Living in Leer (Ostfriesland)
Leer (Ostfriesland) is a large municipality in Niedersachsen, Germany, home to 35,163 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 38%, #1,956 of 5,170), remote workers (top 39%, #1,144 of 2,996), low-income households (top 41%, #1,695 of 4,168).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Leer (Ostfriesland)
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 31 min and sets around 16:14; in late June it sets around 22:01.
How Leer (Ostfriesland) 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 | 35 | #5,344 of 6,993 | #401 of 739 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #1,695 of 4,168 | #201 of 418 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #2,670 of 4,165 | #217 of 418 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #2,239 of 2,994 | #188 of 340 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #2,561 of 5,167 | #36 of 514 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #3,532 of 5,167 | #60 of 514 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #3,401 of 4,608 | #206 of 456 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,144 of 2,996 | #108 of 340 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #2,387 of 4,165 | #257 of 418 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,956 of 5,170 | #166 of 514 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 56 | #1,564 of 2,996 | #65 of 340 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #3,231 of 5,167 | #22 of 514 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #6,770 of 7,597 | #771 of 810 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 31 | #335 of 566 | #32 of 105 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #6,091 of 7,000 | #491 of 739 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #6,032 of 7,597 | #651 of 810 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #3,495 of 7,000 | #192 of 739 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #1,429 of 10,978 | #103 of 964 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,376 of 5,170 | #292 of 514 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #548 of 849 | #60 of 144 | Map |
| Business owner | 51 | #2,572 of 5,170 | #165 of 514 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Moormerland 8 km
- Westoverledingen 11 km
- Weener 12 km
- Rhauderfehn 13 km
- Bunde 14 km
- Ostrhauderfehn 15 km
- Papenburg 18 km
- Ihlow 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.