Living in Liebenwalde
In Liebenwalde, rents across existing tenancies average €4.99 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.1% (2024).
Liebenwalde's population was 4,413 at the end of 2024. The city covered 142.1 km² in 2024. Population density was 31 people per km² in 2024. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €12 per m² per month in 2024. The foreign population count was 91 in May 2022. The nearest airport was BER, 57.2 km away in June 2026.
Cheaper rent than 79% of German cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 98% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 91% of German cities that publish it.
Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Liebenwalde?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Liebenwalde?
Average net cold rent is 4.99 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): 4.99 EUR/m²/month · Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)6
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 48.95 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | MagentaZuhause L 100 Mbps13Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 49.95 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Telekom MagentaMobil M18Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 4.99 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81 | 15 May 2022 | Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²)6Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate | 12 EUR/m²/month | 2024 | BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure |
Is Liebenwalde 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.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 299 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.99 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Liebenwalde?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2
Liebenwalde 5.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre-to-the-building availability | 23.13 % | 31 Dec 2025 | data.bundesnetzagentur.de4Official |
| Gigabit broadband availability | 23.13 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 3,850 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1 %country median 5.1% — about the same | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official |
What does a salary buy in Liebenwalde?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft 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. | €2,521 |
| Rent, 60 m²€12.00/m² advertised for new lettings (market price · INKAR · 2024). Official average for existing leases: €4.99/m² (official · Destatis · 2022-05-15). | − €720 |
| 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 | €1,702 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Liebenwalde. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Liebenwalde. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,388 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise15Official · district-level figure |
Mobility and administration
Gigabit broadband availability was 23.1% at the end of 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Liebenwalde. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)
For eligible migrants.
BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)
For migrants needing job-related German.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Liebenwalde?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 (EEA)10
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Liebenwalde 10.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Population and city profile
How many people live in Liebenwalde?
The published population was 4,413 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7
By nationality
National passport97.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 142.1 km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Destatis municipality row keyed by AGS; official Statistikportal handoff URL independently confirms the same AGS and municipality name.8Official |
| Foreign residents | 91 people | 15 May 2022 | Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities20Official |
| Population density | 31.05 people/km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.8Official |
| Population | 4,413 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official |
People and communities
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic residents | 100 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Catholic share | 2.3 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other | 3,723 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other, share | 84.6 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant residents | 579 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant share | 13.2 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
International community in Liebenwalde
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 group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,401 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 4,211 | 95.7% |
| Poland | 57 | 1.3% |
| Ukraine | 23 | 0.5% |
| Not stated | 19 | 0.4% |
| Russian Federation | 13 | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | 8 | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5 | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 5 | 0.1% |
| Austria | 4 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 0.1% |
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| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 3 | 0.1% |
| France | 3 | 0.1% |
| Croatia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 3 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 3 | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 3 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Morocco | 3 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 3 | 0.1% |
| Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | 3 | 0.1% |
| Armenia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Viet Nam | 3 | 0.1% |
| India | 3 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 3 | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17
Citizenship
Persons · 2022-05-15
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,401 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 4,308 | 97.9% |
| Ukraine | 22 | 0.5% |
| Poland | 15 | 0.3% |
| Russian Federation | 9 | 0.2% |
| Romania | 8 | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | 4 | 0.1% |
| Denmark | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 3 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 3 | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.1% |
Show 9 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 3 | 0.1% |
| Belarus | 3 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 3 | 0.1% |
| United States | 3 | 0.1% |
| Viet Nam | 3 | 0.1% |
| India | 3 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 3 | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Liebenwalde
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.
Potsdam as a Liebenwalde alternative in the same region
57 km away, better on 1 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Rent and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €7.85/m² Potsdam vs €4.99/m² Liebenwaldeno percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €4,100 Potsdam vs €3,850 Liebenwaldeno percentage
- Nearest airport: 29.9 km Potsdam vs 57.2 km Liebenwalde−48%
- Unemployment: 5.7% Potsdam vs 5.1% Liebenwalde+12%
Gummersbach as a Liebenwalde alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 448 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Residents: 51,290 Gummersbach vs 4,413 Liebenwalde+1062%
- Rent: €5.93/m² Gummersbach vs €4.99/m² Liebenwalde+19%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,977 Gummersbach vs 5,388 Liebenwalde−26%
- Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Gummersbach vs 10.0 µg/m³ Liebenwalde−20%
- Nearest airport: 35.1 km Gummersbach vs 57.2 km Liebenwalde−39%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,950 Gummersbach vs €3,850 Liebenwaldesame level
Cities near Liebenwalde
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 5.18 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 6.63 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.65 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.15 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 8.09 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 6.53 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Alternative cities in Germany
Other cities in Germany to compare with Liebenwalde, nearest in population first.
How does Liebenwalde compare?
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Yes — migrants receive medical care in Liebenwalde 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.
Open the official coverage guideSchool 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; Liebenwalde's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Liebenwalde part of Berlin?
Liebenwalde is in the published commuting zone of Berlin; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Berlin city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source11
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Liebenwalde?
The published population was 4,413 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.
How much does it cost to rent in Liebenwalde?
Average net cold rent is 4.99 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 349 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²).
Is the air quality good in Liebenwalde?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 (EEA).
What is the unemployment rate in Liebenwalde?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.
What is the typical salary around Liebenwalde?
The median gross salary is 3,850 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).
Is Liebenwalde a good place to live?
Liebenwalde 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 Liebenwalde part of Berlin?
Liebenwalde is in the published commuting zone of Berlin; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Liebenwalde?
Zehdenick, Oranienburg, Biesenthal, Gransee, Hohen Neuendorf are near Liebenwalde. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Germany live in Liebenwalde?
The official country of birth distribution records 4,211 people (95.7%) 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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