Rheda-Wiedenbrueck migration data

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

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck at a glance.
Field	Value
City	Rheda-Wiedenbrueck
Country	Germany
Last updated	2026-06-05
City-level indicators	7
Data export	rheda-wiedenbrueck.json

Basic city facts for Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Population	48,030 people	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
City area	86.72 km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
Federal state	Nordrhein-Westfalen	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Primary postal code	33378	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Population density	554 people/km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Regional key	057540028028	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Coordinates	51.8417, 8.3000	Wikidata	2026-05-31	City

Moving checklist

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

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Average net cold rent	10.59 EUR/m2/month	miet-check Mietspiegel Rheda-Wiedenbrueck Commercial	2026-06-04	City
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck has Average net cold rent at 10.59 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.

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
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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)
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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	618 cars/1000 residents	Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	City (Gemeinde) derived
Rheda-Wiedenbrueck has Passenger car density at 618 cars/1000 residents, observed on 2026-01-01 from Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality.

Apartment search links

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

Job search links

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

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
City	Distance, km	Population	Rent reference
Guetersloh	9	—	10.27 EUR/m2/month
Rietberg	10	30,055	10.49 EUR/m2/month
Oelde	11	30,129	9.23 EUR/m2/month
Harsewinkel	15	25,523	9.2 EUR/m2/month
Verl	16	25,762	10.06 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
Local rent reference	10.59 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high	605 / 1128
Median in ranked cities	10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page	Open rent ranking

Derived rent scenarios for Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
Flat size	Derived net cold rent	Basis
50 m2	530 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 10.59 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2	741 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 10.59 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.
Field	Source	Last updated
City portal	Stadt Rheda-Wiedenbrueck	2026-05-31
Statistics portal	Rheda-Wiedenbrueck geography and population	2026-05-31
Immigration office	Kreis Guetersloh foreigners office	2026-05-31
Newcomer service	Rheda-Wiedenbrueck migrant integration	2026-05-31
Public transport	OWL Verkehr	2026-05-31

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck has Average net cold rent at 10.59 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Rheda-Wiedenbrueck. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck has Passenger car density at 618 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrueck?

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck 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.