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Living in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Its population was 22,968 at the end of 2020. Rotterdam had an unemployment rate of 3.34% at the end of 2024. Rotterdam's foreign population totalled 1,200 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 73% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 85% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rotterdam?

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 United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rotterdam.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,102 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count607 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,200 people of 22,968 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rotterdam is 3.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Rotterdam 3.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,757 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.34 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rotterdam. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rotterdam. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRotterdam highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rotterdam highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count39 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Rotterdam's nearest airport was ALB, 14 km away and offered 19 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count19 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataALB3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rotterdam. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rotterdam.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 5.5 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperatures were −4.2°C in January and 22.8°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rotterdam average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rotterdam average monthly precipitation, mm030609012066587879871031169695987683JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Rotterdam annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Rotterdam is 5.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Rotterdam 5.5262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.47 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 2.2 · Mar 7.4 · Apr 15.1 · May 21.8 · Jun 26.3 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 27.8 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 16.4 · Nov 9.6 · Dec 3.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9 · Feb -8 · Mar -3.3 · Apr 2.7 · May 8.9 · Jun 14.1 · Jul 16.9 · Aug 15.9 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 5.1 · Nov -0.2 · Dec -5.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.2 · Feb -2.9 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 8.9 · May 15.4 · Jun 20.2 · Jul 22.8 · Aug 21.9 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 4.7 · Dec -0.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.1 · Feb 57.8 · Mar 78.4 · Apr 79 · May 86.7 · Jun 103 · Jul 115.6 · Aug 95.5 · Sep 94.7 · Oct 97.9 · Nov 76.1 · Dec 82.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.47 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,034 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)12Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature9.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Winchester22,970 residentsWatauga22,981 residentsRock Springs22,936 residentsPrairie Village23,008 residentsAcworth22,925 residentsLincolnia22,922 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 21.2 km². Rotterdam had a population density of 1,068.1 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rotterdam residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.8%Foreign residents 5.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area21.25 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share5.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,200 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,068 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population22,968 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Rotterdam 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–64%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on education · range 55–75%
Student33%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 22–44%
Family49%strong on family, weak on education · range 39–59%
Retirement31%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–43%
Foreign residents1,200 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population22,968 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,102 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,757 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.34 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.47 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rotterdam when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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.

What is the unemployment rate in Rotterdam?

The unemployment rate is 3.34 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Rotterdam?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.47 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Rotterdam?

The published population is 22,968 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Rotterdam?

1,200 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Rotterdam a good place to live?

Rotterdam 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Rotterdam, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/rotterdam/ 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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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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