Living in Plaue
In Plaue, rents across existing tenancies average €5.71 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.9% (2024).
Plaue's population was 1,972 at the end of 2024. The city covered 22.7 km² in 2024. Population density was 86.9 people per km² in 2024. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €8 per m² per month in 2024. For Plaue, the nearest airport was ERF, 22.5 km away, with 6 listed destinations in June 2026.
Higher unemployment than 68% of German cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 96% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 70% of German cities that publish it.
Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Plaue?
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 Plaue?
Average net cold rent is 5.71 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): 5.71 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 Mbps14Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 49.95 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Telekom MagentaMobil M20Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 5.71 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 | 8 EUR/m²/month | 2024 | BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure |
Is Plaue 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 343 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.71 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 Plaue?
The unemployment rate is 5.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2
Plaue 5.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre-to-the-building availability | 2.21 % | 31 Dec 2025 | data.bundesnetzagentur.de4Official |
| Gigabit broadband availability | 2.21 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 3,400 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9 %country median 5.1% | 31 Dec 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official |
What does a salary buy in Plaue?
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. | €2,275 |
| Rent, 60 m²€8.00/m² advertised for new lettings (market price · INKAR · 2024). Official average for existing leases: €5.71/m² (official · Destatis · 2022-05-15). | − €480 |
| 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 | €1,696 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Plaue. 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 Plaue. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 6,193 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik 2025, T01 Grundtabelle – Fälle mit Häufigkeitszahl, Kreise17Official · district-level figure |
Mobility and administration
Gigabit broadband availability was 2.21% at the end of 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Plaue. 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 Plaue?
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: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Erfurt Heinrichstr)12
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.
Plaue 9.0
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 18 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Erfurt Heinrichstr)10Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 16 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Erfurt Heinrichstr)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 9 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Erfurt Heinrichstr)12Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan -0.8 · Feb 0 · Mar 3.6 · Apr 8.9 · May 13.3 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 18.5 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 0.2 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Schm�cke21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -4.7 · Feb -4.4 · Mar -1.9 · Apr 1.8 · May 5.6 · Jun 8.7 · Jul 10.9 · Aug 11 · Sep 7.4 · Oct 3.6 · Nov -0.5 · Dec -3.7 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Schm�cke21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan -2.8 · Feb -2.3 · Mar 0.6 · Apr 5 · May 9.2 · Jun 12.3 · Jul 14.3 · Aug 14.3 · Sep 10.2 · Oct 5.8 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -1.8 °C | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Schm�cke21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 133.6 · Feb 104.1 · Mar 106 · Apr 73.4 · May 96.5 · Jun 90.9 · Jul 129.9 · Aug 96.2 · Sep 111 · Oct 110.9 · Nov 119.7 · Dec 142.5 mm | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Schm�cke21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 44.3 · Feb 65.4 · Mar 109.9 · Apr 161.2 · May 183.4 · Jun 182.8 · Jul 190.8 · Aug 188.4 · Sep 135 · Oct 89.9 · Nov 46.2 · Dec 38.8 hours | 1991–2020 | WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Schm�cke21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Annual mean temperature | 8.4 °C | 31 Dec 2020 | DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)9Official · land |
Similar climate. In Germany: Bad Berleburg ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Jönköping (Sweden) ±1.3 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Gentofte (Denmark) ±3.5 °C, Lyngby-Taarbæk (Denmark) ±3.5 °C, Rudersdal (Denmark) ±3.5 °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 Plaue?
The published population was 1,972 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7
By nationality
National passport98.2%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 22.69 km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Destatis municipality row keyed by AGS; official Statistikportal handoff URL independently confirms the same AGS and municipality name.8Official |
| Foreign residents | 35 people | 15 May 2022 | Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities23Official |
| Population density | 86.91 people/km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.8Official |
| Population | 1,972 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official |
People and communities
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic residents | 53 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Catholic share | 2.7 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other | 1,502 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| No religion or other, share | 75.3 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant residents | 439 people | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
| Protestant share | 22 % | 31 Dec 2022 | Destatis5Official |
International community in Plaue
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 | 1,995 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 1,920 | 96.2% |
| Poland | 14 | 0.7% |
| Romania | 10 | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | 9 | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | 5 | 0.3% |
| Russian Federation | 4 | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 0.2% |
| Not stated | 4 | 0.2% |
| Moldova, Republic of | 3 | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | 3 | 0.2% |
Show 5 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.2% |
| Kenya | 3 | 0.2% |
| Cuba | 3 | 0.2% |
| Viet Nam | 3 | 0.2% |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 3 | 0.2% |
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 | 1,995 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 1,959 | 98.2% |
| Romania | 9 | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | 5 | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3 | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | 3 | 0.2% |
| Russian Federation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 0.2% |
| Algeria | 3 | 0.2% |
| Kenya | 3 | 0.2% |
Show 1 more group
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian Arab Republic | 3 | 0.2% |
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 Plaue
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.
Oberhof as a Plaue alternative in the same region
15 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,118 Oberhof vs 6,193 Plaue−17%
- Unemployment: 4.9% Oberhof vs 5.9% Plaue−17%
- Nearest airport: 34.5 km Oberhof vs 22.5 km Plaue+53%
- Rent: €5.47/m² Oberhof vs €5.71/m² Plaue−4%
- Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Oberhof vs 9.0 µg/m³ Plaue−11%
- Residents: 1,592 Oberhof vs 1,972 Plaue−19%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,300 Oberhof vs €3,400 Plauesame level
Gummersbach as a Plaue alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 235 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.
- Residents: 51,290 Gummersbach vs 1,972 Plaue+2501%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,977 Gummersbach vs 6,193 Plaue−36%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,950 Gummersbach vs €3,400 Plaue+16%
- Nearest airport: 35.1 km Gummersbach vs 22.5 km Plaue+56%
- Rent: €5.93/m² Gummersbach vs €5.71/m² Plaue+4%
- Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Gummersbach vs 9.0 µg/m³ Plaue−11%
Cities near Plaue
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 5.87 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.53 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 4.97 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 4.93 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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- 5.47 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
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- 5.16 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
- Rent
- 5.33 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-05-15
Alternative cities in Germany
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Yes — migrants receive medical care in Plaue 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; Plaue'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 Plaue?
The published population was 1,972 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.
How much does it cost to rent in Plaue?
Average net cold rent is 5.71 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 400 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis — Zensus 2022 Regionaltabelle Wohnungen (QMMIETE: durchschnittliche Nettokaltmiete je m²).
Is the air quality good in Plaue?
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: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Erfurt Heinrichstr).
What is the unemployment rate in Plaue?
The unemployment rate is 5.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.
What is the typical salary around Plaue?
The median gross salary is 3,400 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).
Is Plaue a good place to live?
Plaue 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 Plaue?
Arnstadt, Ilmenau, Neuhaus, Ohrdruf, Stadtilm are near Plaue. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Germany live in Plaue?
The official country of birth distribution records 1,920 people (96.2%) 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). Plaue, Germany: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 4206f371b1295407c27b6e17245d5995]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/plaue/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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