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Living in Montabaur

Montabaur, a city in Germany, had a population of 14,884 at the end of 2024. A city-level estimate placed average net cold rent at €9.98 per m² per month in June 2026.

Lower unemployment than 82% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 97% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Montabaur?

Average net cold rent is 9.98 EUR/m² per month (June 2026), 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): 9.98 EUR/m²/month · miet-check Mietspiegel Montabaur22

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

Net rent across major citiesMontabaur highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Montabaur 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)9.98 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026miet-check Mietspiegel Montabaur22Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 599 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 9.98 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: June 2026

Work and income

The regional median gross salary was €3,850 per month at the end of 2024. Regional disposable income was €28,740 per person per year at the end of 2023. Regional GDP per person was €43,349 at the end of 2023.

What is the unemployment rate in Montabaur?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Montabaur is 3.7%. 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%8012–4Montabaur 3.7%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
Fibre-to-the-building availability98.97 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas5Official
Gigabit broadband availability98.97 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas5Official
Disposable income per resident28,740 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts19Official · district-level figure
GDP per capita43,349 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts19Official · district-level figure
Median gross salary (regional)3,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort)2Official · district-level figure
Unemployment rate3.7 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Montabaur. 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

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Montabaur. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k1,774 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)4Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents105.9 per 100,0002024BBSR INKAR — physicians per 100,000 residents (indicator 8102)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Montabaur 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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Hospital Beds Per 100k1,774 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport92 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat15Official
Nearest airportCGN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official
Distance to nearest airport67.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official

Language courses and integration

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

GermanIn Person

BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For migrants needing job-related German.

GermanIn Person
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Montabaur.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Montabaur?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

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

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.64 µg/m³ · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.14
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Montabaur average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Montabaur average monthly precipitation, mm020406080423445365966766263495353JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Montabaur average monthly sunshine, hours0551101652205268119178195202192197138954340JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Montabaur annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.6PM2.5154016.0PM1010404.4NO₂µg/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 Montabaur is 5.6 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/m³45–6Montabaur 5.643 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/m³909–1030 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
NO₂ — annual mean4.44 µg/m³country median 13.62024Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.14Official
NO₂ — latest reading1.58 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.14Official
PM10 — annual mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Limburg Schiede)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean5.64 µg/m³country median 8.02024Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.14Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 6.7 · Mar 11.7 · Apr 16.6 · May 20.3 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 25.5 · Sep 20.6 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 9.3 · Dec 5.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Bendorf20Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.3 · Feb 0.2 · Mar 2.7 · Apr 5.3 · May 9 · Jun 12 · Jul 13.8 · Aug 13.6 · Sep 10.4 · Oct 7 · Nov 3.8 · Dec 0.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Bendorf20Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.5 · Feb 3.4 · Mar 6.7 · Apr 10.7 · May 14.3 · Jun 17.3 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 19 · Sep 14.8 · Oct 10.6 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 2.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Bendorf20Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 41.5 · Feb 34.4 · Mar 44.6 · Apr 36.1 · May 59.1 · Jun 65.8 · Jul 75.9 · Aug 62.1 · Sep 62.6 · Oct 49.3 · Nov 52.6 · Dec 52.8 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Bendorf20Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 52.2 · Feb 68 · Mar 118.8 · Apr 177.6 · May 195.1 · Jun 202.3 · Jul 192.2 · Aug 197.4 · Sep 137.9 · Oct 94.7 · Nov 42.9 · Dec 40 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Bendorf20Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)10Official · land
Annual PM2.5 over time9 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Montabaur by year, µg/m³5.46.78.09.3201420172019202220245.6µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 37.4% between 2014 and 2024, from 9.0 to 5.6.

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Population and city profile

The city covered 33.8 km² in 2024. Population density was 440.7 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Montabaur?

The published population was 14,884 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Montabaur residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.4%Foreign residents13.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents754 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality12Official
City area33.77 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official
Foreign residents2,026 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities21Official
Population density440.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.13Official
Population14,884 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents6,297 people31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Catholic share43.1 %31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
No religion or other5,945 people31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
No religion or other, share40.7 %31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Protestant residents2,359 people31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Protestant share16.2 %31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official

International community in Montabaur

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
Total14,601100.0%
Germany11,33277.6%
Russian Federation3762.6%
Kazakhstan3442.4%
Poland3422.3%
Turkey2041.4%
Ukraine1581.1%
Kosovo1451.0%
Syrian Arab Republic1310.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1070.7%
Bulgaria1060.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Italy1050.7%
Afghanistan950.7%
Serbia670.5%
Not stated660.5%
Romania650.4%
Croatia490.3%
Iran, Islamic Republic of480.3%
China380.3%
Slovenia340.2%
Eritrea340.2%
Spain320.2%
Czech Republic290.2%
Azerbaijan290.2%
Pakistan280.2%
Viet Nam270.2%
Moldova, Republic of250.2%
France230.2%
Hungary230.2%
Kyrgyzstan230.2%
Austria210.1%
Brazil200.1%
Greece190.1%
United States190.1%
India190.1%
Thailand190.1%
Uzbekistan190.1%
Montenegro180.1%
Netherlands170.1%
United Kingdom170.1%
Portugal130.1%
Belarus130.1%
Albania120.1%
Algeria120.1%
El Salvador120.1%
Sri Lanka120.1%
Philippines120.1%
Switzerland110.1%
Ethiopia100.1%
Peru100.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of90.1%
Sweden90.1%
Cameroon90.1%
Egypt90.1%
Latvia80.1%
Lithuania80.1%
Georgia80.1%
Luxembourg70.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of70.0%
Estonia60.0%
Nigeria60.0%
Libya60.0%
Argentina60.0%
Belgium50.0%
Tunisia50.0%
Canada50.0%
Armenia50.0%
Somalia40.0%
Colombia40.0%
Iraq40.0%
Jordan40.0%
Norway30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Angola30.0%
Zimbabwe30.0%
Congo30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Namibia30.0%
Guatemala30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Paraguay30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Japan30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Korea, Republic of30.0%
United Arab Emirates30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
Singapore30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source18

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total14,601100.0%
Germany12,57586.1%
Turkey1741.2%
Poland1541.1%
Syrian Arab Republic1541.1%
Bulgaria1350.9%
Ukraine1310.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1260.9%
Italy1180.8%
Afghanistan1170.8%
Kosovo1090.7%
Show 58 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Croatia720.5%
Romania610.4%
Eritrea560.4%
Russian Federation530.4%
Serbia460.3%
China330.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of320.2%
Pakistan310.2%
Azerbaijan280.2%
Montenegro210.1%
Spain210.1%
Hungary200.1%
Austria170.1%
Viet Nam170.1%
Netherlands150.1%
Brazil150.1%
El Salvador140.1%
Greece130.1%
Kazakhstan130.1%
United States110.1%
Thailand110.1%
France90.1%
Moldova, Republic of90.1%
Portugal90.1%
Egypt90.1%
India90.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of70.0%
Lithuania60.0%
Algeria60.0%
Peru60.0%
Philippines60.0%
Slovenia50.0%
Latvia50.0%
United Kingdom50.0%
Nigeria50.0%
Canada50.0%
Georgia50.0%
Belarus40.0%
Ethiopia40.0%
Somalia40.0%
Argentina40.0%
Jordan40.0%
Albania30.0%
Estonia30.0%
Norway30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Sweden30.0%
Zimbabwe30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Iraq30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Korea, Republic of30.0%
Stateless30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17

Is Montabaur 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 worker76%strong on work, weak on safety · range 67–85%
Skilled employee74%strong on work, weak on safety · range 65–83%
Student70%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Family69%strong on family, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Retirement72%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 62–82%
Foreign residents2,026 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population14,884 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
NO₂ — latest reading1.58 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official source · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.
Average net rent (nettokalt)9.98 EUR/m²/month4 Jun 2026Commercial source · miet-check Mietspiegel Montabaur
Fibre-to-the-building availability98.97 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Gigabit broadband availability98.97 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Childcare coverage, ages 3–696.9 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional7Official · district-level figure
Childcare coverage, under 332.6 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional7Official · district-level figure
Local business-tax multiplier380 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich9Official
Local property-tax multiplier465 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich9Official

Common questions

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

How many people live in Montabaur?

The published population was 14,884 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Montabaur?

Average net cold rent is 9.98 EUR/m² per month (June 2026), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 699 EUR a month before utilities. Source: miet-check Mietspiegel Montabaur.

Is the air quality good in Montabaur?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted..

What is the unemployment rate in Montabaur?

The unemployment rate is 3.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Montabaur?

The median gross salary is 3,850 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort).

How many foreign residents live in Montabaur?

2,026 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Montabaur a good place to live?

Montabaur 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 Montabaur?

The official country of birth distribution records 14,601 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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