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Living in Oberstenfeld

Oberstenfeld is a city in Germany, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Oberstenfeld numbered 7,537 at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary was €4,700 per month at the end of 2024. The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 71% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 77% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 71% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Oberstenfeld.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Oberstenfeld?

Average net cold rent is 7.42 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): 7.42 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesOberstenfeld highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Oberstenfeld 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)7.42 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 445 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.42 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 Oberstenfeld?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Oberstenfeld is 3.9%. 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%8012–4Oberstenfeld 3.9%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)4,700 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.9 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Oberstenfeld's nearest airport was STR, 38 km away and offered 80 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count80 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km38 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSTR3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Oberstenfeld's monthly mean temperatures were 2.1°C in January and 20°C in July. Oberstenfeld's monthly precipitation totalled 39.9 mm in January and 81.3 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 69.3 hours in January and 241.6 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Oberstenfeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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
Oberstenfeld average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Oberstenfeld average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100403337357676817247525050JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Oberstenfeld average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526069911431872102252422261691167260JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Oberstenfeld annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/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 Oberstenfeld is 9.0 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/m³1027–8155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–10Oberstenfeld 9.030 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 mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.9 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 10.9 · Apr 15.8 · May 19.7 · Jun 23 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 5.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.6 · Feb -0.3 · Mar 2.5 · Apr 5.7 · May 9.7 · Jun 13.1 · Jul 15 · Aug 14.7 · Sep 10.8 · Oct 7.1 · Nov 3 · Dec 0.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 3 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 10.7 · May 14.6 · Jun 18.1 · Jul 20 · Aug 19.7 · Sep 15.3 · Oct 10.7 · Nov 5.9 · Dec 2.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 39.9 · Feb 32.7 · Mar 36.5 · Apr 35.4 · May 76.3 · Jun 75.6 · Jul 81.3 · Aug 72.1 · Sep 47.4 · Oct 51.8 · Nov 49.9 · Dec 49.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 69.3 · Feb 91.2 · Mar 142.5 · Apr 186.7 · May 209.5 · Jun 224.6 · Jul 241.6 · Aug 225.6 · Sep 169.4 · Oct 116.4 · Nov 72 · Dec 60.1 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
Treuenbrietzen7,539 residentsAllstedt7,535 residentsKremmen7,535 residentsGettorf7,540 residentsDörentrup7,528 residentsHorstmar7,528 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Oberstenfeld?

The published population was 7,537 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population7,537 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Oberstenfeld

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
Total7,534100.0%
Germany6,30683.7%
Turkey3014.0%
Italy1161.5%
Poland1001.3%
Romania911.2%
Czech Republic570.8%
Syrian Arab Republic500.7%
Croatia340.5%
Serbia310.4%
Afghanistan310.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Austria280.4%
Bulgaria250.3%
Hungary240.3%
Russian Federation180.2%
Slovenia170.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of170.2%
France150.2%
Ukraine150.2%
China150.2%
Greece140.2%
United States140.2%
Slovakia120.2%
Not stated110.1%
Moldova, Republic of100.1%
Kosovo100.1%
Kazakhstan100.1%
Spain90.1%
United Kingdom90.1%
Belarus90.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of80.1%
Morocco80.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.1%
Netherlands70.1%
Kyrgyzstan70.1%
Thailand70.1%
Iraq60.1%
Tunisia50.1%
Argentina50.1%
Sri Lanka50.1%
Portugal40.1%
Switzerland40.1%
Nigeria40.1%
Kenya40.1%
Philippines40.1%
Belgium30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Iceland30.0%
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
India30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Pakistan30.0%
Korea, Republic of30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Malaysia30.0%

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
Total7,534100.0%
Germany6,38684.8%
Turkey4475.9%
Italy1662.2%
Romania680.9%
Syrian Arab Republic650.9%
Afghanistan470.6%
Croatia390.5%
Poland300.4%
Bulgaria290.4%
Hungary190.3%
Show 38 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Austria180.2%
Greece170.2%
Kosovo160.2%
Ukraine140.2%
Serbia140.2%
China120.2%
France110.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of110.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of100.1%
Morocco80.1%
Slovenia70.1%
Netherlands60.1%
Portugal60.1%
United States60.1%
Palestinian territories60.1%
Thailand60.1%
Uncertain60.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.1%
United Kingdom50.1%
Belarus50.1%
Nigeria50.1%
Iraq50.1%
Kyrgyzstan50.1%
Russian Federation40.1%
Spain40.1%
Tunisia40.1%
Ireland30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Czech Republic30.0%
Gambia30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Viet Nam30.0%
Pakistan30.0%
Korea, Republic of30.0%
Malaysia30.0%

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

Is Oberstenfeld 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%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Population7,537 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.42 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,700 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate3.9 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean9 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 Oberstenfeld 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 Oberstenfeld?

The published population was 7,537 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Oberstenfeld?

Average net cold rent is 7.42 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 519 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Oberstenfeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 Oberstenfeld?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Oberstenfeld?

The median gross salary is 4,700 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Oberstenfeld a good place to live?

Oberstenfeld 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 Oberstenfeld?

The official country of birth distribution records 7,534 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). Oberstenfeld, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/oberstenfeld/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. 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. 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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  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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