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Reichenbach an der Fils is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Reichenbach an der Fils had a population of 8,362 at the end of 2024. For Reichenbach an der Fils, the regional median gross salary was €4,600 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 levels for Reichenbach an der Fils stood at 8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 80% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 73% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 64% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Reichenbach an der Fils?

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 Reichenbach an der Fils.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Reichenbach an der Fils?

Average net cold rent is 8.21 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): 8.21 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Reichenbach an der Fils yet.

Net rent across major citiesReichenbach an der Fils highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Reichenbach an der Fils 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)8.21 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 493 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8.21 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 Reichenbach an der Fils?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Reichenbach an der Fils is 4.0%. 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%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Reichenbach an der Fils 4.0%624 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)4,600 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Reichenbach an der Fils. 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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Mobility and administration

Reichenbach an der Fils's nearest airport was STR, 18 km away and offered 80 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count80 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSTR3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

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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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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 1.1°C in January and 19.3°C in July. Reichenbach an der Fils's monthly precipitation totalled 40.3 mm in January and 86.5 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 74.3 hours in January and 243 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Reichenbach an der Fils?

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: 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
Reichenbach an der Fils average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Reichenbach an der Fils average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100403343387889877050565046JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Reichenbach an der Fils average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526074951441842102262432261741217765JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Reichenbach an der Fils annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/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 Reichenbach an der Fils is 8.0 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/m³1558–9Reichenbach an der Fils 8.090 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–1030 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 mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 6.1 · Mar 10.5 · Apr 15.1 · May 19 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 24.7 · Aug 24.6 · Sep 19.9 · Oct 14.7 · Nov 8.6 · Dec 5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.1 · Feb -1.8 · Mar 1 · Apr 4.2 · May 8.4 · Jun 11.9 · Jul 13.7 · Aug 13.4 · Sep 9.4 · Oct 5.6 · Nov 1.6 · Dec -1.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.1 · Feb 2.1 · Mar 5.7 · Apr 9.8 · May 13.9 · Jun 17.4 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 9.9 · Nov 5 · Dec 2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 40.3 · Feb 33.4 · Mar 43.1 · Apr 37.6 · May 78.4 · Jun 89.3 · Jul 86.5 · Aug 69.8 · Sep 49.9 · Oct 56.1 · Nov 50.4 · Dec 46.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 74.3 · Feb 95.3 · Mar 144.3 · Apr 184.1 · May 209.9 · Jun 226 · Jul 243 · Aug 226.3 · Sep 174 · Oct 120.6 · Nov 76.6 · Dec 65.3 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
Viechtach8,361 residentsKleinostheim8,360 residentsGroßräschen/Rań8,355 residentsHeikendorf8,372 residentsBad Rothenfelde8,385 residentsWoltersdorf8,386 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Reichenbach an der Fils?

The published population was 8,362 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population8,362 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Reichenbach an der Fils

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
Total7,873100.0%
Germany6,00376.2%
Turkey2242.8%
Romania1672.1%
Greece1431.8%
Poland1121.4%
Italy921.2%
Kosovo891.1%
Czech Republic881.1%
Hungary881.1%
Russian Federation791.0%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Croatia720.9%
Syrian Arab Republic720.9%
Kazakhstan650.8%
Serbia520.7%
Not stated520.7%
Bosnia and Herzegovina470.6%
Austria390.5%
Gambia340.4%
Slovenia330.4%
Ukraine250.3%
Bulgaria210.3%
Afghanistan170.2%
Pakistan160.2%
United States140.2%
Slovakia130.2%
Albania120.2%
Portugal120.2%
France110.1%
Spain110.1%
Brazil110.1%
Peru110.1%
India110.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of100.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of100.1%
Mexico80.1%
Eritrea70.1%
Iraq70.1%
Montenegro60.1%
Switzerland60.1%
Moldova, Republic of50.1%
United Kingdom50.1%
Namibia50.1%
Indonesia50.1%
Thailand50.1%
Armenia40.1%
Viet Nam40.1%
Uzbekistan40.1%
China40.1%
Sweden30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Ethiopia30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Libya30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Chile30.0%
Honduras30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Philippines30.0%
Tajikistan30.0%

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
Total7,873100.0%
Germany6,52282.8%
Greece1952.5%
Turkey1922.4%
Italy1622.1%
Croatia1171.5%
Kosovo811.0%
Syrian Arab Republic740.9%
Hungary700.9%
Romania570.7%
Poland450.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Gambia330.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina280.4%
Austria280.4%
Serbia240.3%
Ukraine230.3%
Bulgaria180.2%
Russian Federation170.2%
Afghanistan150.2%
Slovakia140.2%
Pakistan130.2%
Slovenia120.2%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of100.1%
Albania90.1%
Montenegro80.1%
Portugal80.1%
Spain80.1%
Honduras70.1%
Viet Nam60.1%
India60.1%
Eritrea50.1%
Thailand50.1%
United Kingdom40.1%
Stateless40.1%
France30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Switzerland30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Congo30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Chile30.0%
Peru30.0%
Indonesia30.0%
Iran, Islamic Republic of30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
China30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

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

Is Reichenbach an der Fils 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Population8,362 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)8.21 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,600 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate4 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean8 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 Reichenbach an der Fils 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 Reichenbach an der Fils?

The published population was 8,362 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Reichenbach an der Fils?

Average net cold rent is 8.21 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 575 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Reichenbach an der Fils?

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: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Reichenbach an der Fils?

The unemployment rate is 4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Reichenbach an der Fils?

The median gross salary is 4,600 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Reichenbach an der Fils a good place to live?

Reichenbach an der Fils 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 Reichenbach an der Fils?

The official country of birth distribution records 7,873 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). Reichenbach an der Fils, Germany: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/reichenbach-an-der-fils/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Reichenbach an der Fils, Germany: rent, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. 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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