Living in Kiel
Kiel is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to 248,873 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 3%, #52 of 2,184), car-free households (top 3%, #45 of 1,518), young professionals (top 4%, #62 of 1,972).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kiel
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- It is right on the coast of the Bay of Mecklenburg.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 18 min and sets around 15:57; in late June it sets around 21:58.
How Kiel 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 Schleswig-Holstein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #5,155 of 6,993 | #176 of 397 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #3,018 of 4,168 | #53 of 148 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #3,732 of 4,165 | #70 of 145 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #2,428 of 2,994 | #49 of 100 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #3,255 of 5,167 | #79 of 217 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #3,630 of 5,167 | #96 of 217 | Map |
| Early retiree | 48 | #4,446 of 4,608 | #174 of 181 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #66 of 2,055 | #2 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #62 of 1,972 | #2 of 65 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #85 of 1,198 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 48 | #2,861 of 2,996 | #82 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #189 of 2,981 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #45 of 1,518 | #1 of 56 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #45 of 808 | #1 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #2,974 of 4,165 | #39 of 145 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #4,502 of 5,170 | #127 of 220 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #61 of 1,716 | #1 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #535 of 2,996 | #5 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #2,693 of 5,167 | #60 of 217 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #7,545 of 7,597 | #491 of 493 | 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 | 20 | #5,122 of 7,000 | #185 of 402 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #7,482 of 7,597 | #483 of 493 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 30 | #6,052 of 7,000 | #398 of 402 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #809 of 10,978 | #26 of 1106 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #4,689 of 5,170 | #140 of 220 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #510 of 849 | #75 of 147 | Map |
| Business owner | 46 | #2,951 of 5,170 | #155 of 220 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #52 of 2,184 | #1 of 72 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kronshagen 3 km
- Schönkirchen 6 km
- Molfsee 6 km
- Heikendorf 8 km
- Schwentinental 8 km
- Altenholz 8 km
- Flintbek 10 km
- Laboe 10 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.