Living in Esch-sur-Alzette
In Esch-sur-Alzette, the median gross salary is €3,691 a month (2025), advertised rents for new lettings average €41.36 per m² a month (2025) and unemployment is 10.8% (2025).
Commute shares were 22.1% by public transport, 26.3% by walking and 1% by cycling in 2021. Its population was 37,922 in 2025. The city covered 14.4 km² in 2024. Population density was 2,634.2 people per km² in 2025.
Pricier rent than 89% of Luxembourg cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 97% of Luxembourg cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of Luxembourg cities that publish it.
Which Luxembourg-wide rules apply when you move to Esch-sur-Alzette?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Owner occupation accounted for 60% of homes in 2021.
How much does it cost to rent in Esch-sur-Alzette?
Average net cold rent is about 41.36 EUR/m² per month (2025), 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): 41.36 EUR/m²/month · Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 20254
Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness club membership, monthly | 37.5 EUR/month | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 79.5 EUR/month | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | 1,350 EUR/month | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | 20 eur | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 28.75 EUR/month | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | 238.3 EUR/month | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 41.36 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €28.62 | 31 Dec 2025 | Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 20254Official |
Is Esch-sur-Alzette 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.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 2,481 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 41.36 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.
Is rent affordable on a local salary?
A 60 m² flat at the published average rent is about 2,481 EUR a month, which is 67% of the published median gross salary of 3,691 (2025). Gross, not take-home, and before heating and operating charges.
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 10.8% in 2025. The employment rate was 48.1% in 2021.
What is the typical salary in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The median gross salary is about 3,691 EUR/month (2025). Source: STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality12
City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.
What is the unemployment rate in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2025).
- Unemployment rate: 10.75 % · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251
Esch-sur-Alzette 10.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 48.1 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Median gross salary | 3,691 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality12Official |
| Unemployment rate | 10.75 %country median 5.7% | 31 Dec 2025 | Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251Official |
What does a salary buy in Esch-sur-Alzette?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentUtilitiesInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €2,960 |
| Rent, 60 m²€41.36/m² · official · Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) · 2025-12-31 | − €2,481 |
| Public transport passnot published for this city | — |
| Utilities, 85 m²€238 · market price · Numbeo · 2026-08-03 | − €238 |
| Internet€80 · market price · Numbeo · 2026-08-03 | − €80 |
| Mobile plan€29 · market price · Numbeo · 2026-08-03 | − €29 |
| Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish | €132 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Esch-sur-Alzette. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Agence pour le développement de l'emploi — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Esch-sur-Alzette. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with high school education or higher | 58.2 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16, and public school is free. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: cours d accueil (welcome classes, ages 6-12) + intercultural mediator (free). How to enrol a child (men.public.lu).
A country-wide rule for Luxembourg; Esch-sur-Alzette's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers commuting by bicycle | 1 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Workers commuting by public transport | 22.1 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Workers walking to work | 26.3 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Destinations from nearest airport | 54 count | 3 Aug 2026 | OpenFlights9Official |
| Nearest airport | LUX | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports10Official |
| Distance to nearest airport | 22 km | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports10Official |
Language courses and integration in Esch-sur-Alzette
2 exact course-location records are linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.
Maison des citoyens, Esch-sur-Alzette
150, bd J-F. Kennedy, L-4171 Esch-sur-Alzette
+352 2754 3960
View official recordClimate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Esch-sur-Alzette?
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 Agency2
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 8 µg/m³country median 7.0 | 31 Dec 2024 | European Environment Agency2Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 4.1 · Feb 5.6 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 14.7 · May 18.7 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 24 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 19.4 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 8.1 · Dec 4.9 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -1 · Feb -1 · Mar 1.2 · Apr 3.4 · May 7.4 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.3 · Aug 11.9 · Sep 8.7 · Oct 6 · Nov 2.7 · Dec 0.1 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 1.4 · Feb 2 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 8.9 · May 12.9 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 18 · Aug 17.3 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 5 · Dec 2.3 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 87.1 · Feb 68 · Mar 60.1 · Apr 53.2 · May 69.7 · Jun 77 · Jul 73.6 · Aug 77 · Sep 66.3 · Oct 78.1 · Nov 81.1 · Dec 107.1 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 46.2 · Feb 73.6 · Mar 135.7 · Apr 182.7 · May 190.1 · Jun 194.1 · Jul 217.2 · Aug 210.8 · Sep 161.8 · Oct 105.8 · Nov 50 · Dec 38.8 hours | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official |
Annual PM2.5 fell 50.0% between 2013 and 2024, from 16.0 to 8.0.
Similar climate. Elsewhere: Bad Arolsen (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Marsberg (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Warburg (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Eutin (Germany) ±0.8 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±0.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
How many people live in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The published population was 37,922 people in 2025. Source: Official statistics: population density8
By nationality
National passport45.9%Foreign residents54.1%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 14.4 km² | 9 Jul 2024 | Official statistics: city area6Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 56.2 % | 2025 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Foreign residents | 20,510 people | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Population density | 2,634 people/km² | 1 Jan 2025 | Official statistics: population density8Official |
| Population | 37,922 people | 2025 | Official statistics: population density8Official |
| Students as a share of residents | 20.8 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
International community in Esch-sur-Alzette
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native country/place-of-birth categories · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 36,117 | 100.0% |
| Foreign | 20,258 | 56.1% |
| Luxembourg | 15,842 | 43.9% |
| Other EU-27 Member State | 12,589 | 34.9% |
| Foreign (non EU-27) | 7,669 | 21.2% |
| Not stated | 15 | 0.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13
Citizenship
Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native citizenship status categories · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 36,117 | 100.0% |
| Foreign | 20,487 | 56.7% |
| Luxembourg | 15,607 | 43.2% |
| Foreign (EU-27) | 15,542 | 43.0% |
| Foreign (non EU-27) | 4,945 | 13.7% |
| Stateless | 15 | 0.0% |
| Not stated | 8 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14
Language spoken at home
Valid single-answer responses to the question which language the respondent thinks in and knows best; municipal numeric denominator not published · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 60 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
Alternatives for people set on Esch-sur-Alzette
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Mondercange as an Esch-sur-Alzette alternative in the same region
4 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Median gross pay, city: €5,412 Mondercange vs €3,691 Esch-sur-Alzette+47%
- Unemployment: 4.9% Mondercange vs 10.8% Esch-sur-Alzette−54%
- Rent: €44.28/m² Mondercange vs €41.36/m² Esch-sur-Alzette+7%
Graz as an Esch-sur-Alzette alternative in another country
A move, not a commute, at 749 km, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Rent and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €6.33/m² (2005) Graz vs €41.36/m² (2025) Esch-sur-Alzetteno percentage
- Basic utilities, 85 m²: €355 Graz vs €238 Esch-sur-Alzette+49%
- Nearest airport: 8.0 km Graz vs 22.0 km Esch-sur-Alzette−64%
- Foreign residents: 17.4% (2014) Graz vs 56.2% (2025) Esch-sur-Alzetteno percentage
- A meal out: €15 Graz vs €20 Esch-sur-Alzette−25%
Cities near Esch-sur-Alzette
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
- Rent
- 45.42 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 6,000 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 15.74 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 44.28 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 5,412 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 25.65 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-07-31
- Salary
- 4,500 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 12.87 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 3,736 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
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Esch-sur-Alzette in rankings
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Esch-sur-Alzette under the national coverage rules.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideIs Esch-sur-Alzette part of Luxembourg?
Esch-sur-Alzette is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 17.1 km away by straight-line distance. Luxembourg city profile
Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source5
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The published population was 37,922 people in 2025. Source: Official statistics: population density.
How much does it cost to rent in Esch-sur-Alzette?
Average net cold rent is about 41.36 EUR/m² per month (2025), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 2,895 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 2025.
Is the air quality good in Esch-sur-Alzette?
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 typical salary in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The median gross salary is about 3,691 EUR/month (2025). Source: STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality.
What is the unemployment rate in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025.
How many foreign residents live in Esch-sur-Alzette?
20,510 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official statistics: foreign residents.
Is Esch-sur-Alzette a good place to live?
Esch-sur-Alzette 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 Esch-sur-Alzette part of Luxembourg?
Esch-sur-Alzette is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 17.1 km away by straight-line distance.
Which cities are near Esch-sur-Alzette?
Luxembourg, Audun-le-Tiche, Mondercange, Belvaux, Kayl are near Esch-sur-Alzette. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Foreign live in Esch-sur-Alzette?
The official country of birth distribution records 20,258 people (56.1%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version e12d3dcfa41b1de8d9da90ed3b064b41]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/esch-sur-alzette/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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