Living in Merzig
Merzig is a large municipality in Saarland, Germany, home to 30,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 41%, #1,207 of 2,996), movers on a budget (top 41%, #2,113 of 5,170), first-time home buyers (top 44%, #1,799 of 4,165).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merzig
- The Sarre runs through or right past it.
- The border with France is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 09 min and sets around 16:36; in late June it sets around 21:44.
How Merzig 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 Saarland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 25 | #6,303 of 6,993 | #37 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #1,913 of 4,168 | #46 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #3,136 of 4,165 | #20 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 35 | #2,547 of 2,994 | #21 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #3,741 of 5,167 | #23 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #2,956 of 5,167 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #3,743 of 4,608 | #33 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 26 | #1,897 of 2,055 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 28 | #1,848 of 1,972 | #42 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,207 of 2,996 | #40 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | 41 | #2,936 of 2,981 | #47 of 50 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #1,799 of 4,165 | #42 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #2,113 of 5,170 | #30 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 43 | #2,462 of 2,996 | #37 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #2,559 of 5,167 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #6,342 of 7,597 | #26 of 52 | 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 | 33 | #3,120 of 7,000 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #4,861 of 7,597 | #27 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #5,981 of 7,000 | #41 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #1,989 of 10,978 | #29 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,881 of 5,170 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 23 | #4,902 of 5,170 | #50 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 32 | #1,503 of 2,184 | #38 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Beckingen 8 km
- Mettlach 9 km
- Rehlingen-Siersburg 9 km
- Losheim am See 10 km
- Dillingen/ Saar 12 km
- Nalbach 14 km
- Wallerfangen 15 km
- Schmelz 16 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.