Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

270,028 Population 5,619/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$21,749 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$82,800 home value, $414/mo rent

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,749

71% below

Home Value

$82,800

71% below

Median Rent

$414/mo

64% below

Avg Temperature

50°F

274 sunny days/yr

Is Gelsenkirchen a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Gelsenkirchen residents earn a median household income of $21,749 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gelsenkirchen is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $414/month.

Climate & Weather

Gelsenkirchen has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population270,028

Density5,619/mi²

Foreign Born22.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,749

Per Capita

Unemployment

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$82,800

Rent$414

Ownership23.7%

Housing Units108,011

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days274/yr

Rain34.3 in/yr

Elevation157 ft

Did You Know?

22.6% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 104 restaurants in the area.