Living in Mülheim an der Ruhr
Mülheim an der Ruhr is a city in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, home to 173,255 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 1%, #12 of 2,184), car-free households (top 2%, #21 of 1,518), young professionals (top 2%, #33 of 1,972).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mülheim an der Ruhr
- The Ruhr runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Essen, 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 50 min and sets around 16:26; in late June it sets around 21:53.
How Mülheim an der Ruhr 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 Nordrhein-Westfalen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #3,691 of 6,993 | #111 of 396 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,553 of 4,168 | #252 of 396 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #1,857 of 4,165 | #123 of 396 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #1,321 of 2,994 | #111 of 392 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #3,076 of 5,167 | #149 of 396 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #3,306 of 5,167 | #161 of 396 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #4,083 of 4,608 | #280 of 396 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #38 of 2,055 | #6 of 371 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #33 of 1,972 | #6 of 354 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #57 of 1,198 | #7 of 297 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #874 of 2,996 | #144 of 392 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #198 of 2,981 | #14 of 362 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #21 of 1,518 | #6 of 290 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #27 of 808 | #12 of 221 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,163 of 4,165 | #209 of 396 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #2,807 of 5,170 | #293 of 396 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #29 of 1,716 | #7 of 319 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #359 of 2,996 | #9 of 392 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #3,196 of 5,167 | #191 of 396 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #7,332 of 7,597 | #313 of 396 | 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 | 11 | #6,400 of 7,000 | #290 of 396 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #7,130 of 7,597 | #342 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 27 | #6,290 of 7,000 | #205 of 396 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #230 of 10,978 | #26 of 396 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #5,098 of 5,170 | #394 of 396 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #3,326 of 5,170 | #59 of 396 | Map |
| Digital native | 75 | #12 of 2,184 | #6 of 371 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oberhausen 7 km
- Essen 9 km
- Duisburg 9 km
- Bottrop 12 km
- Heiligenhaus 13 km
- Ratingen 15 km
- Velbert 16 km
- Gladbeck 17 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.