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Living in Traben-Trarbach

Traben-Trarbach, a city in Germany, had a population of 5,421 at the end of 2024. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €8 per m² per month in 2024.

Cheaper rent than 76% 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 Traben-Trarbach?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Traben-Trarbach?

Average net cold rent is 5.55 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): 5.55 EUR/m²/month · Destatis6

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

Net rent across major citiesTraben-Trarbach highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Traben-Trarbach 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)5.55 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate8 EUR/m²/month2024BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 333 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.55 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 Traben-Trarbach?

The unemployment rate is 3.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Traben-Trarbach 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%8012–4Traben-Trarbach 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
Fibre-to-the-building availability88.58 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de5Official
Gigabit broadband availability89.04 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,650 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.9 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Traben-Trarbach. 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

The nearest airport was HHN, 10.4 km away, with 47 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 89% at the end of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport47 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportHHN13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport10.4 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

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

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Traben-Trarbach?

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 Agency12

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
Traben-Trarbach average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Traben-Trarbach average monthly precipitation, mm020406080615857447268797357626168JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Traben-Trarbach average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024049781321902112282322081691054942JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Traben-Trarbach annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.515407.0PM1010403.0NO₂µg/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 Traben-Trarbach 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/m³909–10Traben-Trarbach 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
NO₂ — annual mean3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Hunsrück-Leisel)10Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Hunsrück-Leisel)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency12Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.7 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 8.1 · Apr 13.2 · May 16.8 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 22.2 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 12.4 · Nov 6.8 · Dec 3.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.7 · Feb -1.4 · Mar 1.1 · Apr 4.4 · May 8 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.1 · Aug 12.9 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 6.1 · Nov 2.1 · Dec -0.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 8.7 · May 12.4 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 13.5 · Oct 9.1 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 1.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.9 · Feb 57.7 · Mar 56.8 · Apr 43.5 · May 72.4 · Jun 68.2 · Jul 78.9 · Aug 72.6 · Sep 56.9 · Oct 62.4 · Nov 61.2 · Dec 67.7 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 49.3 · Feb 77.6 · Mar 131.9 · Apr 190.1 · May 211.2 · Jun 227.9 · Jul 231.9 · Aug 208.4 · Sep 168.5 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 49.3 · Dec 42.3 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Hahn18Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)9Official · land
Annual PM2.5 over time9 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Traben-Trarbach by year, µg/m³8.710.211.813.3201420172019202220249.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 25.0% between 2014 and 2024, from 12.0 to 9.0.

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Ovelgönne5,421 residentsSulzbach an der Murr5,421 residentsGrabow5,422 residentsWaakirchen5,419 residentsLütjenburg5,424 residentsVelburg5,424 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 172.9 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Traben-Trarbach?

The published population was 5,421 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Traben-Trarbach residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport81%Foreign residents19%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area31.35 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)17Official
City area31.35 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8Official
Foreign residents1,029 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities20Official
Population density172.9 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.17Official
Population5,421 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents1,738 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Catholic share31.8 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other2,118 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other, share38.8 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant residents1,607 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant share29.4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official

International community in Traben-Trarbach

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
Total5,465100.0%
Germany4,20276.9%
Poland2143.9%
Ukraine941.7%
Netherlands681.2%
Kosovo631.2%
Syrian Arab Republic621.1%
Romania571.0%
Russian Federation531.0%
Afghanistan490.9%
Slovakia400.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Italy340.6%
Turkey320.6%
Kazakhstan300.5%
Serbia290.5%
Croatia240.4%
Bulgaria200.4%
United States200.4%
Lithuania170.3%
Somalia170.3%
India160.3%
Czech Republic140.3%
France130.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of130.2%
Albania110.2%
Greece110.2%
Latvia110.2%
Switzerland110.2%
China110.2%
Finland100.2%
Luxembourg100.2%
United Kingdom100.2%
Eritrea100.2%
Tunisia100.2%
Belgium90.2%
Norway90.2%
Austria90.2%
Hungary90.2%
South Africa90.2%
Spain80.1%
Azerbaijan80.1%
Iraq80.1%
Pakistan80.1%
Thailand80.1%
Georgia60.1%
Viet Nam60.1%
Not stated60.1%
Indonesia50.1%
Iceland40.1%
Morocco40.1%
Mexico40.1%
Japan40.1%
Kyrgyzstan40.1%
Australia40.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Ireland30.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.1%
Portugal30.1%
Ethiopia30.1%
Zambia30.1%
Rwanda30.1%
Egypt30.1%
Canada30.1%
Peru30.1%
Armenia30.1%
Sri Lanka30.1%
Israel30.1%
Lebanon30.1%
Bangladesh30.1%
Philippines30.1%
United Arab Emirates30.1%
Tajikistan30.1%
Uzbekistan30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,465100.0%
Germany4,43681.2%
Poland1693.1%
Ukraine951.7%
Netherlands711.3%
Syrian Arab Republic701.3%
Kosovo510.9%
Romania510.9%
Afghanistan500.9%
Slovakia410.8%
Italy380.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria270.5%
Turkey270.5%
Croatia190.3%
Lithuania170.3%
Russian Federation160.3%
Eritrea160.3%
Somalia150.3%
Serbia130.2%
United States120.2%
India110.2%
Finland100.2%
France100.2%
Greece100.2%
Czech Republic100.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of100.2%
Albania90.2%
Ireland90.2%
Norway90.2%
Latvia80.1%
Azerbaijan80.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.1%
Belgium70.1%
Switzerland70.1%
United Kingdom70.1%
Iceland60.1%
Viet Nam60.1%
Moldova, Republic of50.1%
Canada50.1%
Pakistan50.1%
Luxembourg40.1%
Austria40.1%
Spain40.1%
Hungary40.1%
Japan40.1%
Thailand40.1%
Estonia30.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Montenegro30.1%
Belarus30.1%
Ethiopia30.1%
Morocco30.1%
Tunisia30.1%
Egypt30.1%
Armenia30.1%
Indonesia30.1%
Iraq30.1%
Kyrgyzstan30.1%
Lebanon30.1%
Bangladesh30.1%
Uzbekistan30.1%
China30.1%
Uncertain30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15

Is Traben-Trarbach 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–63%
Foreign residents1,029 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population5,421 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.55 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability88.58 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability89.04 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)3,650 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier400 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official
Local property-tax multiplier500 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Traben-Trarbach 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 Traben-Trarbach?

The published population was 5,421 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Traben-Trarbach?

Average net cold rent is 5.55 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 389 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Traben-Trarbach?

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 Traben-Trarbach?

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

What is the typical salary around Traben-Trarbach?

The median gross salary is 3,650 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

How many foreign residents live in Traben-Trarbach?

1,029 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Traben-Trarbach a good place to live?

Traben-Trarbach 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 Traben-Trarbach?

The official country of birth distribution records 5,465 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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  title = {Traben-Trarbach, Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
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