Living in Altenburg
Altenburg is a large municipality in Thüringen, Germany, home to 31,580 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 3%, #60 of 2,996), movers on a budget (top 5%, #219 of 5,170), first-time home buyers (top 10%, #379 of 4,165).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 55 min and sets around 16:06; in late June it sets around 21:28.
How Altenburg 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 Thüringen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #4,150 of 6,993 | #15 of 241 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #408 of 4,168 | #5 of 139 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #1,005 of 4,165 | #9 of 139 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #1,145 of 2,994 | #10 of 99 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #1,407 of 5,167 | #10 of 174 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #2,213 of 5,167 | #11 of 174 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #3,031 of 4,608 | #86 of 158 | Map |
| Single professional | 29 | #1,809 of 2,055 | #18 of 46 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 75 | #60 of 2,996 | #3 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 47 | #2,726 of 2,981 | #38 of 64 | 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 | 63 | #379 of 4,165 | #7 of 139 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #219 of 5,170 | #4 of 174 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 45 | #2,301 of 2,996 | #12 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #2,424 of 5,167 | #8 of 174 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #7,013 of 7,597 | #260 of 266 | 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 | 10 | #6,514 of 7,000 | #239 of 241 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #5,968 of 7,597 | #260 of 266 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #3,939 of 7,000 | #89 of 241 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #1,664 of 10,978 | #11 of 624 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #3,188 of 5,170 | #103 of 174 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 34 | #4,090 of 5,170 | #99 of 174 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #1,275 of 2,184 | #22 of 48 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nobitz 5 km
- Meuselwitz 11 km
- Schmölln 12 km
- Frohburg 12 km
- Borna 16 km
- Meerane 16 km
- Neukieritzsch 17 km
- Geithain 19 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.