Köln, Germany

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

963,395 Population 4,960/sq mi density

190 ft Elevation 58 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,065 median income, unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$142,000 home value, $710/mo rent

Köln, Germany

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,065

59% below

Home Value

$142,000

50% below

Median Rent

$710/mo

39% below

Avg Temperature

54°F

221 sunny days/yr

Is Köln a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 - Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Köln residents earn a median household income of $31,065 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area is home to 2,012 business establishments, including 977 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Köln is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $710/month.

Climate & Weather

Köln has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population963,395

Density4,960/mi²

Foreign Born18.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$31,065

Per Capita

Unemployment

Poverty

Housing

Home Value$142,000

Rent$710

Ownership24.7%

Housing Units385,358

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days221/yr

Rain49.2 in/yr

Elevation190 ft

Did You Know?

18.6% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 977 restaurants in the area.