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Kreuzau is a city in Germany. Its population was 18,149 at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary was €4,050 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 in the air was 9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 88% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 71% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Kreuzau.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Kreuzau?

Average net cold rent is 6.04 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): 6.04 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesKreuzau highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kreuzau 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)6.04 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 362 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.04 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 Kreuzau?

The unemployment rate is 7.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Kreuzau is 7.4%. 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%12904–6624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8Kreuzau 7.4%228 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)4,050 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate7.4 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Kreuzau's nearest airport was CGN, 48 km away and offered 92 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count92 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km48 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCGN3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 0°C in January to 17.1°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Kreuzau?

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: European Environment Agency4

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Kreuzau annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/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 Kreuzau is 9.0 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/m³1558–990 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–10Kreuzau 9.030 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 mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 10.93 · Feb 16.77 · Mar 19.63 · Apr 23.96 · May 27.45 · Jun 30.85 · Jul 38.38 · Aug 35.89 · Sep 32.29 · Oct 24.06 · Nov 17.04 · Dec 12.28 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -15.56 · Feb -20.53 · Mar -13.49 · Apr -6.15 · May -2.26 · Jun 2.92 · Jul 4.49 · Aug 4.04 · Sep 1.23 · Oct -5.06 · Nov -7.02 · Dec -17.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 0 · Feb 0.42 · Mar 3.58 · Apr 7.72 · May 11.56 · Jun 15.09 · Jul 17.15 · Aug 16.74 · Sep 13.08 · Oct 8.95 · Nov 4.57 · Dec 1.13 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Taufkirchen18,140 residentsVechelde18,138 residentsKonz18,121 residentsGroßenhain18,183 residentsSchwalbach18,108 residentsIsmaning18,093 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Kreuzau?

The published population was 18,149 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)10

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population18,149 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)10Official

International community in Kreuzau

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
Total18,061100.0%
Germany15,76487.3%
Russian Federation3281.8%
Poland2961.6%
Kazakhstan2581.4%
Ukraine1420.8%
Turkey1290.7%
Syrian Arab Republic760.4%
Netherlands510.3%
Romania460.3%
Kosovo450.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Iraq440.2%
Not stated410.2%
Belgium390.2%
Afghanistan380.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of380.2%
Serbia360.2%
Kyrgyzstan330.2%
Hungary320.2%
France300.2%
Greece300.2%
Czech Republic290.2%
Italy270.1%
Spain270.1%
Bulgaria230.1%
Moldova, Republic of230.1%
Austria210.1%
China200.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.1%
Uzbekistan190.1%
Sri Lanka180.1%
United Kingdom160.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of150.1%
Portugal140.1%
Armenia140.1%
Georgia140.1%
United States120.1%
Albania110.1%
Nigeria110.1%
Lebanon110.1%
Switzerland100.1%
Philippines100.1%
Tajikistan100.1%
Croatia90.0%
Brazil90.0%
India90.0%
Guinea80.0%
Thailand80.0%
Slovakia70.0%
Morocco70.0%
Viet Nam70.0%
Latvia60.0%
Somalia60.0%
Azerbaijan60.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Eritrea50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Indonesia50.0%
Mongolia50.0%
Pakistan50.0%
Belarus40.0%
Kenya40.0%
Bangladesh40.0%
Taiwan, Province of China40.0%
Australia40.0%
Estonia30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Ethiopia30.0%
Benin30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the30.0%
Mali30.0%
Mozambique30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Seychelles30.0%
Togo30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Peru30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Korea, Republic of30.0%
United Arab Emirates30.0%
Malaysia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total18,061100.0%
Germany16,88193.5%
Ukraine1150.6%
Turkey1120.6%
Poland1070.6%
Syrian Arab Republic880.5%
Iraq470.3%
Afghanistan430.2%
Netherlands420.2%
Romania380.2%
Russian Federation380.2%
Show 57 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Greece350.2%
Italy320.2%
Hungary300.2%
Belgium270.1%
Bulgaria260.1%
China260.1%
Kosovo240.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of220.1%
Serbia190.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina180.1%
Portugal180.1%
Spain180.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of170.1%
Moldova, Republic of160.1%
Austria160.1%
Armenia140.1%
Georgia140.1%
Eritrea120.1%
Guinea100.1%
Lebanon100.1%
Nigeria90.0%
Mongolia90.0%
France80.0%
United Kingdom80.0%
Thailand80.0%
Somalia70.0%
Kazakhstan70.0%
Togo60.0%
Azerbaijan60.0%
Stateless60.0%
Morocco50.0%
Viet Nam50.0%
Pakistan50.0%
Tajikistan50.0%
Lithuania40.0%
Slovakia40.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Brazil40.0%
United States40.0%
Bangladesh40.0%
Albania30.0%
Croatia30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Mali30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Seychelles30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
India30.0%
Nepal30.0%
Philippines30.0%
Malaysia30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

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

Is Kreuzau 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 employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement59%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 46–72%
Population18,149 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.04 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,050 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate7.4 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean9 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 Kreuzau 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 Kreuzau?

The published population was 18,149 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Kreuzau?

Average net cold rent is 6.04 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 423 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Kreuzau?

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: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Kreuzau?

The unemployment rate is 7.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Kreuzau?

The median gross salary is 4,050 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Kreuzau a good place to live?

Kreuzau 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 Kreuzau?

The official country of birth distribution records 18,061 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). Kreuzau, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/kreuzau/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Kreuzau, Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
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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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  10. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05

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