Living in Völklingen
Völklingen is a large municipality in Saarland, Germany, home to 40,358 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 24%, #516 of 2,184), car-free households (top 25%, #377 of 1,518), young professionals (top 29%, #558 of 1,972).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Völklingen
- It is part of Greater Saarbrücken, 9 km from the city centre.
- The border with France is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 11 min and sets around 16:37; in late June it sets around 21:42.
How Völklingen 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 | 24 | #6,342 of 6,993 | #41 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,619 of 4,168 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 28 | #3,853 of 4,165 | #45 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #2,793 of 2,994 | #45 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #3,123 of 5,167 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #3,282 of 5,167 | #19 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #3,979 of 4,608 | #40 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #615 of 2,055 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #558 of 1,972 | #5 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 52 | #597 of 1,198 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #876 of 2,996 | #28 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #882 of 2,981 | #8 of 50 | Map |
| Car-free household | 54 | #377 of 1,518 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Student | 37 | #642 of 808 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #1,716 of 4,165 | #36 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #2,649 of 5,170 | #46 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #503 of 1,716 | #4 of 45 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #1,246 of 2,996 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #3,219 of 5,167 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #6,966 of 7,597 | #36 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 | 3 | #6,750 of 7,000 | #38 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #6,814 of 7,597 | #42 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 29 | #6,163 of 7,000 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #349 of 10,978 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #4,699 of 5,170 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 36 | #3,954 of 5,170 | #29 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #516 of 2,184 | #10 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wadgassen 3 km
- Bous 5 km
- Püttlingen 6 km
- Großrosseln 7 km
- Schwalbach 7 km
- Ensdorf 8 km
- Riegelsberg 9 km
- Überherrn 11 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.