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Living in Hohenwestedt

Hohenwestedt is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Hohenwestedt had a population of 5,428 at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary was €3,950 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

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

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 Hohenwestedt.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Hohenwestedt?

Average net cold rent is 5.97 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): 5.97 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesHohenwestedt highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Hohenwestedt 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)5.97 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.6315 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 358 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.97 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 Hohenwestedt?

The unemployment rate is 4.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Hohenwestedt is 4.6%. Of 3,107 cities with data, 1,343 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band822 cities: 2% to under 4%8222–41343 cities: 4% to under 6%13434–6Hohenwestedt 4.6%668 cities: 6% to under 8%6686–8242 cities: 8% to under 10%2428–1026 cities: 10% to under 12%2610–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,950 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.6 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hohenwestedt. 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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Mobility and administration

Hohenwestedt was 50 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km50 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHEI3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

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For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hohenwestedt.

Climate and air quality

Hohenwestedt's monthly mean temperatures were 2°C in January and 17.7°C in July. Hohenwestedt's monthly precipitation totalled 85.9 mm in January and 99.9 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 40.3 hours in January and 225.1 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Hohenwestedt?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency4

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
Hohenwestedt average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hohenwestedt average monthly precipitation, mm02550751008663543361771009470757588JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Hohenwestedt average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024040671231942272182251911551115233JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Hohenwestedt annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/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 Hohenwestedt is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 475 cities with data, 163 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/m³45–645 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³456–7109 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1097–8Hohenwestedt 7.0163 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1638–9101 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1019–1032 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3210–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–133 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³313–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.1 · Feb 4.9 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 14.1 · May 17.7 · Jun 20.8 · Jul 23 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 13.8 · Nov 8.6 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.7 · Feb -0.8 · Mar 0.2 · Apr 3.2 · May 6.6 · Jun 10 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 12.1 · Sep 9.4 · Oct 6.2 · Nov 3.1 · Dec 0.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2 · Feb 2.3 · Mar 4.3 · Apr 8.7 · May 12.5 · Jun 15.5 · Jul 17.7 · Aug 17.5 · Sep 14.2 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 6.1 · Dec 3.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 85.9 · Feb 63.3 · Mar 53.7 · Apr 33.4 · May 61.3 · Jun 76.5 · Jul 99.9 · Aug 94 · Sep 70.3 · Oct 74.8 · Nov 75.4 · Dec 87.5 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 40.3 · Feb 66.6 · Mar 123.1 · Apr 193.9 · May 227.1 · Jun 218.4 · Jul 225.1 · Aug 191.4 · Sep 154.8 · Oct 110.7 · Nov 52.3 · Dec 33.3 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Triftern5,428 residentsLütjenburg5,424 residentsVelburg5,424 residentsGrabow5,422 residentsOvelgönne5,421 residentsSulzbach an der Murr5,421 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Hohenwestedt?

The published population was 5,428 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population5,428 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8Official

International community in Hohenwestedt

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
Total5,368100.0%
Germany4,75488.6%
Poland931.7%
Kazakhstan661.2%
Russian Federation621.2%
Syrian Arab Republic531.0%
Turkey310.6%
Not stated310.6%
Ukraine290.5%
Iraq260.5%
Afghanistan240.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bosnia and Herzegovina180.3%
Croatia160.3%
Lebanon120.2%
Armenia110.2%
Austria90.2%
Romania90.2%
Spain90.2%
Thailand90.2%
Czech Republic80.1%
Serbia70.1%
Brazil70.1%
Pakistan60.1%
Greece50.1%
Italy50.1%
Eritrea50.1%
Dominican Republic40.1%
Australia40.1%
Bulgaria30.1%
Estonia30.1%
Finland30.1%
France30.1%
Lithuania30.1%
Moldova, Republic of30.1%
Portugal30.1%
Cyprus30.1%
Ethiopia30.1%
Libya30.1%
Azerbaijan30.1%
Georgia30.1%
Viet Nam30.1%
India30.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of30.1%
Jordan30.1%
Uzbekistan30.1%
China30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,368100.0%
Germany4,99993.1%
Syrian Arab Republic611.1%
Croatia360.7%
Poland320.6%
Iraq280.5%
Afghanistan260.5%
Ukraine240.4%
Turkey230.4%
Romania150.3%
Armenia150.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Russian Federation130.2%
Eritrea90.2%
Serbia70.1%
Lebanon70.1%
Greece60.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.1%
Italy50.1%
Pakistan50.1%
Thailand50.1%
Austria40.1%
Kazakhstan40.1%
Bulgaria30.1%
Finland30.1%
Kosovo30.1%
Portugal30.1%
Czech Republic30.1%
Belarus30.1%
Ethiopia30.1%
Dominican Republic30.1%
Viet Nam30.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of30.1%
Jordan30.1%
Philippines30.1%
China30.1%
Australia30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Hohenwestedt 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–70%
Population5,428 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.97 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)3,950 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate4.6 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Hohenwestedt 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 Hohenwestedt?

The published population was 5,428 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Hohenwestedt?

Average net cold rent is 5.97 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 418 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Hohenwestedt?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 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 Hohenwestedt?

The unemployment rate is 4.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Hohenwestedt?

The median gross salary is 3,950 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Hohenwestedt a good place to live?

Hohenwestedt 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 Hohenwestedt?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,368 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 14). Hohenwestedt, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/hohenwestedt/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Hohenwestedt, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
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}
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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 air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · 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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  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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