Essen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

8,185 Population 204/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$29,318 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$83,800 home value, $419/mo rent

Essen, Germany

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,318

61% below

Home Value

$83,800

70% below

Median Rent

$419/mo

64% below

Avg Temperature

49°F

279 sunny days/yr

Is Essen a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.9 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Essen residents earn a median household income of $29,318 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area is home to 319 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Essen is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $419/month.

Climate & Weather

Essen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,185

Density204/mi²

Foreign Born17.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,318

Per Capita

Unemployment

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$83,800

Rent$419

Ownership57.9%

Housing Units3,274

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days279/yr

Rain31.6 in/yr

Elevation85 ft

Did You Know?

17.4% of residents are foreign-born.