Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

31,610 Population 776/sq mi density

945 ft Elevation 288 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,404 median income, unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$72,800 home value, $364/mo rent

Idar-Oberstein, Germany

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,404

64% below

Home Value

$72,800

74% below

Median Rent

$364/mo

69% below

Avg Temperature

52°F

223 sunny days/yr

Is Idar-Oberstein 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

Idar-Oberstein residents earn a median household income of $27,404 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Idar-Oberstein is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $364/month.

Climate & Weather

Idar-Oberstein has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,610

Density776/mi²

Foreign Born13.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,404

Per Capita

Unemployment

Poverty

Housing

A+

Home Value$72,800

Rent$364

Ownership48.5%

Housing Units12,644

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days223/yr

Rain38.9 in/yr

Elevation945 ft

Did You Know?

13.9% of residents are foreign-born.