533622dfc37e]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/eschweiler/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_eschweiler-germany-population-rent-salary-jobs-safety_a8af638bc5ee,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Eschweiler, Germany: population, rent, salary, jobs, safety},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {71d28b3abfb746df2d0f533622dfc37e},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/eschweiler/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
Markdown citation
[Eschweiler, Germany: population, rent, salary, jobs, safety](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/eschweiler/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; version 71d28b3abfb746df2d0f533622dfc37e; retrieved 2026-10-16; built 2026-10-16.

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