Giessen migration data

Cost, housing, work, healthcare, safety and air-quality indicators for Giessen, with official source links and observation dates.

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Giessen at a glance.
Field	Value
City	Giessen
Country	Germany
Last updated	2026-06-05
City-level indicators	7
Data export	giessen.json

Basic city facts for Giessen.
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Population	89,179 people	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
City area	72.61 km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
Federal state	Hessen	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Primary postal code	35390	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Population density	1,228 people/km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Regional key	065310005005	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Coordinates	50.5833, 8.6667	Wikidata	2026-05-31	City

Moving checklist

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

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Average net cold rent	13.03 EUR/m2/month	wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Giessen Commercial	2026-05-01	City
Giessen has Average net cold rent at 13.03 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-05-01 from wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Giessen.

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Trend	Source	Observed	Data level
Unemployment rate	3.71 %	Up (+9.1%)	World Bank Data Official	2025-01-01	Country estimate
Giessen has Unemployment rate at 3.71 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data.
Average monthly gross earnings	4,851 EUR/month	—	Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) Official	2025-01-01	Land (VGRdL 2023)
Giessen has Average monthly gross earnings at 4,851 EUR/month, observed on 2025-01-01 from Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

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.

Environment & climate

Environment & climate — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Average Annual Temperature	10.4 degC	DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official	2024-01-01	Country estimate
Giessen has Average Annual Temperature at 10.4 degC, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.
Average Annual Sunshine Hours	1,650 hours/year	DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official	2024-01-01	Country estimate
Giessen has Average Annual Sunshine Hours at 1,650 hours/year, observed on 2024-01-01 from DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 1 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
Giessen has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Passenger car density	439 cars/1000 residents	Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	City (Gemeinde) derived
Giessen has Passenger car density at 439 cars/1000 residents, observed on 2026-01-01 from Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality.

Apartment search links

Rental search portals for Giessen.
Portal	Use	Suggested search
wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Giessen Commercial	Stored city rent reference and methodology source.	Giessen
Immowelt Commercial	Apartment and house rental listings.	Giessen
ImmobilienScout24 Commercial	Apartment and house rental listings.	Giessen
WG-Gesucht Commercial	Shared flats and temporary rooms.	Giessen
Kleinanzeigen Commercial	Local classified rental listings.	Giessen
Wohnungsboerse Commercial	Apartment and house rental listings.	Giessen

Job search links

Job search portals for Giessen.
Portal	Use	Suggested search
Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Official	Official labour-market search.	Giessen
Make it in Germany job listings Official	Official skilled-worker job handoff.	Giessen
EURES Official	EU job-search handoff.	Giessen
StepStone Commercial	Commercial job listings.	Giessen
Indeed Germany Commercial	Commercial job listings.	Giessen
meinestadt.de jobs Commercial	Local job listings and employers.	Giessen
IHK Official	Chamber of commerce handoff for training, companies and local business contacts.	Giessen
Handwerkskammer Official	Skilled trades chamber handoff for crafts, apprenticeships and local employers.	Giessen
LinkedIn Jobs Commercial	Commercial job listings.	Giessen
XING Jobs Commercial	Commercial job listings.	Giessen

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Giessen.
City	Distance, km	Population	Rent reference
Linden	6	13,308	7.38 EUR/m2/month
Pohlheim	8	17,677	11.48 EUR/m2/month
Lollar	8	10,222	11.55 EUR/m2/month
Staufenberg	10	8,291	—
Wetzlar	12	54,665	10.35 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Giessen.
Local rent reference	13.03 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high	935 / 1128
Median in ranked cities	10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page	Open rent ranking

Derived rent scenarios for Giessen.
Flat size	Derived net cold rent	Basis
50 m2	652 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 13.03 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2	912 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 13.03 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Giessen.
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.

Country context Germany-wide

National rules and reference values used by migrants in Giessen.
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 Giessen.
Field	Source	Last updated
City portal	Stadt Giessen	2026-05-31
Statistics portal	Giessen figures and facts	2026-05-31
Immigration office	Giessen foreigners office	2026-05-31
Newcomer service	Giessen welcome service	2026-05-31
Public transport	RMV VGO Giessen	2026-05-31
Transport tickets	Stadtwerke Giessen fares	2026-05-31

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Giessen?

Giessen 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 Giessen?

Giessen 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 Giessen?

Giessen 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 Giessen?

Giessen has Average net cold rent at 13.03 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-05-01 from wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Giessen. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Giessen?

Giessen has Average monthly gross earnings at 4,851 EUR/month, observed on 2025-01-01 from Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Passenger car density in Giessen?

Giessen has Passenger car density at 439 cars/1000 residents, observed on 2026-01-01 from Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Unemployment rate in Giessen?

Giessen has Unemployment rate at 3.71 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Child benefit in Giessen?

Giessen has Child benefit at 259 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from Federal Family Portal — child benefit (Kindergeld). Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is EU Blue Card salary threshold in Giessen?

Giessen has EU Blue Card salary threshold at 50,700 EUR/year, observed on 2026-01-01 from Make it in Germany. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Employee Social Contribution Rate in Giessen?

Giessen has Employee Social Contribution Rate at 21.2 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from BMG and Deutsche Rentenversicherung social security rates 2026. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.