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Living in Schönefeld

Schönefeld is a city in Germany, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Schönefeld numbered 19,154 at the end of 2024. Regional median gross salary figures for Schönefeld showed €3,800 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 in the air was 10 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 88% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 80% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 91% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Schönefeld.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Schönefeld?

Average net cold rent is 9.28 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): 9.28 EUR/m²/month · Destatis Zensus 2022 regional housing table3

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

Net rent across major citiesSchönefeld highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Schönefeld 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)9.28 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis Zensus 2022 regional housing table3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 557 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 9.28 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 Schönefeld?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Schönefeld is 3.8%. 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%8012–4Schönefeld 3.8%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)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.8 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Schönefeld. 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

Schönefeld was 3 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBER3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 0.7°C in January to 19.6°C in July. Schönefeld's monthly precipitation totalled 41.5 mm in January and 70 mm in July. Schönefeld's average monthly sunshine was 52.6 hours in January and 233.7 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Schönefeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency6

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
Schönefeld 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
Schönefeld average monthly precipitation, mm020406080423036285360705244403939JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Schönefeld average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024053781271962312332342221691145745JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Schönefeld annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5µg/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 Schönefeld is 10.0 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/m³909–1030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–11Schönefeld 10.05 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 mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency6Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.2 · Feb 4.9 · Mar 9 · Apr 15.1 · May 19.6 · Jun 22.9 · Jul 25 · Aug 24.8 · Sep 19.8 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 7.7 · Dec 4.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.2 · Feb -1.8 · Mar 0.4 · Apr 4 · May 8.2 · Jun 11.7 · Jul 14 · Aug 13.5 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 5.6 · Nov 1.9 · Dec -0.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.7 · Feb 1.6 · Mar 4.6 · Apr 9.7 · May 14.2 · Jun 17.6 · Jul 19.6 · Aug 19.2 · Sep 14.7 · Oct 9.6 · Nov 4.9 · Dec 1.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 41.5 · Feb 30 · Mar 35.9 · Apr 27.7 · May 52.8 · Jun 60.2 · Jul 70 · Aug 52.4 · Sep 43.6 · Oct 40.3 · Nov 38.8 · Dec 39.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 52.6 · Feb 77.9 · Mar 126.7 · Apr 196.4 · May 231.1 · Jun 232.9 · Jul 233.7 · Aug 222.3 · Sep 168.9 · Oct 113.8 · Nov 57.4 · Dec 45 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Bad Dürkheim19,159 residentsEitorf19,172 residentsHaldensleben19,121 residentsKolbermoor19,094 residentsBückeburg19,221 residentsNeuenhagen19,225 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Schönefeld?

The published population was 19,154 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)14

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population19,154 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)14Official

International community in Schönefeld

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
Total18,461100.0%
Germany15,62184.6%
Poland6423.5%
Turkey5152.8%
India1170.6%
Russian Federation1040.6%
Lebanon1030.6%
Romania960.5%
Ukraine840.5%
Bulgaria700.4%
Syrian Arab Republic660.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Serbia610.3%
Afghanistan460.2%
Croatia420.2%
Czech Republic420.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina400.2%
Kazakhstan400.2%
Italy340.2%
Kosovo320.2%
Viet Nam320.2%
Austria290.2%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of260.1%
Moldova, Republic of250.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of220.1%
Greece200.1%
Cameroon200.1%
Iraq190.1%
Pakistan190.1%
Spain180.1%
United Kingdom170.1%
Nigeria170.1%
United States170.1%
China170.1%
Not stated160.1%
Philippines150.1%
Netherlands140.1%
Latvia120.1%
Switzerland120.1%
Hungary120.1%
Somalia120.1%
Egypt120.1%
Morocco110.1%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of110.1%
France100.1%
Tunisia100.1%
Brazil100.1%
Kyrgyzstan100.1%
Belarus90.0%
Thailand90.0%
Albania80.0%
Colombia80.0%
Mexico80.0%
Jordan80.0%
Uzbekistan80.0%
Kenya70.0%
Sri Lanka70.0%
Portugal60.0%
Sweden60.0%
Yemen60.0%
United Arab Emirates60.0%
Australia60.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Slovakia50.0%
Ghana50.0%
Chad50.0%
Chile50.0%
Honduras50.0%
Indonesia50.0%
Israel50.0%
Palestinian territories50.0%
Belgium40.0%
Denmark40.0%
Finland40.0%
Ireland40.0%
Norway40.0%
Algeria40.0%
Benin40.0%
Libya40.0%
South Africa40.0%
Ecuador40.0%
Canada40.0%
New Zealand40.0%
Estonia30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Malta30.0%
Zambia30.0%
Guinea30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Sierra Leone30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Panama30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%

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

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total18,461100.0%
Germany16,26188.1%
Turkey4302.3%
Poland3481.9%
Romania1380.7%
India1100.6%
Bulgaria750.4%
Ukraine740.4%
Serbia610.3%
Croatia570.3%
Syrian Arab Republic550.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan530.3%
Italy520.3%
Uncertain520.3%
Russian Federation500.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina390.2%
Viet Nam310.2%
Lebanon290.2%
Austria270.1%
Cameroon250.1%
Kosovo240.1%
Pakistan230.1%
Greece190.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of190.1%
Czech Republic190.1%
France180.1%
Portugal180.1%
Spain170.1%
United Kingdom140.1%
Somalia140.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of140.1%
Netherlands130.1%
Nigeria130.1%
Morocco130.1%
Hungary120.1%
United States120.1%
China100.1%
Australia100.1%
Kenya90.0%
Finland80.0%
Iraq80.0%
Uzbekistan80.0%
Albania70.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Belarus70.0%
Brazil70.0%
Jordan70.0%
Kyrgyzstan70.0%
Philippines70.0%
Thailand70.0%
Egypt60.0%
Azerbaijan60.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Ghana50.0%
Chad50.0%
Honduras50.0%
Canada50.0%
Colombia50.0%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of50.0%
Slovenia40.0%
Latvia40.0%
Moldova, Republic of40.0%
Benin40.0%
Tunisia40.0%
Belgium30.0%
Denmark30.0%
Estonia30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Guinea30.0%
Senegal30.0%
Burundi30.0%
Ecuador30.0%
Cuba30.0%
Panama30.0%
Armenia30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Palestinian territories30.0%
Bangladesh30.0%

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

Is Schönefeld 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Population19,154 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)9.28 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis Zensus 2022 regional housing table
Median gross salary (regional)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate3.8 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-29

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Schönefeld 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.

Is Schönefeld part of Berlin?

Schönefeld is identified as a satellite of Berlin. It is about 16.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source7

Which comparable places record less crime than Schönefeld?

21 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Schönefeld in this strictly source-matched cohort.

Schönefeld: 32,342.3 offences/100k (2019).

Schulzendorf — 2,420.3 offences/100k2019Leegebruch — 2,838.4 offences/100k2019Groß Kreutz — 2,909.6 offences/100k2019Schöneiche — 3,237 offences/100k2019Eichwalde — 3,911.6 offences/100k2019Glienicke — 3,928.6 offences/100k2019Neuenhagen — 4,065.4 offences/100k2019Brieselang — 4,083.7 offences/100k2019

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source4

Common questions

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

How many people live in Schönefeld?

The published population was 19,154 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Schönefeld?

Average net cold rent is 9.28 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 650 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis Zensus 2022 regional housing table.

Is the air quality good in Schönefeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 Schönefeld?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Schönefeld?

The median gross salary is 3,800 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Schönefeld a good place to live?

Schönefeld 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 Schönefeld part of Berlin?

Schönefeld is identified as a satellite of Berlin. It is about 16.5 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Total live in Schönefeld?

The official country of birth distribution records 18,461 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.

Which comparable places record less crime than Schönefeld?

21 places have a lower recorded total crime rate than Schönefeld in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses Polizeipräsidium Brandenburg PKS 2019 eVR municipality table + Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg population 2019, period 2019, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Schönefeld, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/schonefeld/ 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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  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Destatis Zensus 2022 regional housing table destatis.de · checked 2026-08-29
  4. destatis.de recorded-crime evidence destatis.de · checked 2026-08-29
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  6. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
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  10. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
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  4. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
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