Schwedt migration data

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

Last updated 2026-06-05

Overview

Schwedt at a glance.
FieldValue
CitySchwedt
CountryGermany
Last updated2026-06-05
City-level indicators15
Data exportschwedt.json
Basic city facts for Schwedt.
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Population 33,730 people Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
City area 360.74 km2 Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis 2024-12-31 City
Coordinates 53.0631, 14.2831 Wikidata 2026-06-01 City

Moving checklist

First checks before moving to Schwedt.
Step Why it matters
Housing Check current rent, deposit, documents and whether the address allows Anmeldung in Schwedt.
Address registration After signing a lease, confirm the local Bürgeramt or registration office process for Schwedt.
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 Schwedt.
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 Schwedt. Stadt Schwedt/Oder
Observed: 2026-06-01
Residence permit Foreigners authority / Auslaenderbehoerde Use the local immigration handoff for appointments, extensions and route-specific documents. Stadt Schwedt/Oder official service entry point
Observed: 2026-06-01
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 Schwedt/Oder
Observed: 2026-06-01
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 Uckermark Integration
Observed: 2026-06-01
Transport Local or regional transport operator Check local transport links, regional connections and whether a Deutschlandticket covers your commute. Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB)
Observed: 2026-06-01

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Average net cold rent 8.43 EUR/m2/month miet-check Mietspiegel Schwedt Commercial 2026-06-04 City
Schwedt has Average net cold rent at 8.43 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Schwedt.

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
Schwedt 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)
Schwedt 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 24,383 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwedt has Disposable income per capita at 24,383 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts.
GDP per capita 39,393 EUR/year VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts details.sourceType.official_statistics 2023-12-31 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt secondary
Schwedt has GDP per capita at 39,393 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 443 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Schwedt has Property tax B multiplier at 443 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from Destatis Realsteuervergleich.
Business tax multiplier 349 % Destatis Realsteuervergleich Official 2024-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Schwedt has Business tax multiplier at 349 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
Schwedt 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
Schwedt 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
Schwedt has Average Fixed Broadband Download Speed at 96.4 Mbit/s, observed on 2024-01-01 from Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
Gigabit broadband availability 39.42 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Schwedt has Gigabit broadband availability at 39.42 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.
FTTB/H broadband availability 39.42 % Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-12-31 City (Gemeinde)
Schwedt has FTTB/H broadband availability at 39.42 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas.

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Data level
Passenger car density 564 cars/1000 residents Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality details.sourceType.official_statistics 2026-01-01 City (Gemeinde) derived
Schwedt has Passenger car density at 564 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 58.3 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwedt has Childcare coverage under 3 at 58.3 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.
Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 96.2 % Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional details.sourceType.official_statistics 2025-03-01 Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt
Schwedt has Childcare coverage age 3 to 6 at 96.2 percent, observed on 2025-03-01 from Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional.

Nearby cities

Closest listed cities near Schwedt.
City Distance, km Population Rent reference
Gartz (Oder) 18 2,328
Angermünde 19 14,233 8.16 EUR/m2/month
Penkun 26 1,707
Oderberg 27 1,981
Bad Freienwalde (Oder) 35 11,877 7.66 EUR/m2/month

Rent context

Rent ranking context for Schwedt.
Local rent reference 8.43 EUR/m2/month
Rank, low to high 232 / 1128
Median in ranked cities 10.3 EUR/m2/month
Ranking page Open rent ranking
Derived rent scenarios for Schwedt.
Flat size Derived net cold rent Basis
50 m2 422 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 8.43 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.
70 m2 590 EUR/month Derived from stored rent reference 8.43 EUR/m2/month; not an asking price or contract rent.

Move-fit summary

Practical fit checks for common mover profiles in Schwedt.
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.

Country context Germany-wide

National rules and reference values used by migrants in Schwedt.
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 Schwedt.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Stadt Schwedt/Oder 2026-06-01
Statistics portal Statistikportal Schwedt profile 2026-06-01
Immigration office Stadt Schwedt/Oder official service entry point 2026-06-01
Newcomer service Landkreis Uckermark Integration 2026-06-01
Public transport Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) 2026-06-01

FAQ

What is Average Annual Sunshine Hours in Schwedt?

Schwedt 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has Average net cold rent at 8.43 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-06-04 from miet-check Mietspiegel Schwedt. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

What is Average monthly gross earnings in Schwedt?

Schwedt 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has Business tax multiplier at 349 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has Childcare coverage under 3 at 58.3 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has Disposable income per capita at 24,383 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has FTTB/H broadband availability at 39.42 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 Schwedt?

Schwedt has GDP per capita at 39,393 EUR/year, observed on 2023-12-31 from VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts. Confirm important decisions against the linked official source before acting.

Official sources

  1. Statistikportal Schwedt 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)