Living in Ranstadt

Ranstadt is a city in Germany. At the end of 2024, Ranstadt had a population of 5,340. The regional median gross salary was €4,300 per month at the end of 2024.

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

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 Ranstadt.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Ranstadt?

Average net cold rent is 6.27 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): 6.27 EUR/m²/month · Destatis³

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

Net rent across major citiesRanstadt highlighted among comparable cities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average net rent (nettokalt)	6.27 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.56	15 May 2022	Destatis³Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 376 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.27 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 Ranstadt?

The unemployment rate is 4.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik²

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Ranstadt is 4.4%. Of 2,973 cities with data, 1,290 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary (regional)	4,300 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)¹Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	4.4 %country median 5.1%	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik²Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ranstadt. 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

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ranstadt. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Ranstadt's nearest airport was FRA, 48 km away and offered 239 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	239 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁵Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	48 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁶Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	FRA	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁶Official

Language courses and integration

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

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ranstadt.

Climate and air quality

Ranstadt's monthly mean temperatures were −0.5°C in January and 19°C in July.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 11.79 · Feb 16.03 · Mar 19.16 · Apr 26.08 · May 29.45 · Jun 35.71 · Jul 37.79 · Aug 37.21 · Sep 31.11 · Oct 25.87 · Nov 19.34 · Dec 12.84 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -18.26 · Feb -18.64 · Mar -11.85 · Apr -5.17 · May -1.72 · Jun 3.52 · Jul 6.07 · Aug 4.86 · Sep 1.98 · Oct -5.59 · Nov -6.74 · Dec -16.19 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -0.45 · Feb 0.41 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 8.66 · May 12.81 · Jun 16.66 · Jul 19.03 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 14.26 · Oct 9.18 · Nov 4.33 · Dec 0.72 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities

Kirchdorf am Inn5,341 residents Nünchritz5,339 residents Wasungen5,342 residents Norderney5,343 residents Rangendingen5,343 residents Guxhagen5,347 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ranstadt?

The published population was 5,340 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)⁹

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Population	5,340 people	31 Dec 2024	Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)⁹Official

International community in Ranstadt

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	5,311	100.0%
Germany	4,528	85.3%
Poland	88	1.7%
Czech Republic	66	1.2%
Ukraine	64	1.2%
Russian Federation	54	1.0%
Pakistan	54	1.0%
Romania	52	1.0%
Kazakhstan	43	0.8%
Syrian Arab Republic	38	0.7%
Not stated	33	0.6%

Show 49 more groups

Published group	People	Share
Turkey	31	0.6%
Serbia	31	0.6%
Italy	17	0.3%
United States	15	0.3%
Bulgaria	14	0.3%
Moldova, Republic of	14	0.3%
Thailand	12	0.2%
Spain	11	0.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	10	0.2%
Hungary	10	0.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	10	0.2%
Austria	7	0.1%
Switzerland	7	0.1%
Morocco	7	0.1%
Philippines	7	0.1%
Croatia	6	0.1%
Lithuania	6	0.1%
Indonesia	6	0.1%
Greece	5	0.1%
Netherlands	5	0.1%
United Kingdom	5	0.1%
Albania	4	0.1%
France	4	0.1%
Georgia	4	0.1%
Jordan	4	0.1%
Korea, Republic of	4	0.1%
Belgium	3	0.1%
Estonia	3	0.1%
Slovenia	3	0.1%
Kosovo	3	0.1%
Slovakia	3	0.1%
Sweden	3	0.1%
Eritrea	3	0.1%
Ethiopia	3	0.1%
South Africa	3	0.1%
Somalia	3	0.1%
Bolivia, Plurinational State of	3	0.1%
Colombia	3	0.1%
Cuba	3	0.1%
Peru	3	0.1%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of	3	0.1%
Afghanistan	3	0.1%
Japan	3	0.1%
Lebanon	3	0.1%
Palestinian territories	3	0.1%
Taiwan, Province of China	3	0.1%
United Arab Emirates	3	0.1%
Tajikistan	3	0.1%
Australia	3	0.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁸

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published group	People	Share
Total	5,311	100.0%
Germany	4,877	91.8%
Ukraine	59	1.1%
Romania	48	0.9%
Syrian Arab Republic	40	0.8%
Turkey	28	0.5%
Pakistan	27	0.5%
Poland	25	0.5%
Serbia	25	0.5%
United States	16	0.3%
Hungary	13	0.2%

Show 30 more groups

Published group	People	Share
Bulgaria	10	0.2%
Italy	10	0.2%
Spain	10	0.2%
Thailand	9	0.2%
Austria	8	0.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	7	0.1%
Croatia	7	0.1%
Netherlands	7	0.1%
United Kingdom	7	0.1%
Kosovo	6	0.1%
Switzerland	6	0.1%
Czech Republic	5	0.1%
Albania	4	0.1%
France	4	0.1%
Afghanistan	4	0.1%
Georgia	4	0.1%
Belgium	3	0.1%
Slovenia	3	0.1%
Greece	3	0.1%
Lithuania	3	0.1%
Portugal	3	0.1%
Russian Federation	3	0.1%
Indonesia	3	0.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	3	0.1%
Japan	3	0.1%
Kyrgyzstan	3	0.1%
Palestinian territories	3	0.1%
Philippines	3	0.1%
Korea, Republic of	3	0.1%
Uncertain	3	0.1%

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

Is Ranstadt 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–69%

Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%

Student59%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 48–70%

Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%

Retirement57%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–70%

Population5,340 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)

Average net rent (nettokalt)6.27 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis

Median gross salary (regional)4,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)

Unemployment rate4.4 %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 Ranstadt 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 Ranstadt?

The published population was 5,340 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Ranstadt?

Average net cold rent is 6.27 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 439 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

What is the unemployment rate in Ranstadt?

The unemployment rate is 4.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Ranstadt?

The median gross salary is 4,300 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Ranstadt a good place to live?

Ranstadt 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 Ranstadt?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,311 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). Ranstadt, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/ranstadt/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  title = {Ranstadt, Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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Sources

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Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-06
Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05

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