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Living in Much

Much is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Much numbered 14,561 residents at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary was €4,200 per month at the end of 2024.

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

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 Much.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Much?

Average net cold rent is 6.25 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): 6.25 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesMuch highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Much 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)6.25 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 375 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.25 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 Much?

The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Much is 5.6%. 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%12904–6Much 5.6%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)4,200 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.6 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Much's nearest airport was CGN, 19 km away and offered 92 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count92 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCGN3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Much's monthly mean temperatures were 3°C in January and 19°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 61.7 mm in January and 87.4 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 54.3 hours in January and 207.2 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Much average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Much average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100625455486286878367656469JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Much average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522054751251731992012071971501055945JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 7.2 · Mar 11.4 · Apr 16.1 · May 19.7 · Jun 22.7 · Jul 24.9 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 20.4 · Oct 15.2 · Nov 9.8 · Dec 6.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0 · Feb 0.1 · Mar 2 · Apr 4.5 · May 8.1 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.3 · Aug 12.8 · Sep 9.7 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3 · Feb 3.6 · Mar 6.7 · Apr 10.4 · May 14.1 · Jun 17.1 · Jul 19 · Aug 18.5 · Sep 14.8 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 6.7 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 61.7 · Feb 53.8 · Mar 55 · Apr 48.2 · May 62.1 · Jun 86.3 · Jul 87.4 · Aug 83.3 · Sep 66.9 · Oct 64.7 · Nov 63.5 · Dec 69.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 54.3 · Feb 74.8 · Mar 124.8 · Apr 172.6 · May 198.7 · Jun 201.3 · Jul 207.2 · Aug 196.6 · Sep 149.5 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 58.9 · Dec 45.3 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Sassenberg14,558 residentsBurglengenfeld14,569 residentsBurbach14,553 residentsMurrhardt14,551 residentsLengede14,575 residentsWilsdruff14,583 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Much?

The published population was 14,561 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population14,561 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8Official

International community in Much

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
Total14,307100.0%
Germany12,82789.7%
Poland2992.1%
Romania1371.0%
Kazakhstan1140.8%
Russian Federation1040.7%
Ukraine710.5%
Syrian Arab Republic520.4%
Kosovo410.3%
Turkey380.3%
Iraq380.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
United Kingdom350.2%
Austria340.2%
Italy300.2%
Netherlands290.2%
Czech Republic290.2%
Belgium180.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of160.1%
France150.1%
Croatia150.1%
Afghanistan150.1%
Lebanon150.1%
Philippines150.1%
Not stated150.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina130.1%
Slovakia110.1%
Switzerland110.1%
Brazil100.1%
Guinea90.1%
United States90.1%
Bulgaria80.1%
Portugal80.1%
Spain80.1%
Armenia80.1%
Serbia70.0%
Chile70.0%
Colombia70.0%
Viet Nam70.0%
India70.0%
Bangladesh70.0%
China70.0%
Albania60.0%
Slovenia60.0%
Latvia60.0%
Nigeria60.0%
Ghana60.0%
Cameroon60.0%
South Africa60.0%
Peru60.0%
Azerbaijan60.0%
Pakistan60.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of50.0%
Egypt50.0%
Mexico50.0%
Belarus40.0%
Morocco40.0%
Japan40.0%
Thailand40.0%
New Zealand40.0%
Denmark30.0%
Finland30.0%
Greece30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Moldova, Republic of30.0%
Norway30.0%
Hungary30.0%
Angola30.0%
Eritrea30.0%
Ethiopia30.0%
Côte D'Ivoire30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Myanmar30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Kyrgyzstan30.0%
Tajikistan30.0%
Turkmenistan30.0%

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

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total14,307100.0%
Germany13,46294.1%
Poland1060.7%
Romania650.5%
Ukraine590.4%
Syrian Arab Republic560.4%
Italy410.3%
Iraq410.3%
Turkey390.3%
Austria330.2%
Russian Federation290.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo260.2%
Netherlands210.1%
United Kingdom170.1%
Spain150.1%
Afghanistan150.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina130.1%
Nigeria120.1%
Lebanon120.1%
Croatia110.1%
Slovakia110.1%
Ghana110.1%
Belgium100.1%
France90.1%
Portugal90.1%
Serbia90.1%
Guinea90.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of90.1%
Greece70.0%
Armenia70.0%
Albania60.0%
Bulgaria60.0%
Azerbaijan60.0%
India60.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Belarus50.0%
Egypt50.0%
Kazakhstan50.0%
United States40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
China40.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.0%
Hungary30.0%
Angola30.0%
Eritrea30.0%
Liberia30.0%
Morocco30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Canada30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Peru30.0%
Myanmar30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Japan30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Philippines30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Much 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–66%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement57%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–70%
Population14,561 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.25 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,200 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate5.6 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Much 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 Much?

The published population was 14,561 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Much?

Average net cold rent is 6.25 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 438 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

What is the unemployment rate in Much?

The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Much?

The median gross salary is 4,200 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Much a good place to live?

Much 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 Much?

The official country of birth distribution records 14,307 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). Much, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/much/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_much-germany-rent-salary-jobs-climate_8f156ad92727,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Much, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/much/},
  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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  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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · 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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