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Zella-Mehlis is a city in Germany. Rent is 7.14 EUR/m2/month (from Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Zella-Mehlis). The median net salary is 4,851 EUR/month (from Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)). Germany-wide The unemployment rate is 6.2 % (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 7.14 EUR/m2/month Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Zella-Mehlis
Average monthly gross earnings (Germany-wide) 4,851 EUR/month Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Unemployment rate 6.2 % Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001)

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

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Country: Germany · Region: Thüringen · Population 12,157 people · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 6.2 % Land (DE-TH) Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Unemployment rate at 6.2 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001).
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 3,300 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

worse than 94% of cities in Germany (rank 65 of 1072); 16% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 3,300 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort).
Average monthly gross earnings 3,760 EUR/month Land (VGRdL 2023) VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Average monthly gross earnings at 3,760 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) 14 per 1000 Land (BA, GENESIS 13211-0001) Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Gemeldete Arbeitsstellen (GENESIS 13211-0002) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Job vacancies per 1 000 Erwerbspersonen (BA Statistik) at 14 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 Confidence
Disposable income per capita 26,379 EUR/year Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

worse than 80% of cities in Germany (rank 216 of 1072); 8% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Disposable income per capita at 26,379 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
GDP per capita 32,895 EUR/year Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

worse than 83% of cities in Germany (rank 180 of 1072); 15% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has GDP per capita at 32,895 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 87 index Land (VGRdL 2023) VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 87 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 Confidence
Property tax B multiplier 390 % City (Gemeinde) Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official AFresh

cheaper than 75% of cities in Germany (rank 272 of 1071); 9% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Property tax B multiplier at 390 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.
Business tax multiplier 395 % City (Gemeinde) Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official AFresh

more expensive than 53% of cities in Germany (rank 573 of 1071); 1% above the median
Zella-Mehlis has Business tax multiplier at 395 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.

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
Zella-Mehlis 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
Zella-Mehlis 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
Zella-Mehlis 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
Zella-Mehlis 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
Zella-Mehlis 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 7.14 EUR/m2/month City Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Zella-Mehlis Commercial CFresh

cheaper than 93% of cities in Germany (rank 87 of 1151); 31% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Average net cold rent at 7.14 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from Miet-Check.de Mietspiegel Zella-Mehlis.

Remote work and nomad infrastructure

Remote work and nomad infrastructure — Zella-Mehlis
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
Gigabit broadband availability 79.79 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas AFresh
Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed 96.4 Mbit/s Ookla Speedtest Global Index BFresh

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Häufigkeitszahl — Straftaten insgesamt je 100 000 (BKA PKS) 5,400 HZ (incidents/100k) Land (BKA PKS 2024, HZ) BKA — Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik (PKS) Tabellenband 2024, Tabelle 01 (Land) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis 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 Confidence
Average Annual Temperature 10.4 degC Country estimate DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Average Annual Temperature at 10.4 degC, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.
Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) 8.4 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
Zella-Mehlis has Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (DWD CDC 1991-2020) at 8.4 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 Country estimate DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Average Annual Sunshine Hours at 1,650 hours/year, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 6 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
Zella-Mehlis has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Gigabit broadband availability 79.79 % City (Gemeinde) Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

worse than 58% of cities in Germany (rank 449 of 1071); 5% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Gigabit broadband availability at 79.79 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
FTTB/H broadband availability 61.16 % City (Gemeinde) Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

better than 62% of cities in Germany (rank 660 of 1071); 39% above the median
Zella-Mehlis has FTTB/H broadband availability at 61.16 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA ERF code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at ERF code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 41 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

cheaper than 53% of cities in Germany (rank 962 of 2059); 5% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 41 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 6 count Direct destinations from ERF OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

worse than 79% of cities in Germany (rank 415 of 1927); 79% below the median
Zella-Mehlis has Nearest airport direct destinations at 6 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Passenger car density 630 cars/1000 residents City (Gemeinde) Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

at the median for Germany (rank 647 of 1291)
Zella-Mehlis has Passenger car density at 630 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 Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 380 per 100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 380 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 Confidence
Childcare coverage under 3 57.9 % Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

better than 88% of cities in Germany (rank 940 of 1072); 61% above the median
Zella-Mehlis has Childcare coverage under 3 at 57.9 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 98.4 % Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

better than 87% of cities in Germany (rank 937 of 1072); 3% above the median
Zella-Mehlis has Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 at 98.4 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
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 16,202.35 km2 Land Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Total land area at 16,202.35 km2, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001).
Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) -8.5 % Land Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Population change 2040 vs 2023 (Vorausberechnung) at -8.5 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) 47.9 years Land (Zensus 2022) Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 47.9 years, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).
Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) 10 % Land (Zensus 2022) Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official AFresh
Zella-Mehlis has Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) at 10 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 Zella-Mehlis.
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 Zella-Mehlis, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

9 city-level metrics· 24 country-level· Not yet city-level:Air quality

Moving checklist

First checks before moving to Zella-Mehlis.
Step Why it matters
Housing Check current rent, deposit, documents and whether the address allows Anmeldung in Zella-Mehlis.
Address registration After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Zella-Mehlis.
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 Zella-Mehlis.
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 Zella-Mehlis. Stadt Zella-Mehlis
Observed: 2026-06-04
Residence permit Foreigners authority / Auslaenderbehoerde Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Ordnungsamt / Ausländerbehörde
Observed: 2026-06-04
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 Zella-Mehlis
Observed: 2026-06-04
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. Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Integration
Observed: 2026-06-04
Transport Local or regional transport operator Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute. Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Mobilität
Observed: 2026-06-04

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Zella-Mehlis.
City Distance, km Population Rent reference
Suhl 6 34,685 7.1 EUR/m2/month
Oberhof 7 1,592 —
Steinbach-Hallenberg 8 9,130 —
Tambach-Dietharz/Thür. Wald 15 4,474 —
Schmalkalden 17 19,323 6.88 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Zella-Mehlis.
Local rent reference 7.14 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high 86 / 1124
Median in ranked cities 10.31 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page Open rent ranking
Derived rent scenarios for Zella-Mehlis.
Flat size Derived net cold rent Basis
50 m2 357 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 7.14 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2 500 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 7.14 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Zella-Mehlis.
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.

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Zella-Mehlis.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Stadt Zella-Mehlis
Statistics portal Statistikportal Zella-Mehlis profile
Immigration office Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Ordnungsamt / Ausländerbehörde
Newcomer service Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Integration
Public transport Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen - Mobilität

Frequently asked about Zella-Mehlis

How much is rent in Zella-Mehlis?

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 Zella-Mehlis?

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 Zella-Mehlis 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?

9 metrics are measured at city level. 24 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Zella-Mehlis’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 Zella-Mehlis 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. Statistikportal Zella-Mehlis 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)
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