Schwaebisch Gmuend migration data

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

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Schwaebisch Gmuend at a glance.
Field	Value
City	Schwaebisch Gmuend
Country	Germany
Last updated	2026-06-05
City-level indicators	15
Data export	schwaebisch-gmuend.json

Basic city facts for Schwaebisch Gmuend.
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Population	64,416 people	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
City area	113.81 km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2024-12-31	City
Federal state	Baden-Württemberg	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Primary postal code	73525	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Population density	566 people/km2	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Regional key	081365007065	Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis	2026-05-31	City
Coordinates	48.8000, 9.8000	Wikidata	2026-05-31	City

Moving checklist

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

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Average net cold rent	11.23 EUR/m2/month	miet-check Mietspiegel Schwaebisch Gmuend Commercial	2026-06-04	City
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Average net cold rent at 11.23 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Schwaebisch Gmuend.

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
Schwaebisch Gmuend 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)
Schwaebisch Gmuend 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.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Disposable income per capita	30,461 EUR/year	VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics	2023-12-31	Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Disposable income per capita at 30,461 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
GDP per capita	55,123 EUR/year	VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics	2023-12-31	Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt secondary
Schwaebisch Gmuend has GDP per capita at 55,123 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.

Local taxes

Local taxes — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Property tax B multiplier	470 %	Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official	2024-12-31	City (Gemeinde)
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Property tax B multiplier at 470 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.
Business tax multiplier	400 %	Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official	2024-12-31	City (Gemeinde)
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Business tax multiplier at 400 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.

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
Schwaebisch Gmuend 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
Schwaebisch Gmuend 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
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Gigabit broadband availability	72.54 %	Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-12-31	City (Gemeinde)
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Gigabit broadband availability at 72.54 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
FTTB/H broadband availability	24.09 %	Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-12-31	City (Gemeinde)
Schwaebisch Gmuend has FTTB/H broadband availability at 24.09 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Passenger car density	587 cars/1000 residents	Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	City (Gemeinde) derived
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Passenger car density at 587 cars/1000 residents, observed on 2026-01-01 from Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality.

Education

Education — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Data level
Childcare coverage under 3	28.3 %	Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-03-01	Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Childcare coverage under 3 at 28.3 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
Childcare coverage age 3 to 6	95 %	Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-03-01	Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwaebisch Gmuend has Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 at 95 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.

Apartment search links

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

Job search links

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

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Schwaebisch Gmuend.
City	Distance, km	Population	Rent reference
Lorch	8	10,806	—
Heubach	10	10,145	11.33 EUR/m2/month
Lauterstein	11	2,558	—
Donzdorf	13	10,568	11.11 EUR/m2/month
Eislingen/Fils	14	22,325	—

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Schwaebisch Gmuend.
Local rent reference	11.23 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high	711 / 1128
Median in ranked cities	10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page	Open rent ranking

Derived rent scenarios for Schwaebisch Gmuend.
Flat size	Derived net cold rent	Basis
50 m2	562 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 11.23 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2	786 EUR/month	Derived from stored rent reference 11.23 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Schwaebisch Gmuend.
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 Schwaebisch Gmuend.
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 Schwaebisch Gmuend.
Field	Source	Last updated
City portal	Stadt Schwaebisch Gmuend	2026-05-31
Statistics portal	Statistikportal Schwaebisch Gmuend	2026-05-31
Immigration office	Schwaebisch Gmuend Amt fuer Zuwanderung	2026-05-31
Newcomer service	Schwaebisch Gmuend integration	2026-05-31
Public transport	Schwaebisch Gmuend bus and rail	2026-05-31

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has Average net cold rent at 11.23 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Schwaebisch Gmuend. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend 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 Business tax multiplier in Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has Business tax multiplier at 400 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has Childcare coverage under 3 at 28.3 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has Disposable income per capita at 30,461 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 Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has FTTB/H broadband availability at 24.09 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is GDP per capita in Schwaebisch Gmuend?

Schwaebisch Gmuend has GDP per capita at 55,123 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.