Living in Buchholz in der Nordheide
Buchholz in der Nordheide is a large municipality in Niedersachsen, Germany, home to 41,290 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 30%, #1,514 of 5,170), expat professionals (top 33%, #965 of 2,996), digital natives (top 49%, #1,059 of 2,184).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Buchholz in der Nordheide
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- It is part of Greater Hamburg, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 30 min and sets around 16:04; in late June it sets around 21:52.
How Buchholz in der Nordheide ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Germany. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Germany | In Niedersachsen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 29 | #6,051 of 6,993 | #547 of 739 | Map |
| Low-income household | 15 | #3,916 of 4,168 | #392 of 418 | Map |
| Low-income family | 16 | #4,126 of 4,165 | #389 of 418 | Map |
| Single parent | 23 | #2,926 of 2,994 | #321 of 340 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #3,096 of 5,167 | #68 of 514 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #3,476 of 5,167 | #50 of 514 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #2,679 of 4,608 | #102 of 456 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,070 of 2,055 | #52 of 240 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,051 of 1,972 | #52 of 204 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #676 of 1,198 | #34 of 132 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #2,382 of 2,996 | #261 of 340 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #1,944 of 2,981 | #115 of 276 | Map |
| Car-free household | 42 | #903 of 1,518 | #53 of 153 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 24 | #3,912 of 4,165 | #379 of 418 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #4,826 of 5,170 | #458 of 514 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 39 | #867 of 1,716 | #38 of 171 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #965 of 2,996 | #11 of 340 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #3,179 of 5,167 | #17 of 514 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #6,851 of 7,597 | #780 of 810 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #6,742 of 7,000 | #711 of 739 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #7,199 of 7,597 | #793 of 810 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #2,010 of 7,000 | #25 of 739 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #254 of 10,978 | #11 of 964 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,530 of 5,170 | #334 of 514 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,514 of 5,170 | #42 of 514 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #1,059 of 2,184 | #93 of 242 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jesteburg 6 km
- Rosengarten 7 km
- Tostedt 11 km
- Hanstedt 12 km
- Seevetal 13 km
- Neu Wulmstorf 16 km
- Stelle 17 km
- Buxtehude 20 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.