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Living in Herford

In Herford, rents across existing tenancies average €5.78 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 6.8% (2022).

Herford is a city in Germany, with a population of 67,503 at the end of 2024. Gigabit broadband availability was 87.4% in 2025. Car density was 634 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. In May 2022, the unemployment rate was 6.76%.

Last checked 2026-09-2337 sources

Population67,503people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Median gross salary (region)3,800EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Average net rent5.78EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81 — about the sameOfficial source · Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)
Unemployment rate6.76%country median 5.1% — 33% aboveOfficial source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Recorded crime4,728incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise
PM2.5, annual mean9µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Bielefeld Detmolder Straße)

Higher unemployment than 82% of German cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 98% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 70% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Herford?

Average net cold rent is 5.78 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): 5.78 EUR/m²/month · Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)6
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Herford recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

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

net rent, € / m² / month

Munich€15.38
Hamburg€9.94
Stuttgart€9.72
Augsburg€9.10
Dortmund€6.00
Herford€5.78
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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 M23Official · national market
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.78 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81 — about the same15 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 Herford37Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Is Herford 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–62%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on education · range 48–66%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on education · range 48–68%
Family54%strong on family, weak on education · range 44–64%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 47–71%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 347 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.78 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 Herford?

The unemployment rate is about 6.8 % (May 2022).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.76 % · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities27
Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Herford is 6.8%. Of 3,080 cities with data, 1,332 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability78.17 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de4Official
Gigabit broadband availability87.37 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate6.76 %country median 5.1%15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities27Official

What does a salary buy in Herford?

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

regional median gross pay: €3,800 (Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,836of €2,494 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • 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.€2,494
Rent, 60 m²€9.32/m² advertised for new lettings (market price · miet-check Mietspiegel Herford · 2026-06-04). Official average for existing leases: €5.78/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€1,836
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Herford Salary needed to live in Herford

Public employment service

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

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital beds per 100,000 residents1,265 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)2Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Herford 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 residents1,265 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHerford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Herford 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 residents4,728 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise18Official · district-level figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport8 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportPAD13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport56 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

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

GermanIn Person
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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 Herford.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Herford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 Bielefeld Detmolder Straße)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 Herford is 9.0 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 mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Bielefeld-Ost)9Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Bielefeld Detmolder Straße)10Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Bielefeld Detmolder Straße)11Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 5.5 · Mar 9.3 · Apr 14.3 · May 18.2 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 23.4 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 19 · Oct 13.8 · Nov 8.4 · Dec 5.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Salzuflen24Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.2 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 2 · Apr 4.9 · May 8.2 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.4 · Aug 13.4 · Sep 10.3 · Oct 6.9 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 0.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Salzuflen24Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 5.5 · Apr 9.6 · May 13.3 · Jun 16.2 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 18 · Sep 14.3 · Oct 10.1 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 2.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Salzuflen24Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 76.8 · Feb 58.6 · Mar 57.2 · Apr 45.8 · May 60 · Jun 70.6 · Jul 78.6 · Aug 79.7 · Sep 67.7 · Oct 67 · Nov 65.9 · Dec 75.3 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Salzuflen24Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 49.5 · Feb 71.8 · Mar 117.1 · Apr 168.2 · May 202.6 · Jun 199.2 · Jul 204.5 · Aug 189.4 · Sep 142.8 · Oct 106.5 · Nov 52.5 · Dec 41.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Salzuflen24Official · 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: Gentofte (Denmark) ±0.8 °C, Lyngby-Taarbæk (Denmark) ±0.8 °C, Rudersdal (Denmark) ±0.8 °C, Reims (France) ±1.2 °C, Leuven (Belgium) ±0.8 °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 79.2 km² in 2024. Population density was 852.8 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Herford?

The published population was 67,503 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 residents634 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality13Official
City area79.15 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official
Foreign residents9,471 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities26Official
Population density852.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.15Official
Population67,503 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents8,368 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Catholic share12.5 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other33,649 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other, share50.2 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant residents24,974 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant share37.3 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official

International community in Herford

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
Total66,985100.0%
Germany49,36473.7%
Poland2,6143.9%
Russian Federation2,3673.5%
Kazakhstan2,1703.2%
Turkey2,0623.1%
Ukraine9081.4%
Syrian Arab Republic7111.1%
Iraq6030.9%
Kyrgyzstan4690.7%
Kosovo4660.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria4480.7%
Romania3340.5%
Italy3180.5%
Serbia2110.3%
Greece2060.3%
United Kingdom2050.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1930.3%
Croatia1790.3%
Moldova, Republic of1540.2%
Pakistan1240.2%
Lithuania1180.2%
Afghanistan1110.2%
Tajikistan1070.2%
Uzbekistan1040.2%
Azerbaijan990.1%
Not stated990.1%
Albania980.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of890.1%
Lebanon840.1%
Latvia820.1%
Spain770.1%
Armenia740.1%
Tunisia700.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of700.1%
Morocco680.1%
Czech Republic670.1%
Nigeria660.1%
Viet Nam660.1%
Thailand590.1%
Georgia580.1%
India580.1%
Austria560.1%
Hungary510.1%
Belarus460.1%
Guinea460.1%
Eritrea440.1%
China440.1%
France420.1%
Philippines420.1%
Egypt390.1%
United States380.1%
Netherlands370.1%
Jordan320.0%
Ghana310.0%
Brazil290.0%
Slovakia280.0%
Algeria280.0%
Bangladesh260.0%
Libya220.0%
Togo220.0%
Switzerland200.0%
Portugal190.0%
Paraguay190.0%
Slovenia180.0%
Montenegro180.0%
Sri Lanka150.0%
Indonesia150.0%
Denmark130.0%
Côte D'Ivoire120.0%
Somalia120.0%
Ireland110.0%
Chile110.0%
Finland100.0%
Estonia90.0%
Cameroon90.0%
Colombia90.0%
Saudi Arabia90.0%
Australia90.0%
Belgium80.0%
Gambia80.0%
Tanzania, United Republic of80.0%
Argentina80.0%
Sweden70.0%
Mexico70.0%
Palestinian territories70.0%
Korea, Republic of70.0%
United Arab Emirates70.0%
Ethiopia60.0%
Yemen60.0%
Japan60.0%
Mongolia60.0%
Cyprus50.0%
Kenya50.0%
Niger50.0%
Burkina Faso50.0%
South Africa50.0%
Cuba50.0%
Singapore50.0%
Norway40.0%
Rwanda40.0%
Namibia40.0%
Senegal40.0%
Uganda40.0%
Canada40.0%
Israel40.0%
Turkmenistan40.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Malta30.0%
Zimbabwe30.0%
Congo30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Mali30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Chad30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Grenada30.0%
Guatemala30.0%
Haiti30.0%
Peru30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Taiwan, Province of China30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
New Zealand30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source22

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total66,985100.0%
Germany57,51585.9%
Turkey1,4462.2%
Poland8591.3%
Ukraine7181.1%
Iraq6411.0%
Syrian Arab Republic6411.0%
Bulgaria5460.8%
Kosovo4170.6%
Italy4110.6%
Romania3710.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Greece2990.4%
Russian Federation2840.4%
Croatia2780.4%
Serbia2630.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1190.2%
Afghanistan1030.2%
United Kingdom900.1%
Spain890.1%
Lithuania870.1%
Uncertain870.1%
Albania830.1%
Nigeria830.1%
Azerbaijan730.1%
Pakistan720.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of700.1%
Armenia690.1%
Latvia680.1%
Eritrea610.1%
Thailand520.1%
Kazakhstan500.1%
Guinea470.1%
Austria420.1%
India410.1%
Hungary380.1%
Viet Nam370.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of360.1%
Belarus350.1%
Kyrgyzstan340.1%
Morocco330.0%
Lebanon320.0%
Netherlands300.0%
Egypt300.0%
Georgia290.0%
Portugal270.0%
Ghana270.0%
China270.0%
Slovakia250.0%
Bangladesh250.0%
Moldova, Republic of230.0%
Tunisia230.0%
France220.0%
Somalia210.0%
Jordan210.0%
United States190.0%
Sri Lanka170.0%
Sweden160.0%
Algeria160.0%
Libya160.0%
Brazil160.0%
Stateless160.0%
Togo130.0%
Tajikistan130.0%
Denmark110.0%
Indonesia110.0%
Ireland100.0%
Philippines100.0%
Czech Republic90.0%
Estonia70.0%
Slovenia70.0%
Montenegro70.0%
Gambia70.0%
Belgium60.0%
Côte D'Ivoire60.0%
Senegal50.0%
Israel50.0%
Mongolia50.0%
Korea, Republic of50.0%
Uzbekistan50.0%
Kenya40.0%
Rwanda40.0%
Namibia40.0%
Colombia40.0%
Yemen40.0%
United Arab Emirates40.0%
Australia40.0%
Norway30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Congo30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Mali30.0%
Burkina Faso30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Chile30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Myanmar30.0%
Korea, Democratic People'S Republic of30.0%
Japan30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Taiwan, Province of China30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source21

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier430 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de25Official
Local property-tax multiplier440 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de25Official

Alternatives for people set on Herford

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.

Löhne as a Herford alternative in the same region

10 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 4.6% Löhne vs 6.8% Herford−32%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,800 Löhne vs €3,800 Herfordno percentage
  • Rent: €5.41/m² Löhne vs €5.78/m² Herford−6%
  • Residents: 40,826 Löhne vs 67,503 Herford−40%
  • Nearest airport: 65.6 km Löhne vs 56.0 km Herford+17%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,728 Löhne vs 4,728 Herfordsame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³ Löhne vs 9.0 µg/m³ Herfordsame level
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Cities near Herford

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

Bielefeld Commuting Zone · 14.5 km away
Rent
6.72 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2024-03-01
Salary
4,156 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
Bad Salzuflen 6.1 km away
Rent
5.93 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Enger 7.6 km away
Rent
5.42 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Löhne 9.7 km away
Rent
5.41 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Kirchlengern 9.9 km away
Rent
5.19 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Bad Oeynhausen 12.8 km away
Rent
5.98 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Spenge 13.2 km away
Rent
5.41 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Vlotho 13.4 km away
Rent
4.93 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15

Alternative cities in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Aalen67,621 residentsKempten (Allgäu)67,645 residentsNeuwied67,083 residentsDinslaken66,993 residentsCelle66,834 residentsKerpen66,585 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; Herford's school authority applies it locally.

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

Is Herford part of Bielefeld?

Herford is in the published commuting zone of Bielefeld; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Bielefeld 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 Herford?

The published population was 67,503 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Herford?

Average net cold rent is 5.78 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 405 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²).

Is the air quality good in Herford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 Bielefeld Detmolder Straße).

What is the unemployment rate in Herford?

The unemployment rate is about 6.8 % (May 2022). Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

What is the typical salary around Herford?

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

Is Herford a good place to live?

Herford 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 Herford part of Bielefeld?

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

Which cities are near Herford?

Bielefeld, Bad Salzuflen, Enger, Löhne, Kirchlengern are near Herford. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Germany live in Herford?

The official country of birth distribution records 49,364 people (73.7%) 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). Herford, Germany: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 0e323baffd39c283232d5e7a395e0fb3]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/herford/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_herford-germany-population-rent-salary-cost-of-living_6071eaff3a2d,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Herford, Germany: population, rent, salary, cost of living},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {0e323baffd39c283232d5e7a395e0fb3},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/herford/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
Markdown citation
[Herford, Germany: population, rent, salary, cost of living](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/herford/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; version 0e323baffd39c283232d5e7a395e0fb3; retrieved 2026-10-16; built 2026-10-16.

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