Living in Saarlouis
Saarlouis is a large municipality in Saarland, Germany, home to 34,893 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 21%, #601 of 2,996), movers on a budget (top 24%, #1,194 of 5,170), first-time home buyers (top 25%, #1,002 of 4,165).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Saarlouis
- The Sarre runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Saarbrücken, 18 km from the city centre.
- The border with France is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 10 min and sets around 16:37; in late June it sets around 21:42.
How Saarlouis 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 | 26 | #6,237 of 6,993 | #33 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,081 of 4,168 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 37 | #3,007 of 4,165 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 36 | #2,505 of 2,994 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #3,356 of 5,167 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #3,140 of 5,167 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #3,647 of 4,608 | #31 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,101 of 2,055 | #11 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,052 of 1,972 | #11 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #872 of 1,198 | #11 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #601 of 2,996 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,547 of 2,981 | #13 of 50 | Map |
| Car-free household | 48 | #627 of 1,518 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Student | 37 | #638 of 808 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #1,002 of 4,165 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #1,194 of 5,170 | #9 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 43 | #682 of 1,716 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #1,735 of 2,996 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #2,594 of 5,167 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #7,437 of 7,597 | #48 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 | 0 | #6,990 of 7,000 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #6,848 of 7,597 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #2,887 of 7,000 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #1,029 of 10,978 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #5,031 of 5,170 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #2,305 of 5,170 | #8 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #766 of 2,184 | #15 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ensdorf 3 km
- Wallerfangen 4 km
- Dillingen/ Saar 4 km
- Schwalbach 5 km
- Saarwellingen 5 km
- Bous 6 km
- Nalbach 7 km
- Wadgassen 8 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.