Living in Howald
In Howald, rent averages €38.71 per m² a month (2025).
Howald had an unemployment rate of 5.33% at the end of 2025.
Pricier rent than 86% of Luxembourg cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 61% 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 Howald?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Howald?
Average net cold rent is about 38.71 EUR/m² per month (2025-07 to 2026-06), 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): 38.71 EUR/m²/month · Loyers annoncés des appartements par commune sur les 12 derniers mois5
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 80 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | POST Luxembourg Data Box14Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 26 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2025 | POST Luxembourg POP Mobile S15Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 38.71 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €28.62 | 31 Jul 2025 | Loyers annoncés des appartements par commune sur les 12 derniers mois5Official |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 1,988 EUR/month | 31 Jul 2025 | Loyers annoncés des appartements par commune sur les 12 derniers mois5Official |
Is Howald 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 2,323 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 38.71 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.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Howald?
The unemployment rate is about 5.3 % (2025).
- Unemployment rate: 5.33 % · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20253
Howald 5.3%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross salary (regional) | 6,308 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality18Official |
| Unemployment rate | 5.33 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20253Official · parent municipality |
What does a salary buy in Howald?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
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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. | €4,327 |
| Rent, 60 m²€38.71/m² · official · Loyers annoncés des appartements par commune sur les 12 derniers mois · 2025-07-31 | − €2,323 |
| Internet€80 · official · POST Luxembourg Data Box · 2026-09-30 | − €80 |
| Mobile plan€26 · official · POST Luxembourg POP Mobile S · 2025-09-30 | − €26 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,898 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Howald. 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 Howald. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Mobility and administration
Howald's nearest airport was LUX, 7 km away and offered 54 direct destinations.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Howald. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Biergerpakt / Pacte citoyen — Civic Orientation
Integration Department and CAI
For newcomers and residents choosing the civic pact.
Introductory Luxembourgish courses — State Language Course
Service de la formation des adultes, Ministère de l’Éducation nationale
For adults learning Luxembourgish.
Climate and air quality
Monthly mean temperatures were 1.4°C in January and 18°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 87.1 mm in January and 73.6 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 46.2 hours in January and 217.2 hours in July.
Is the air quality good in Howald?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.23 µg/m³ · Annual AQ statistics (AirBase & e-Reporting merged)1
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 | 7.23 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | Annual AQ statistics (AirBase & e-Reporting merged)1Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 3.8 · Feb 5.2 · Mar 9.8 · Apr 14.4 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.7 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 19 · Oct 13.5 · Nov 7.7 · Dec 4.5 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -1 · Feb -0.7 · Mar 2 · Apr 5.1 · May 8.7 · Jun 11.8 · Jul 13.8 · Aug 13.6 · Sep 10.3 · Oct 6.6 · Nov 2.8 · Dec 0 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO7Official · nearest-station reading |
| 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 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO8Official · nearest-station reading |
| 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 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO9Official · nearest-station reading |
| 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 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO10Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. Elsewhere: Bad Arolsen (Germany) ±0.7 °C, Marsberg (Germany) ±0.7 °C, Warburg (Germany) ±0.7 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±0.8 °C, Werl (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 Howald?
The published population was 5,598 people in November 2021. Source: RP2021 : Les communes en chiffres16
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,598 people | 8 Nov 2021 | RP2021 : Les communes en chiffres16Official |
Alternatives for people set on Howald
Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Howald from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.
Cities near Howald
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Howald 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 guideSchool 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; Howald's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Howald part of Luxembourg?
Howald is near Luxembourg, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 3.5 km away by straight-line distance. Luxembourg city profile
Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source4
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Howald?
The published population was 5,598 people in November 2021. Source: RP2021 : Les communes en chiffres.
How much does it cost to rent in Howald?
Average net cold rent is about 38.71 EUR/m² per month (2025-07 to 2026-06), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 2,710 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Loyers annoncés des appartements par commune sur les 12 derniers mois.
Is the air quality good in Howald?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Annual AQ statistics (AirBase & e-Reporting merged).
What is the unemployment rate in Howald?
The unemployment rate is about 5.3 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025.
What is the typical salary around Howald?
The median gross salary is 6,308 EUR/month. Source: STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality.
Is Howald a good place to live?
Howald 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 Howald part of Luxembourg?
Howald is near Luxembourg, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 3.5 km away by straight-line distance.
Which cities are near Howald?
Luxembourg, Hesperange, Roeser, Frisange, Steinsel are near Howald. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Howald, Luxembourg: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 52ec9c5efe50df1e7a8e3c9db7e0b105]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/howald/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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