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Living in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.

A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €7 per m² per month in 2024. The foreign population count was 121 in May 2022. Königstein/Sächs. Schw. is in Germany; its population was 2,151 at the end of 2024.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

Average net cold rent is 4.66 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): 4.66 EUR/m²/month · Destatis5

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Königstein/Sächs. Schw. yet.

Net rent across major citiesKönigstein/Sächs. Schw. highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Königstein/Sächs. Schw. highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€4.66Königstein/Sächs. Schw.net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.66 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.6331 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate7 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 280 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.66 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 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

The unemployment rate is 5.3 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Königstein/Sächs. Schw. is 5.3%. 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%13434–6Königstein/Sächs. Schw. 5.3%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
Gigabit broadband availability0.28 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,600 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official
Unemployment rate5.3 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Königstein/Sächs. Schw.. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was DRS, 32 km away, with 18 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 0.28% at the end of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport18 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat9Official
Nearest airportDRS13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv10Official
Distance to nearest airport32 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv10Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Königstein/Sächs. Schw.. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Königstein/Sächs. Schw. average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Königstein/Sächs. Schw. average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100634554386687959361615961JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Königstein/Sächs. Schw. average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024046731241872152092222181581014740JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.8 · Feb 3.4 · Mar 7.7 · Apr 13.8 · May 18.3 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.8 · Aug 23.6 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 12.5 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 2.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.8 · Feb -2.2 · Mar 0.3 · Apr 4 · May 8 · Jun 11.3 · Jul 13.2 · Aug 13 · Sep 9.5 · Oct 5.8 · Nov 1.9 · Dec -1.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.5 · Feb 0.5 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 8.9 · May 13.2 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 18.2 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 8.9 · Nov 4.1 · Dec 0.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 62.5 · Feb 44.8 · Mar 54.4 · Apr 38.2 · May 66.3 · Jun 86.7 · Jul 94.6 · Aug 92.9 · Sep 60.9 · Oct 60.7 · Nov 58.5 · Dec 61.4 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf11Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 46.3 · Feb 72.6 · Mar 124 · Apr 187.4 · May 214.5 · Jun 209 · Jul 221.6 · Aug 218.2 · Sep 157.6 · Oct 101.1 · Nov 47 · Dec 39.6 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf11Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature8.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)7Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Veringenstadt2,149 residentsRerik2,166 residentsGarz/Rügen2,170 residentsGebesee2,181 residentsDommitzsch2,198 residentsOstritz2,198 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 27.1 km² in 2024. Population density was 79.5 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

The published population was 2,151 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Königstein/Sächs. Schw. residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.4%Foreign residents 5.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area27.05 km²31 Dec 2024Official German municipality area in the 31.12.2024 municipal directory.8Official
Foreign residents121 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities13Official
Population density79.52 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.8Official
Population2,151 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis6Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents60 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official
Catholic share2.9 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official
No religion or other1,767 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official
No religion or other, share84.6 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official
Protestant residents261 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official
Protestant share12.5 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit12Official

Is Königstein/Sächs. Schw. a good place to live?

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 46–72%
Foreign residents121 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population2,151 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.66 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Gigabit broadband availability0.28 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)3,600 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Unemployment rate5.3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Königstein/Sächs. Schw. 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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Common questions

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

How many people live in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

The published population was 2,151 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

Average net cold rent is 4.66 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 326 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

What is the unemployment rate in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

The unemployment rate is 5.3 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

The median gross salary is 3,600 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

How many foreign residents live in Königstein/Sächs. Schw.?

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

Is Königstein/Sächs. Schw. a good place to live?

Königstein/Sächs. Schw. 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Königstein/Sächs. Schw., Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/konigstein-sachs-schw/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Königstein/Sächs. Schw., Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/konigstein-sachs-schw/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. All recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in the BBSR/PKS Kreis indicator. inkar.de · checked 2026-07-16
  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  4. Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV · gigabitgrundbuch.bund.de · checked 2026-07-14
  5. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-26
  6. Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis destatis.de · checked 2026-07-14
  7. DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster) DWD Climate Data Center · opendata.dwd.de · checked 2026-06-05
  8. Official German municipality area in the 31.12.2024 municipal directory. destatis.de · checked 2024-12-31
  9. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  10. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  1. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Lichtenhain-Mittelndorf WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  2. Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit Zensus 2022 · destatis.de · checked 2026-09-01
  3. Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities Zensus 2022 regional tables · destatis.de · checked 2026-07-26

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