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Living in Gersfeld (Rhön)

Gersfeld (Rhön) had 5,352 residents at the end of 2024 and is a city in Germany. Population density was 59.9 people per km² in 2024. Gigabit broadband availability was 64.3% in 2025. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €10 per m² per month in 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 4.71 µg/m³ in 2024. The city covered 89.3 km² in 2024.

Cheaper rent than 83% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 82% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 98% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Gersfeld (Rhön)?

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 Gersfeld (Rhön).Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

Average net cold rent is 5.23 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): 5.23 EUR/m²/month · Destatis6

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Gersfeld (Rhön) yet.

Net rent across major citiesGersfeld (Rhön) highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Gersfeld (Rhön) 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)5.23 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate10 EUR/m²/month2024BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 314 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.23 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 Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Gersfeld (Rhön) is 3.7%. 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%8012–4Gersfeld (Rhön) 3.7%1290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6624 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 availability49.24 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de5Official
Gigabit broadband availability64.32 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.7 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gersfeld (Rhön). 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 Gersfeld (Rhön). Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents164.2 per 100,0002024BBSR INKAR — physicians per 100,000 residents (indicator 8102)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Gersfeld (Rhön) 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.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport6 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportERF13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport94.1 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gersfeld (Rhön). 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 Gersfeld (Rhön).

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 2.83 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual PM10 was 7.6 µg/m³ in 2024.

Is the air quality good in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

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

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.71 µg/m³ · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.11
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gersfeld (Rhön) average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND19°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gersfeld (Rhön) average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140998082611008412492939591106JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Gersfeld (Rhön) average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522056781201741992042122051481045745JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gersfeld (Rhön) annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.515407.6PM1010402.8NO₂µg/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 Gersfeld (Rhön) is 4.7 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/m³104–5Gersfeld (Rhön) 4.74 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/m³1558–990 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
NO₂ — annual mean2.83 µg/m³country median 13.62024Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.11Official
NO₂ — latest reading2.08 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.11Official
PM10 — annual mean7.55 µg/m³country median 13.42024Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.11Official
PM2.5 — annual mean4.71 µg/m³country median 8.02024Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.11Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0 · Feb 0.8 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 10 · May 14.1 · Jun 17.3 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 19.3 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 4.3 · Dec 1.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Wasserkuppe16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.3 · Feb -4.1 · Mar -1.7 · Apr 2 · May 5.8 · Jun 8.9 · Jul 11.1 · Aug 11.1 · Sep 7.6 · Oct 3.8 · Nov -0.3 · Dec -3.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Wasserkuppe16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.2 · Feb -1.9 · Mar 1.1 · Apr 5.6 · May 9.6 · Jun 12.8 · Jul 14.8 · Aug 14.7 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 6.2 · Nov 1.9 · Dec -1.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Wasserkuppe16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.9 · Feb 79.5 · Mar 82.1 · Apr 60.7 · May 99.5 · Jun 84.4 · Jul 123.6 · Aug 92.4 · Sep 93.1 · Oct 95.4 · Nov 90.9 · Dec 105.6 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Wasserkuppe16Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 55.6 · Feb 78.1 · Mar 119.6 · Apr 173.6 · May 198.5 · Jun 204 · Jul 212.1 · Aug 204.5 · Sep 147.9 · Oct 104 · Nov 56.7 · Dec 45.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Wasserkuppe16Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.3 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)9Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Wannweil5,352 residentsStühlingen5,351 residentsHagenbach5,354 residentsOtterberg5,348 residentsEsterwegen5,357 residentsObrigheim5,357 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The published population was 5,352 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gersfeld (Rhön) residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.3%Foreign residents 6.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area89.34 km²31 Dec 2024Official German municipality area in the 31.12.2024 municipal directory.10Official
Foreign residents359 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities18Official
Population density59.91 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.10Official
Population5,352 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents1,453 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Catholic share27.7 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other1,257 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other, share23.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant residents2,541 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant share48.4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official

International community in Gersfeld (Rhön)

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
Total5,253100.0%
Germany4,52186.1%
Kazakhstan1703.2%
Russian Federation741.4%
Poland681.3%
Ukraine551.0%
Czech Republic360.7%
Romania330.6%
Syrian Arab Republic210.4%
United States160.3%
Not stated150.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Moldova, Republic of140.3%
Serbia140.3%
Eritrea130.2%
Afghanistan130.2%
Bulgaria120.2%
Slovakia120.2%
Austria110.2%
Turkey110.2%
Hungary100.2%
Somalia100.2%
France90.2%
Kosovo90.2%
Philippines90.2%
Italy80.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of70.1%
Pakistan60.1%
Argentina40.1%
Thailand40.1%
Croatia30.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Greece30.1%
Latvia30.1%
Netherlands30.1%
Norway30.1%
Switzerland30.1%
Spain30.1%
United Kingdom30.1%
Nigeria30.1%
Libya30.1%
Morocco30.1%
Brazil30.1%
Canada30.1%
Colombia30.1%
Azerbaijan30.1%
Iraq30.1%
Kyrgyzstan30.1%
Korea, Republic of30.1%

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
Total5,253100.0%
Germany4,89393.1%
Ukraine480.9%
Romania380.7%
Poland310.6%
Syrian Arab Republic200.4%
Somalia180.3%
Afghanistan180.3%
Turkey150.3%
Serbia150.3%
Eritrea140.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria120.2%
Russian Federation120.2%
Kosovo90.2%
Spain90.2%
United States90.2%
Slovakia80.2%
Italy70.1%
Austria70.1%
Kazakhstan70.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.1%
Iraq60.1%
Pakistan60.1%
Greece40.1%
Philippines40.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Latvia30.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.1%
Netherlands30.1%
Hungary30.1%
United Kingdom30.1%
Nigeria30.1%
Argentina30.1%
Brazil30.1%
Jordan30.1%
Thailand30.1%
Stateless30.1%

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

Is Gersfeld (Rhön) 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 worker61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student61%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family65%strong on family, weak on safety · range 54–76%
Retirement66%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 55–77%
Foreign residents359 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population5,352 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
NO₂ — latest reading2.08 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official source · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.23 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability49.24 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability64.32 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier394 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de17Official
Local property-tax multiplier450 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de17Official

Common questions

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

How many people live in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The published population was 5,352 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

Average net cold rent is 5.23 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 366 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted..

What is the unemployment rate in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The median gross salary is 3,800 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

How many foreign residents live in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

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

Is Gersfeld (Rhön) a good place to live?

Gersfeld (Rhön) 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 Gersfeld (Rhön)?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,253 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). Gersfeld (Rhön), Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/gersfeld-rhon/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  3. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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