Migration Fit

Brake (Unterweser) migration data

Cost, housing, work, healthcare, safety and air-quality indicators for Brake (Unterweser), with official source links and observation dates.

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Brake (Unterweser) at a glance.
FieldValue
CityBrake (Unterweser)
CountryGermany
Last updated2026-06-05
City-level indicators24
Data exportbrake-unterweser.json
Basic city facts for Brake (Unterweser).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Population 15,200 people Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
City area 38.3 km2 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
Federal state Niedersachsen Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-03 City
Primary postal code 26919 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-03 City
Population density 397 people/km2 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-03 City
Regional key 034610002002 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-03 City
Coordinates 53.3333, 8.4833 Wikidata 2026-06-03 City

Moving checklist

First checks before moving to Brake (Unterweser).
Step Why it matters
Housing Check current rent, deposit, documents and whether the address allows Anmeldung in Brake (Unterweser).
Address registration After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Brake (Unterweser).
Health insurance Make sure public or private health insurance is active before employment, study or residence steps.
Bank and tax ID Plan for a bank account and tax ID after registration; employers often need both.
Residence permit Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents.
Work search Compare local job listings with Germany-wide salary references and language requirements.
Family services For children, check Kita, school and child-benefit steps early because timing is local.
Transport Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute.

Local admin handoff

What to do and which official office to check in Brake (Unterweser).
Task Where to go Why it matters Source
Address registration City registration office / Buergeramt After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Brake (Unterweser). Stadt Brake (Unterweser)
Observed: 2026-06-02
Residence permit Foreigners authority / Auslaenderbehoerde Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Ausländer-/Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten (Landkreis Wesermarsch)
Observed: 2026-06-02
Work search Jobcenter or Federal Employment Agency Compare local job listings with Germany-wide salary references and language requirements. Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Dienststellensuche
Observed: 2026-06-04
Family services City family, school or Kita service For children, check Kita, school and child-benefit steps early because timing is local. Stadt Brake (Unterweser)
Observed: 2026-06-02
Health insurance Doctor search service Make sure public or private health insurance is active before employment, study or residence steps. 116117 Arzt- und Psychotherapeutensuche
Observed: 2026-06-04
Residence permit BAMF integration-course search or local integration office Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Ausländer-/Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten (Landkreis Wesermarsch)
Observed: 2026-06-02
Transport Local or regional transport operator Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute. VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen
Observed: 2026-06-02

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Total land area 47,709.8 km2 Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001) Official 2024-12-31 Land
Brake (Unterweser) has Total land area at 47,709.8 km2, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001).
Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) -1 % Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023) Official 2023-12-31 Land
Brake (Unterweser) has Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) at -1 percent, observed on 2023-12-31 from Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023).

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Average net cold rent 8.32 EUR/m2/month miet-check Mietspiegel Brake (Unterweser) Commercial 2026-06-04 City
Brake (Unterweser) has Average net cold rent at 8.32 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Brake (Unterweser).

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Unemployment rate 5.9 % Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001) Official 2024-12-31 Land (DE-NI)
Brake (Unterweser) has Unemployment rate at 5.9 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001).
Average monthly gross earnings 4,290 EUR/month VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal) Official 2023-12-31 Land (VGRdL 2023)
Brake (Unterweser) has Average monthly gross earnings at 4,290 EUR/month, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal).
Job vacancies per 1 000 Erwerbspersonen (BA Statistik) 21 per 1000 Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Gemeldete Arbeitsstellen (GENESIS 13211-0002) Official 2024-12-31 Land (BA, GENESIS 13211-0001)
Brake (Unterweser) has Job vacancies per 1 000 Erwerbspersonen (BA Statistik) at 21 per 1000, observed on 2024-12-31 from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Gemeldete Arbeitsstellen (GENESIS 13211-0002).

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Disposable income per capita 27,305 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Brake (Unterweser) has Disposable income per capita at 27,305 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
GDP per capita 43,108 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt secondary
Brake (Unterweser) has GDP per capita at 43,108 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 103 index VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen) Official 2023-12-31 Land (VGRdL 2023)
Brake (Unterweser) has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 103 index, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen).

Local taxes

Local taxes — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Property tax B multiplier 440 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Brake (Unterweser) has Property tax B multiplier at 440 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.
Business tax multiplier 405 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Brake (Unterweser) has Business tax multiplier at 405 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Häufigkeitszahl — Straftaten insgesamt je 100 000 (BKA PKS) 5,400 HZ (incidents/100k) BKA — Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik (PKS) Tabellenband 2024, Tabelle 01 (Land) Official 2024-12-31 Land (BKA PKS 2024, HZ)
Brake (Unterweser) has Häufigkeitszahl — Straftaten insgesamt je 100 000 (BKA PKS) at 5,400 HZ (incidents/100k), observed on 2024-12-31 from BKA — Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik (PKS) Tabellenband 2024, Tabelle 01 (Land).

Environment & climate

Environment & climate — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Average Annual Temperature 10.4 degC DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official 2024-01-01 Country estimate
Brake (Unterweser) has Average Annual Temperature at 10.4 degC, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.
Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) 9.4 degC DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster) Official 2020-12-31 Land (DWD Climate Normal 1991-2020, 1×1 km Raster)
Brake (Unterweser) has Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) at 9.4 degC, observed on 2020-12-31 from DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster).
Average Annual Sunshine Hours 1,650 hours/year DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official 2024-01-01 Country estimate
Brake (Unterweser) has Average Annual Sunshine Hours at 1,650 hours/year, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed 96.4 Mbit/s Ookla Speedtest Global Index details.sourceType.aggregator 2024-01-01 Country estimate
Brake (Unterweser) has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Gigabit broadband availability 96.66 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Brake (Unterweser) has Gigabit broadband availability at 96.66 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
FTTB/H broadband availability 90.45 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Brake (Unterweser) has FTTB/H broadband availability at 90.45 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Passenger car density 594 cars/1000 residents Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics 2026-01-01 City (Gemeinde) derived
Brake (Unterweser) has Passenger car density at 594 cars/1000 residents, observed on 2026-01-01 from Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 425 per 100k Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner Official 2024-12-31 Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024)
Brake (Unterweser) has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 425 per 100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner.

Education

Education — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Childcare coverage under 3 35.7 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Brake (Unterweser) has Childcare coverage under 3 at 35.7 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 95.5 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Brake (Unterweser) has Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 at 95.5 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.

Demographics

Demographics — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) 44.5 years Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official 2022-05-15 Land (Zensus 2022)
Brake (Unterweser) has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 44.5 years, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).
Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) 22 % Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official 2022-05-15 Land (Zensus 2022)
Brake (Unterweser) has Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) at 22 percent, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Brake (Unterweser).
City Distance, km Population Rent reference
Elsfleth 11 9,004 —
Nordenham 19 25,889 8.16 EUR/m2/month
Bremerhaven 24 118,610 8.1 EUR/m2/month
Osterholz-Scharmbeck 24 29,710 10.81 EUR/m2/month
Varel 24 24,704 8.67 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Brake (Unterweser).
Local rent reference 8.32 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high 218 / 1128
Median in ranked cities 10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page Open rent ranking
Derived rent scenarios for Brake (Unterweser).
Flat size Derived net cold rent Basis
50 m2 416 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 8.32 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2 582 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 8.32 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Brake (Unterweser).
Profile Fit signal Check before moving
Remote worker Good starting point Rent reference is at or below the current Germany city median in this dataset; still check internet speed, contract terms and Anmeldung.
Family Check first Check Kita, school catchment, child benefits and local registration timing before signing a lease.
Student Check first Check whether study location, semester ticket, shared-flat supply and commute work together.
Regulated profession Check first Check recognition, chamber or authority requirements before relying on local job listings.
Car-free living Check first Check local transport, regional rail and whether the Deutschlandticket covers your likely commute.

Country context Germany-wide

National rules and reference values used by migrants in Brake (Unterweser).
Metric Value Source Last updated Data level
EU Blue Card salary threshold 50,700 EUR/year Make it in Germany 2026-01-01 Germany-wide
Statutory minimum wage 13.9 EUR/hour BMAS — statutory minimum wage from January 2026 2026-01-01 Germany-wide
Average monthly gross earnings 4,851 EUR/month Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) 2025-01-01 Germany-wide
Public transport monthly pass 63 EUR/month Federal Government — Deutschlandticket price 2026 2026-01-01 Germany-wide
Statutory health insurance general contribution 14.6 % Federal Ministry of Health — statutory health insurance contributions 2026 2026-02-17 Germany-wide
Child benefit 259 EUR/month Federal Family Portal — child benefit (Kindergeld) 2026-01-01 Germany-wide

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Brake (Unterweser).
Field Source Last updated
City portal Stadt Brake (Unterweser) 2026-06-02
Statistics portal Statistikportal Brake (Unterweser) profile 2026-06-03
Immigration office Ausländer-/Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten (Landkreis Wesermarsch) 2026-06-02
Integration support Koordinierungsstelle Migration & Teilhabe (Landkreis Wesermarsch) 2026-06-02
Public transport VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen 2026-06-02

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Average Annual Sunshine Hours at 1,650 hours/year, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average Annual Temperature in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Average Annual Temperature at 10.4 degC, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average net cold rent in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Average net cold rent at 8.32 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Brake (Unterweser). Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Average monthly gross earnings at 4,290 EUR/month, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal). Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 425 per 100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Business tax multiplier in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Business tax multiplier at 405 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Childcare coverage under 3 in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Childcare coverage under 3 at 35.7 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Disposable income per capita in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has Disposable income per capita at 27,305 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is FTTB/H broadband availability in Brake (Unterweser)?

Brake (Unterweser) has FTTB/H broadband availability at 90.45 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

Official sources

  1. Statistikportal Brake (Unterweser) profile
  2. BAMF — Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
  3. Destatis — Federal Statistical Office
  4. Destatis — Gemeindeverzeichnis (GV-ISys)
  5. Bundesagentur für Arbeit
  6. Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgeltatlas
  7. Destatis — Zensus 2022 religion by municipality
  8. Umweltbundesamt (UBA)
  9. Federal Foreign Office
  10. Make it in Germany
  11. Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)
  12. Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)
  13. Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
  14. Federal Government — Deutschlandticket
  15. Familienportal des Bundes
  16. Deutsche Rentenversicherung
  17. Eurostat (European Commission)