Living in Niederfischbach

In Niederfischbach, rents across existing tenancies average €5.53 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.6% (2024).

Niederfischbach numbered 4,129 residents at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €3,850 per month. The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 5 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-09-2318 sources

Population4,129people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)

Median gross salary (region)3,850EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)

Average net rent5.53EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81 — 5% belowOfficial source · Destatis

Unemployment rate5.6%country median 5.1% — 10% aboveOfficial source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik

Recorded crime4,533incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise

PM2.5, annual mean5µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · European Environment Agency (EEA)

Higher unemployment than 62% of German cities that publish it, less recorded crime than any other German city that publishes it and cleaner air than 98% of German cities that publish it.

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

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Niederfischbach?

Average net cold rent is 5.53 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): 5.53 EUR/m²/month · Destatis³

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month

€ / month

Mobile plan, 10 GB€50

Internet, 60 Mbps€49

Net rent across major citiesNiederfischbach highlighted among comparable cities

net rent, € / m² / month

Munich€15.38

Hamburg€9.94

Stuttgart€9.72

Augsburg€9.10

Leipzig€6.27

Dortmund€6.00

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Mannheim€9.09

Berlin€7.71

Dresden€7.20

Brunswick€6.79

Bielefeld€6.72

Duisburg€6.66

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited	48.95 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	MagentaZuhause L 100 Mbps⁶Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB	49.95 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Telekom MagentaMobil M¹³Official · national market
Average net rent (nettokalt)	5.53 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.81	15 May 2022	Destatis³Official

Is Niederfischbach a good place to live?

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%

Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%

Student61%strong on cost, weak on education · range 50–72%

Family56%strong on family, weak on education · range 45–67%

Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 332 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.53 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 Niederfischbach?

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

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Niederfischbach is 5.6%. Of 3,080 cities with data, 1,332 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.

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Niederfischbach 5.6%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary (regional)	3,850 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)¹Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	5.6 %country median 5.1%	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik²Official

What does a salary buy in Niederfischbach?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Left over each month€2,090of €2,521 take-home

Rent
Internet
Mobile
Left 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€5.53/m² · official · Destatis · 2022-05-15	− €332
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	€2,090

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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Niederfischbach. 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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Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNiederfischbach highlighted among comparable cities

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Bremen15,424

Frankfurt14,600

Berlin13,900

Hanover13,192

Cologne12,343

Dortmund12,283

Dusseldorf12,172

Leipzig11,129

Essen9,619

Dresden8,853

Stuttgart8,552

Munich6,214

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents	4,533 incidents per 100,000	31 Dec 2025	Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise⁹Official · district-level figure

Mobility and administration

Niederfischbach's nearest airport was CGN, 51 km away and offered 92 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport	92 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁷Official
Distance to the nearest major airport	51 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁸Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)	CGN	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁸Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Niederfischbach. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

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

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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −0.2°C in January and 16.6°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 99.5 mm in January and 104.5 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 46.2 hours in January and 211.2 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Niederfischbach?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)⁴

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

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Night-time low to daytime high

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

100

105

110

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Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours

122

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Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³

PM2.55WHO 5 · EU 25

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 Niederfischbach is 5.0 µg/m³. Of 477 cities with data, 164 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

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Niederfischbach 5.0

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	5 µg/m³	31 Dec 2024	European Environment Agency (EEA)⁴Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by month	Jan 1.9 · Feb 2.9 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 12.1 · May 15.9 · Jun 19 · Jul 21.1 · Aug 20.8 · Sep 16.4 · Oct 11.3 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 2.7 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁴Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by month	Jan -2.3 · Feb -1.9 · Mar 0.7 · Apr 4 · May 7.6 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 12.7 · Sep 9.5 · Oct 5.6 · Nov 1.7 · Dec -1.2 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁵Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by month	Jan -0.2 · Feb 0.4 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 7.8 · May 11.6 · Jun 14.6 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 16.4 · Sep 12.6 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 3.7 · Dec 0.7 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁶Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by month	Jan 99.5 · Feb 83.6 · Mar 86 · Apr 57.9 · May 79.2 · Jun 82.2 · Jul 104.5 · Aug 88.2 · Sep 86.3 · Oct 92.1 · Nov 94.8 · Dec 110.4 mm	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁷Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by month	Jan 46.2 · Feb 70.4 · Mar 121.6 · Apr 177.5 · May 198.1 · Jun 200.9 · Jul 211.2 · Aug 200.2 · Sep 146 · Oct 96.9 · Nov 43.8 · Dec 34.5 hours	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁸Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Germany: Lorch ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Gentofte (Denmark) ±1.1 °C, Lyngby-Taarbæk (Denmark) ±1.1 °C, Rudersdal (Denmark) ±1.1 °C, Jönköping (Sweden) ±2.0 °C, Cork (Ireland) ±2.7 °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

How many people live in Niederfischbach?

The published population was 4,129 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)¹²

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Population	4,129 people	31 Dec 2024	Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)¹²Official

International community in Niederfischbach

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	4,128	100.0%
Germany	3,803	92.1%
Poland	43	1.0%
Turkey	27	0.7%
Russian Federation	22	0.5%
Romania	20	0.5%
Syrian Arab Republic	20	0.5%
Kazakhstan	19	0.5%
Serbia	13	0.3%
Afghanistan	13	0.3%
Belgium	11	0.3%

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Published group	People	Share
Not stated	11	0.3%
Bulgaria	10	0.2%
Italy	9	0.2%
Viet Nam	9	0.2%
Thailand	9	0.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	8	0.2%
Croatia	7	0.2%
Latvia	6	0.1%
Ukraine	5	0.1%
Netherlands	4	0.1%
Ghana	4	0.1%
Iraq	4	0.1%
Kyrgyzstan	4	0.1%
Philippines	4	0.1%
France	3	0.1%
Greece	3	0.1%
Moldova, Republic of	3	0.1%
Switzerland	3	0.1%
Spain	3	0.1%
Czech Republic	3	0.1%
Brazil	3	0.1%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of	3	0.1%
Sri Lanka	3	0.1%
India	3	0.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	3	0.1%
Lebanon	3	0.1%
Uzbekistan	3	0.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹¹

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published group	People	Share
Total	4,128	100.0%
Germany	3,953	95.8%
Poland	26	0.6%
Turkey	18	0.4%
Afghanistan	16	0.4%
Romania	15	0.4%
Syrian Arab Republic	15	0.4%
Serbia	10	0.2%
Italy	9	0.2%
Bulgaria	8	0.2%
Viet Nam	8	0.2%

Show 13 more groups

Published group	People	Share
Thailand	7	0.2%
Belgium	6	0.1%
Latvia	5	0.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	4	0.1%
Croatia	4	0.1%
Austria	4	0.1%
France	3	0.1%
Netherlands	3	0.1%
Spain	3	0.1%
Ukraine	3	0.1%
Brazil	3	0.1%
Iraq	3	0.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	3	0.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹⁰

Alternatives for people set on Niederfischbach

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.

Siegen as a Niederfischbach alternative in the same region

Better on 1 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

Rent: €6.62/m² Siegen vs €5.53/m² Niederfischbachno percentage
Recorded crime, per 100k: 8,031 (2024) Siegen vs 4,533 (2025) Niederfischbachno percentage
Median gross pay, region: €4,000 Siegen vs €3,850 Niederfischbach+4%
Annual PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³ Siegen vs 5.0 µg/m³ Niederfischbachsame level

Full comparison More about Siegen

Heidenheim an der Brenz as a Niederfischbach alternative in the same country

Better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent cannot be compared like for like.

Rent: €7.33/m² Heidenheim an der Brenz vs €5.53/m² Niederfischbachno percentage
Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,709 Heidenheim an der Brenz vs 4,533 Niederfischbach−18%
Median gross pay, region: €4,200 Heidenheim an der Brenz vs €3,850 Niederfischbach+9%

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Alternative cities in Germany

Other cities in Germany to compare with Niederfischbach, nearest in population first.

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Tessin4,139 residents Selbitz4,141 residents Dahlen4,144 residents Wyk auf Föhr4,113 residents Baunach4,109 residents Hornberg4,154 residents

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Yes — migrants receive medical care in Niederfischbach 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.

School 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; Niederfischbach's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Is Niederfischbach part of Siegen?

Niederfischbach is in the published commuting zone of Siegen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Siegen city profile

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Common questions

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

How many people live in Niederfischbach?

The published population was 4,129 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Niederfischbach?

Average net cold rent is 5.53 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 387 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Niederfischbach?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Niederfischbach?

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

What is the typical salary around Niederfischbach?

The median gross salary is 3,850 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Niederfischbach a good place to live?

Niederfischbach 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 Niederfischbach part of Siegen?

Niederfischbach is in the published commuting zone of Siegen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

How many people born in Germany live in Niederfischbach?

The official country of birth distribution records 3,803 people (92.1%) 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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  title = {Niederfischbach, Germany: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
GISCO Urban Audit 2021 — Functional Urban Areas (URAU_RG_100K_2021_4326_FUA) GISCO Urban Audit 2021 · gisco-services.ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-09-19
MagentaZuhause L 100 Mbps telekom.de · checked 2026-09-15
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise bka.de · checked 2026-09-23
Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28

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Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
Telekom MagentaMobil M telekom.de · checked 2026-09-15
World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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