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Hanau

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Hanau is a city in Germany. Rent is 12.93 EUR/m2/month (from wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Hanau). The median net salary is 4,851 EUR/month (from Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)). Germany-wide The unemployment rate is 5.5 % (from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001)). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Average net cold rent 12.93 EUR/m2/month wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Hanau
Average monthly gross earnings (Germany-wide) 4,851 EUR/month Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Unemployment rate 5.5 % Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001)

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

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Country: Germany · Region: Hessen · Population 107,041 people · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 5.5 % Land (DE-HE) Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001) Official AFresh
Hanau has Unemployment rate at 5.5 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001).
Average monthly gross earnings 4,660 EUR/month Land (VGRdL 2023) VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal) Official AFresh
Hanau has Average monthly gross earnings at 4,660 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) 22 per 1000 Land (BA, GENESIS 13211-0001) Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Gemeldete Arbeitsstellen (GENESIS 13211-0002) Official AFresh
Hanau has Job vacancies per 1 000 Erwerbspersonen (BA Statistik) at 22 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 — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 109 index Land (VGRdL 2023) VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen) Official AFresh
Hanau has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 109 index, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen).

Cost & housing

Cost & income

Cost & income — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
groceries_monthly_eur 338 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official AFresh
Hanau has groceries_monthly_eur at 338 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx).
utilities_monthly_eur 134 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official AFresh
Hanau has utilities_monthly_eur at 134 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas).
net_income_eur_month 2,746 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer) Official AFresh
Hanau has net_income_eur_month at 2,746 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer).
net_income_couple_eur_month 3,262 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer) Official AFresh
Hanau has net_income_couple_eur_month at 3,262 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer).
net_income_family_eur_month 3,777 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer) Official AFresh
Hanau has net_income_family_eur_month at 3,777 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from BMF — Lohnsteuer-Rechner, Programmablaufplan 2026 and Lohnsteuertabellen (Steuerklassen I-VI, 16 Bundesländer).

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average net cold rent 12.93 EUR/m2/month City wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Hanau Commercial CFresh

more expensive than 82% of cities in Germany (rank 942 of 1151); 26% above the median
Hanau has Average net cold rent at 12.93 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-05-01 from wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Hanau.

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Häufigkeitszahl — Straftaten insgesamt je 100 000 (BKA PKS) 5,700 HZ (incidents/100k) Land (BKA PKS 2024, HZ) BKA — Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik (PKS) Tabellenband 2024, Tabelle 01 (Land) Official AFresh
Hanau has Häufigkeitszahl — Straftaten insgesamt je 100 000 (BKA PKS) at 5,700 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 Confidence
Average Annual Temperature 10.4 degC Country estimate DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official AFresh
Hanau has Average Annual Temperature at 10.4 degC, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.
Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) 9.3 degC Land (DWD Climate Normal 1991-2020, 1×1 km Raster) DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster) Official AFresh
Hanau has Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) at 9.3 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 Country estimate DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official AFresh
Hanau has Average Annual Sunshine Hours at 1,650 hours/year, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed 96.4 Mbit/s Country estimate Ookla Speedtest Global Index details.sourceType.aggregator BFresh
Hanau has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA FRA code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Hanau has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at FRA code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 28.2 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

cheaper than 75% of cities in Germany (rank 525 of 2059); 35% below the median
Hanau has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 28.2 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 239 count Direct destinations from FRA OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

better than 93% of cities in Germany (rank 1793 of 1927); 754% above the median
Hanau has Nearest airport direct destinations at 239 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 460 per 100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner Official AFresh
Hanau has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 460 per 100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Total land area 21,115.64 km2 Land Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001) Official AFresh
Hanau has Total land area at 21,115.64 km2, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001).
Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) 0.5 % Land Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023) Official AFresh
Hanau has Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) at 0.5 percent, observed on 2023-12-31 from Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023).

Demographics

Demographics — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) 43.7 years Land (Zensus 2022) Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official AFresh
Hanau has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 43.7 years, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).
Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) 33.1 % Land (Zensus 2022) Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official AFresh
Hanau has Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) at 33.1 percent, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).

Country-level context Germany-wide

National policy figures that apply to residents of Germany. Labelled as country-wide data.

Country topic guides: taxes, healthcare, work, visas.

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

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Hanau, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

4 city-level metrics· 19 country-level· Not yet city-level:Education: No official registry existsAir quality

Moving checklist

First checks before moving to Hanau.
Step Why it matters
Housing Check current rent, deposit, documents and whether the address allows Anmeldung in Hanau.
Address registration After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Hanau.
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 Hanau.
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 Hanau. Stadt Hanau
Observed: 2026-05-31
Residence permit Foreigners authority / Auslaenderbehoerde Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Hanau Auslaenderbehoerde
Observed: 2026-05-31
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 Hanau
Observed: 2026-05-31
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. Hanau newcomers and moving in
Observed: 2026-05-31
Transport Local or regional transport operator Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute. RMV
Observed: 2026-05-31

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Hanau.
City Distance, km Population Rent reference
Maintal 6 38,987 13.72 EUR/m2/month
Mühlheim am Main 6 29,194 14.4 EUR/m2/month
Bruchköbel 6 20,509 12.47 EUR/m2/month
Erlensee 6 15,907 12.68 EUR/m2/month
Obertshausen 8 25,316 13.75 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Hanau.
Local rent reference 12.93 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high 919 / 1124
Median in ranked cities 10.31 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page Open rent ranking
Derived rent scenarios for Hanau.
Flat size Derived net cold rent Basis
50 m2 647 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 12.93 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2 905 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 12.93 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Hanau.
Profile Fit signal Check before moving
Remote worker Check first Rent reference is above the current Germany city median in this dataset; compare nearby cities and current listings before choosing.
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.

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Hanau.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Stadt Hanau
Statistics portal Hanau statistics
Immigration office Hanau Auslaenderbehoerde
Newcomer service Hanau newcomers and moving in
Public transport RMV
Transport tickets RMV TicketShop

Frequently asked about Hanau

How much is rent in Hanau?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Hanau?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Hanau safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

4 metrics are measured at city level. 19 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Hanau’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Hanau figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Hanau statistics
  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)
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