Migration Fit

Obertshausen migration data

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

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Obertshausen at a glance.
FieldValue
CityObertshausen
CountryGermany
Last updated2026-06-05
City-level indicators24
Data exportobertshausen.json
Basic city facts for Obertshausen.
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Population 25,316 people Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
City area 13.62 km2 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
Federal state Hessen Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-02 City
Primary postal code 63179 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-02 City
Population density 1,859 people/km2 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-02 City
Regional key 064380010010 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2026-06-02 City
Coordinates 50.0715, 8.8482 Wikidata 2026-06-02 City

Moving checklist

First checks before moving to Obertshausen.
Step Why it matters
Housing Check current rent, deposit, documents and whether the address allows Anmeldung in Obertshausen.
Address registration After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Obertshausen.
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 Obertshausen.
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 Obertshausen. Stadt Obertshausen
Observed: 2026-06-02
Residence permit Foreigners authority / Auslaenderbehoerde Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Kreis Offenbach Migration
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 Obertshausen
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. Kreis Offenbach Integration
Observed: 2026-06-02
Transport Local or regional transport operator Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute. Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)
Observed: 2026-06-02

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Total land area 21,115.64 km2 Destatis — Bodenfläche (GENESIS 11111-0001) Official 2024-12-31 Land
Obertshausen 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 % Destatis — 15. koordinierte Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung (Variante G2-L2-W2, 2040 vs 2023) Official 2023-12-31 Land
Obertshausen 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).

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Average net cold rent 13.75 EUR/m2/month miet-check Mietspiegel Obertshausen Commercial 2026-06-04 City
Obertshausen has Average net cold rent at 13.75 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Obertshausen.

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Unemployment rate 5.5 % Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Arbeitslose und Arbeitslosenquoten (GENESIS 13211-0001) Official 2024-12-31 Land (DE-HE)
Obertshausen 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 VGRdL — Bruttolöhne und -gehälter je Arbeitnehmer, Reihe 2 Band 2 (Statistikportal) Official 2023-12-31 Land (VGRdL 2023)
Obertshausen 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 Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Gemeldete Arbeitsstellen (GENESIS 13211-0002) Official 2024-12-31 Land (BA, GENESIS 13211-0001)
Obertshausen 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 — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Disposable income per capita 29,536 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Obertshausen has Disposable income per capita at 29,536 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
GDP per capita 46,944 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt secondary
Obertshausen has GDP per capita at 46,944 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) 109 index VGRdL — Kaufkraft je Einwohner (verfügbares Einkommen + öffentliche Transferleistungen) Official 2023-12-31 Land (VGRdL 2023)
Obertshausen has Purchasing power index (DE=100, VGRdL) at 109 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 600 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Obertshausen has Property tax B multiplier at 600 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.
Business tax multiplier 372 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Obertshausen has Business tax multiplier at 372 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) 5,700 HZ (incidents/100k) BKA — Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik (PKS) Tabellenband 2024, Tabelle 01 (Land) Official 2024-12-31 Land (BKA PKS 2024, HZ)
Obertshausen 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 Data level
Average Annual Temperature 10.4 degC DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official 2024-01-01 Country estimate
Obertshausen 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 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)
Obertshausen 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 DWD Deutscher Wetterdienst Official 2024-01-01 Country estimate
Obertshausen 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
Obertshausen has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Gigabit broadband availability 84.29 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Obertshausen has Gigabit broadband availability at 84.29 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
FTTB/H broadband availability 7.9 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Obertshausen has FTTB/H broadband availability at 7.9 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Passenger car density 586 cars/1000 residents Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics 2026-01-01 City (Gemeinde) derived
Obertshausen has Passenger car density at 586 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) 460 per 100k Zi Versorgungsatlas / BÄK Ärztestatistik — Berufstätige Ärztinnen und Ärzte je 100 000 Einwohner Official 2024-12-31 Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024)
Obertshausen 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.

Education

Education — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Childcare coverage under 3 29.9 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Obertshausen has Childcare coverage under 3 at 29.9 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 92.3 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Obertshausen has Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 at 92.3 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) 43.7 years Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official 2022-05-15 Land (Zensus 2022)
Obertshausen 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 % Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund) Official 2022-05-15 Land (Zensus 2022)
Obertshausen has Migrationshintergrund Anteil (Zensus 2022) at 33.1 percent, observed on 2022-05-15 from Destatis Zensus 2022 — Demographie (Durchschnittsalter, Migrationshintergrund).

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Obertshausen.
City Distance, km Population Rent reference
Heusenstamm 3 19,312 14.03 EUR/m2/month
Rodgau 6 45,277 12.8 EUR/m2/month
Mühlheim am Main 6 29,194 14.4 EUR/m2/month
Offenbach am Main 7 132,746 14.99 EUR/m2/month
Hanau 8 97,956 12.93 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Obertshausen.
Local rent reference 13.75 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high 998 / 1128
Median in ranked cities 10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page Open rent ranking
Derived rent scenarios for Obertshausen.
Flat size Derived net cold rent Basis
50 m2 688 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 13.75 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2 963 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 13.75 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Obertshausen.
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 Obertshausen.
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 Obertshausen.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Stadt Obertshausen 2026-06-02
Statistics portal Statistikportal Obertshausen profile 2026-06-02
Immigration office Kreis Offenbach Migration 2026-06-02
Newcomer service Kreis Offenbach Integration 2026-06-02
Public transport Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) 2026-06-02

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Obertshausen?

Obertshausen 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen has Average net cold rent at 13.75 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Obertshausen. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Obertshausen?

Obertshausen 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). Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

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

Obertshausen 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. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Business tax multiplier in Obertshausen?

Obertshausen has Business tax multiplier at 372 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen has Childcare coverage under 3 at 29.9 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen has Disposable income per capita at 29,536 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 Obertshausen?

Obertshausen has FTTB/H broadband availability at 7.9 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

Official sources

  1. Statistikportal Obertshausen 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)