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Living in Wiesensteig

Wiesensteig is a city in Germany, with a population of 2,001 at the end of 2024. For Wiesensteig, gigabit broadband availability was 46.4% at the end of 2025. The city covered 23.4 km² in 2024. Population density was 85.5 people per km² in 2024. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €10 per m² per month in 2024.

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

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 Wiesensteig.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Wiesensteig?

Average net cold rent is 6.1 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): 6.1 EUR/m²/month · Destatis6

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

Net rent across major citiesWiesensteig highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Wiesensteig 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)6.1 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate10 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 366 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.1 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 Wiesensteig?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Wiesensteig is 4.9%. 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%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Wiesensteig 4.9%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
Fibre-to-the-building availability6.14 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de5Official
Gigabit broadband availability46.43 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,300 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.9 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Wiesensteig. 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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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Wiesensteig. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was STR, 32.9 km away, with 80 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport80 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat10Official
Nearest airportSTR13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official
Distance to nearest airport32.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Wiesensteig average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Wiesensteig average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140766179631091001279882858386JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Wiesensteig average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526064851331812072242412271631076053JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.7 · Feb 2.8 · Mar 7.2 · Apr 12.2 · May 16.2 · Jun 19.7 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 21.7 · Sep 16.8 · Oct 11.7 · Nov 5.8 · Dec 2.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station St�tten15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.1 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 0.3 · Apr 3.8 · May 7.7 · Jun 11.1 · Jul 13 · Aug 13.2 · Sep 9.4 · Oct 5.5 · Nov 0.9 · Dec -2.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station St�tten15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.7 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 7.8 · May 11.8 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 17 · Sep 12.7 · Oct 8.3 · Nov 3.2 · Dec 0.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station St�tten15Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 75.7 · Feb 61.4 · Mar 79 · Apr 62.6 · May 108.8 · Jun 100.4 · Jul 127.1 · Aug 97.8 · Sep 82 · Oct 85.3 · Nov 83.3 · Dec 85.5 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station St�tten15Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 63.6 · Feb 84.8 · Mar 132.6 · Apr 181.3 · May 207.1 · Jun 224.1 · Jul 241.3 · Aug 227.2 · Sep 163 · Oct 107.2 · Nov 59.6 · Dec 52.9 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station St�tten15Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature8.9 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)9Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Ortrand1,996 residentsLauterecken1,990 residentsOderberg1,981 residentsPlaue1,972 residentsScheibenberg1,972 residentsLenzen (Elbe)2,031 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Wiesensteig?

The published population was 2,001 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Wiesensteig residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport82%Foreign residents18%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area23.41 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)14Official
City area23.41 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis municipality row keyed by AGS; official Statistikportal handoff URL independently confirms the same AGS and municipality name.14Official
Foreign residents361 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities17Official
Population density85.48 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.14Official
Population2,001 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents762 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Catholic share38.6 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other773 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other, share39.1 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant residents442 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant share22.4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official

International community in Wiesensteig

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
Total1,976100.0%
Germany1,54178.0%
Turkey683.4%
Romania432.2%
Hungary381.9%
Syrian Arab Republic331.7%
Ukraine221.1%
Italy191.0%
Croatia180.9%
Czech Republic170.9%
Poland140.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan140.7%
Bulgaria120.6%
Russian Federation100.5%
Austria90.5%
Kosovo70.4%
Not stated70.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.3%
Greece60.3%
Serbia50.3%
Kazakhstan50.3%
Portugal40.2%
Slovakia40.2%
Switzerland40.2%
Belarus40.2%
Costa Rica40.2%
United States40.2%
Georgia40.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of40.2%
France30.2%
Slovenia30.2%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.2%
Norway30.2%
Ethiopia30.2%
Gambia30.2%
Mali30.2%
Mozambique30.2%
Brazil30.2%
Viet Nam30.2%
Philippines30.2%
United Arab Emirates30.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,976100.0%
Germany1,61781.8%
Turkey794.0%
Romania392.0%
Syrian Arab Republic351.8%
Croatia271.4%
Ukraine241.2%
Italy231.2%
Afghanistan221.1%
Hungary140.7%
Bulgaria120.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo80.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.4%
Austria60.3%
Serbia60.3%
Uncertain60.3%
Greece40.2%
Poland40.2%
Belarus40.2%
Costa Rica40.2%
France30.2%
Netherlands30.2%
Portugal30.2%
Slovakia30.2%
Switzerland30.2%
Algeria30.2%
Gambia30.2%
Mozambique30.2%
Egypt30.2%
United States30.2%
Philippines30.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Wiesensteig 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents361 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population2,001 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.1 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability6.14 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability46.43 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)4,300 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 multiplier395 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de16Official
Local property-tax multiplier495 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de16Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Wiesensteig 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 Wiesensteig?

The published population was 2,001 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Wiesensteig?

Average net cold rent is 6.1 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 427 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

What is the unemployment rate in Wiesensteig?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Wiesensteig?

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

How many foreign residents live in Wiesensteig?

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

Is Wiesensteig a good place to live?

Wiesensteig 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 Wiesensteig?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,976 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). Wiesensteig, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/wiesensteig/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  3. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
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  7. Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities Zensus 2022 regional tables · destatis.de · checked 2026-07-26

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