Living in Mühlberg/Elbe
In Mühlberg/Elbe, rents across existing tenancies average €4.22 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 6.6% (2024).
A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €6 per m² per month in 2024. Mühlberg/Elbe had a population of 3,309 at the end of 2024. In May 2022, the foreign population was 38.
Cheaper rent than any other German city that publishes it, higher unemployment than 80% of German cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 98% of German cities that publish it.
Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Mühlberg/Elbe?
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 Mühlberg/Elbe?
Average net cold rent is 4.22 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): 4.22 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 M20Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 4.22 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 | 6 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 Mühlberg/Elbe 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 253 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.22 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 Mühlberg/Elbe?
The unemployment rate is 6.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2
Mühlberg/Elbe 6.6%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre-to-the-building availability | 5.38 % | 31 Dec 2025 | data.bundesnetzagentur.de4Official |
| Gigabit broadband availability | 5.38 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 3,250 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6 %country median 5.1% | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official |
What does a salary buy in Mühlberg/Elbe?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
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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. | €2,192 |
| Rent, 60 m²€6.00/m² advertised for new lettings (market price · INKAR · 2024). Official average for existing leases: €4.22/m² (official · Destatis · 2022-05-15). | − €360 |
| 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 | €1,733 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mühlberg/Elbe. 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 Mühlberg/Elbe. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 4,695 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise17Official · district-level figure |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was DRS, 50.7 km away, with 18 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 5.38% at the end of 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mühlberg/Elbe. 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 Mühlberg/Elbe?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Liebschützberg)11
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
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.
Mühlberg/Elbe 8.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 6 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Liebschützberg)9Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 12 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Liebschützberg)10Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 8 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Liebschützberg)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 3.7 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 9.2 · Apr 15 · May 19.5 · Jun 22.9 · Jul 25.3 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 20 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 8.2 · Dec 4.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Oschatz21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -2 · Feb -1.6 · Mar 0.9 · Apr 4 · May 7.9 · Jun 11.4 · Jul 13.5 · Aug 13.3 · Sep 9.7 · Oct 5.8 · Nov 2 · Dec -0.6 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Oschatz21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 0.9 · Feb 1.7 · Mar 4.9 · Apr 9.5 · May 13.9 · Jun 17.2 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 19 · Sep 14.6 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 5.1 · Dec 2.1 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Oschatz21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 43.7 · Feb 32.2 · Mar 42.3 · Apr 32 · May 52.8 · Jun 53.4 · Jul 74.4 · Aug 63.9 · Sep 49.2 · Oct 43 · Nov 47.4 · Dec 44.3 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Oschatz21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 60.5 · Feb 81.9 · Mar 126.8 · Apr 186.7 · May 224.4 · Jun 225.3 · Jul 233.2 · Aug 214.5 · Sep 160.2 · Oct 116.4 · Nov 67 · Dec 53.8 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Oschatz21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Annual mean temperature | 9.7 °C | 31 Dec 2020 | DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)8Official · land |
Similar climate. In Germany: Hoyerswerda ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland) ±0.6 °C, Gentofte (Denmark) ±1.2 °C, Lyngby-Taarbæk (Denmark) ±1.2 °C, Rudersdal (Denmark) ±1.2 °C, Reims (France) ±1.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
The city covered 89.2 km² in 2024. Population density was 37.1 people per km² in 2024.
How many people live in Mühlberg/Elbe?
The published population was 3,309 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7
By nationality
National passport98.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 89.2 km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Official German municipality area in the 31.12.2024 municipal directory.14Official |
| Foreign residents | 38 people | 15 May 2022 | Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities23Official |
| Population density | 37.1 people/km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.14Official |
| Population | 3,309 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official |
People and communities
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic residents | 156 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Catholic share | 4.6 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other | 2,476 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other, share | 72.6 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant residents | 773 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant share | 22.7 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
International community in Mühlberg/Elbe
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 | 3,411 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 3,260 | 95.6% |
| Poland | 42 | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | 25 | 0.7% |
| Ukraine | 21 | 0.6% |
| Not stated | 13 | 0.4% |
| Romania | 9 | 0.3% |
| Russian Federation | 5 | 0.1% |
| Austria | 4 | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | 4 | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 0.1% |
Show 6 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 3 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Viet Nam | 3 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source19
Citizenship
Persons · 2022-05-15
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,411 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 3,371 | 98.8% |
| Ukraine | 11 | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4 | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | 4 | 0.1% |
| Russian Federation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3 | 0.1% |
| Austria | 3 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3 | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source18
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Mühlberg/Elbe
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.
Zeithain as a Mühlberg/Elbe alternative in the same region
14 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Rent cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €4.69/m² Zeithain vs €4.22/m² Mühlberg/Elbeno percentage
- Unemployment: 6.0% Zeithain vs 6.6% Mühlberg/Elbe−9%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,088 Zeithain vs 4,695 Mühlberg/Elbe+8%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,400 Zeithain vs €3,250 Mühlberg/Elbe+5%
Cities near Mühlberg/Elbe
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 4.62 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.22 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 4.69 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.14 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.28 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 4.45 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 4.79 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Alternative cities in Germany
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Yes — migrants receive medical care in Mühlberg/Elbe 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; Mühlberg/Elbe's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Mühlberg/Elbe?
The published population was 3,309 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.
How much does it cost to rent in Mühlberg/Elbe?
Average net cold rent is 4.22 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 295 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²).
Is the air quality good in Mühlberg/Elbe?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Liebschützberg).
What is the unemployment rate in Mühlberg/Elbe?
The unemployment rate is 6.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.
What is the typical salary around Mühlberg/Elbe?
The median gross salary is 3,250 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).
Is Mühlberg/Elbe a good place to live?
Mühlberg/Elbe 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.
Which cities are near Mühlberg/Elbe?
Belgern, Belgern-Schildau, Strehla, Zeithain, Riesa are near Mühlberg/Elbe. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Germany live in Mühlberg/Elbe?
The official country of birth distribution records 3,260 people (95.6%) 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, October 16). Mühlberg/Elbe, Germany: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 6871316ec48109753ecfce1e453689a5]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/muhlberg-elbe/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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