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Living in Korb

Korb is a city in Germany. Residents of Korb numbered 11,607 at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary was €4,500 per month at the end of 2024. Korb recorded annual PM2.5 of 8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 80% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 69% 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 Korb?

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 Korb.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Korb?

Average net cold rent is 8.47 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): 8.47 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesKorb highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Korb 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)8.47 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 508 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8.47 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 Korb?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Korb is 4.2%. 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%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Korb 4.2%624 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
Median gross salary (regional)4,500 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.2 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Korb's nearest airport was STR, 20 km away and offered 80 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count80 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSTR3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Korb's monthly mean temperatures were 2.1°C in January and 20°C in July. Korb's monthly precipitation totalled 39.9 mm in January and 81.3 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 69.3 hours in January and 241.6 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Korb?

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: 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
Korb average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Korb average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100403337357676817247525050JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Korb average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526069911431872102252422261691167260JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Korb annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/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 Korb is 8.0 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/m³104–54 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/m³1558–9Korb 8.090 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
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.9 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 10.9 · Apr 15.8 · May 19.7 · Jun 23 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 5.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.6 · Feb -0.3 · Mar 2.5 · Apr 5.7 · May 9.7 · Jun 13.1 · Jul 15 · Aug 14.7 · Sep 10.8 · Oct 7.1 · Nov 3 · Dec 0.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 3 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10.7 · May 14.6 · Jun 18.1 · Jul 20 · Aug 19.7 · Sep 15.3 · Oct 10.7 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 2.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 39.9 · Feb 32.7 · Mar 36.5 · Apr 35.4 · May 76.3 · Jun 75.6 · Jul 81.3 · Aug 72.1 · Sep 47.4 · Oct 51.8 · Nov 49.9 · Dec 49.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 69.3 · Feb 91.2 · Mar 142.5 · Apr 186.7 · May 209.5 · Jun 224.6 · Jul 241.6 · Aug 225.6 · Sep 169.4 · Oct 116.4 · Nov 72 · Dec 60.1 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Sinzheim11,608 residentsWalldürn11,614 residentsNeuenrade11,621 residentsWolnzach11,623 residentsLindenberg i.Allgäu11,587 residentsHildburghausen11,632 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Korb?

The published population was 11,607 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population11,607 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Korb

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
Total11,262100.0%
Germany9,16881.4%
Turkey2051.8%
Kosovo1711.5%
Italy1661.5%
Romania1091.0%
Croatia1071.0%
Greece1020.9%
Poland980.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina930.8%
Syrian Arab Republic780.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Czech Republic750.7%
Russian Federation720.6%
Serbia640.6%
Hungary550.5%
Austria420.4%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of410.4%
Bulgaria400.4%
Kazakhstan360.3%
Iraq310.3%
Albania260.2%
Brazil250.2%
Slovenia200.2%
United States200.2%
Ukraine180.2%
Afghanistan180.2%
France170.2%
Nigeria160.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of160.1%
Switzerland150.1%
Spain150.1%
Slovakia140.1%
India140.1%
Gambia130.1%
Portugal120.1%
Eritrea120.1%
United Kingdom110.1%
Thailand110.1%
China110.1%
Lebanon100.1%
Pakistan100.1%
Korea, Republic of100.1%
Moldova, Republic of70.1%
Uzbekistan70.1%
Not stated70.1%
Kyrgyzstan60.1%
Philippines60.1%
Belgium50.0%
Tunisia50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Canada50.0%
Lithuania40.0%
Sweden40.0%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the40.0%
Morocco40.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Togo40.0%
Georgia40.0%
Palestinian territories40.0%
Finland30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Cyprus30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Libya30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Bolivia, Plurinational State of30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Peru30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Korea, Democratic People'S Republic of30.0%
Japan30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total11,262100.0%
Germany9,48784.2%
Italy2822.5%
Turkey2232.0%
Croatia1681.5%
Kosovo1661.5%
Greece1411.3%
Syrian Arab Republic820.7%
Bosnia and Herzegovina620.6%
Romania500.4%
Serbia500.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria470.4%
Austria370.3%
Poland320.3%
Iraq300.3%
Hungary290.3%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of270.2%
Albania260.2%
Spain250.2%
Nigeria230.2%
Afghanistan190.2%
Portugal150.1%
Gambia150.1%
Slovenia140.1%
India130.1%
United States120.1%
China120.1%
Switzerland110.1%
Ukraine110.1%
France100.1%
Slovakia100.1%
Russian Federation100.1%
Pakistan100.1%
Thailand100.1%
Sweden80.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of70.1%
United Kingdom60.1%
Netherlands50.0%
Eritrea50.0%
Togo50.0%
Czech Republic40.0%
Algeria40.0%
Philippines40.0%
Korea, Republic of40.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Peru30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Korea, Democratic People'S Republic of30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

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

Is Korb 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Population11,607 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.47 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,500 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate4.2 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean8 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 Korb 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 Korb?

The published population was 11,607 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Korb?

Average net cold rent is 8.47 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 593 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Korb?

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: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Korb?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Korb?

The median gross salary is 4,500 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Korb a good place to live?

Korb 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 Korb?

The official country of birth distribution records 11,262 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). Korb, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/korb/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Korb, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
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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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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