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Living in Linkenheim-Hochstetten

Linkenheim-Hochstetten is a city in Germany, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2024, Linkenheim-Hochstetten had a population of 12,484. Regional median gross salary figures for Linkenheim-Hochstetten showed €4,300 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 levels for Linkenheim-Hochstetten stood at 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 73% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 80% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 87% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

Average net cold rent is 7.73 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): 7.73 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesLinkenheim-Hochstetten highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Linkenheim-Hochstetten 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)7.73 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 464 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.73 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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Linkenheim-Hochstetten is 3.8%. 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%8012–4Linkenheim-Hochstetten 3.8%1290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6624 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)4,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.8 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Linkenheim-Hochstetten's nearest airport was MHG, 39 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMHG3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Linkenheim-Hochstetten's monthly mean temperatures were 2.6°C in January and 20.8°C in July. Linkenheim-Hochstetten's monthly precipitation totalled 55.2 mm in January and 78.1 mm in July. Linkenheim-Hochstetten's average monthly sunshine was 61.2 hours in January and 253.3 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

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
Linkenheim-Hochstetten average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Linkenheim-Hochstetten average monthly precipitation, mm020406080555661497375786059726567JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Linkenheim-Hochstetten average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526061891351892272412532401741116244JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Linkenheim-Hochstetten 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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten is 7.0 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/m³1027–8Linkenheim-Hochstetten 7.0155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 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 mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.4 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 12.1 · Apr 16.8 · May 21.4 · Jun 24.7 · Jul 26.9 · Aug 27 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 15.9 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.1 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 3.1 · Apr 5.6 · May 10 · Jun 13.3 · Jul 15.3 · Aug 14.9 · Sep 10.9 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 3.1 · Dec 0.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.6 · Feb 3.7 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 11 · May 15.7 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 20.8 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 15.7 · Oct 11.1 · Nov 6 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 55.2 · Feb 55.6 · Mar 60.7 · Apr 48.7 · May 72.9 · Jun 74.6 · Jul 78.1 · Aug 59.7 · Sep 59.4 · Oct 72.1 · Nov 64.8 · Dec 66.5 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 61.2 · Feb 88.7 · Mar 134.8 · Apr 188.7 · May 226.7 · Jun 241.3 · Jul 253.3 · Aug 240.3 · Sep 174.3 · Oct 111 · Nov 62.1 · Dec 43.9 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
Emstek12,487 residentsGaimersheim12,468 residentsNeuhausen auf den Fildern12,506 residentsRödental12,457 residentsAlpen12,515 residentsGraben-Neudorf12,453 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The published population was 12,484 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population12,484 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Linkenheim-Hochstetten

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
Total12,265100.0%
Germany9,76079.6%
Turkey3072.5%
Romania2492.0%
Kazakhstan1951.6%
Russian Federation1901.5%
Poland1751.4%
Ukraine1561.3%
Serbia890.7%
Italy800.7%
Syrian Arab Republic610.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Croatia590.5%
Czech Republic540.4%
Iran, Islamic Republic of450.4%
Hungary440.4%
France400.3%
Iraq400.3%
Kosovo370.3%
China330.3%
United States310.3%
Austria290.2%
Not stated290.2%
Uzbekistan280.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina270.2%
Greece270.2%
Bulgaria250.2%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of240.2%
Afghanistan230.2%
Albania220.2%
Spain220.2%
Brazil220.2%
Thailand210.2%
Switzerland180.1%
Tajikistan170.1%
Belgium140.1%
Nigeria140.1%
Philippines140.1%
United Kingdom130.1%
Portugal100.1%
Cambodia100.1%
Moldova, Republic of90.1%
Slovakia90.1%
Viet Nam90.1%
India90.1%
Kyrgyzstan90.1%
Colombia70.1%
Netherlands60.0%
Slovenia50.0%
Sweden50.0%
Algeria50.0%
Mexico50.0%
Lebanon50.0%
Finland40.0%
Luxembourg40.0%
Ghana40.0%
Morocco40.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Somalia40.0%
Argentina40.0%
Canada40.0%
Indonesia40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
Malaysia40.0%
Latvia30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Gabon30.0%
Congo30.0%
Mali30.0%
Burkina Faso30.0%
Guinea30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Togo30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Egypt30.0%
El Salvador30.0%
Haiti30.0%
Peru30.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Singapore30.0%
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
Total12,265100.0%
Germany10,63686.7%
Turkey2912.4%
Romania1961.6%
Ukraine1371.1%
Italy1140.9%
Poland690.6%
Syrian Arab Republic690.6%
Croatia680.6%
Greece490.4%
France430.4%
Show 56 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Serbia420.3%
Afghanistan350.3%
Austria330.3%
Russian Federation310.3%
Kosovo290.2%
Iraq290.2%
China290.2%
Bulgaria260.2%
United States230.2%
Hungary210.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of210.2%
Uncertain210.2%
Thailand190.2%
Albania180.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of170.1%
Spain140.1%
Portugal130.1%
Nigeria130.1%
Czech Republic120.1%
Belgium110.1%
Switzerland110.1%
Brazil110.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.1%
Philippines80.1%
United Kingdom70.1%
India70.1%
Kazakhstan60.0%
Finland50.0%
Netherlands40.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Lebanon40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
Ireland30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Sweden30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Burkina Faso30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Togo30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Peru30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Malaysia30.0%

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

Is Linkenheim-Hochstetten 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 worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–72%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Population12,484 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.73 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate3.8 %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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten 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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The published population was 12,484 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

Average net cold rent is 7.73 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 541 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The median gross salary is 4,300 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Linkenheim-Hochstetten a good place to live?

Linkenheim-Hochstetten 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 Linkenheim-Hochstetten?

The official country of birth distribution records 12,265 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). Linkenheim-Hochstetten, Germany: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/linkenheim-hochstetten/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Linkenheim-Hochstetten, Germany: rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/linkenheim-hochstetten/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  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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  1. 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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