Living in Nordhausen
Nordhausen is a large municipality in Thüringen, Germany, home to 41,233 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 11%, #542 of 5,170), remote workers (top 14%, #406 of 2,996), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 19%, #1,295 of 7,000).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 50 min and sets around 16:10; in late June it sets around 21:38.
How Nordhausen 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 | 39 | #4,919 of 6,993 | #79 of 241 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #1,032 of 4,168 | #57 of 139 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #1,451 of 4,165 | #37 of 139 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #1,635 of 2,994 | #33 of 99 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #2,544 of 5,167 | #34 of 174 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #2,988 of 5,167 | #27 of 174 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #3,077 of 4,608 | #89 of 158 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #406 of 2,996 | #31 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #1,770 of 4,165 | #98 of 139 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #542 of 5,170 | #25 of 174 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 39 | #2,609 of 2,996 | #44 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #3,076 of 5,167 | #22 of 174 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,180 of 7,597 | #253 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 | 44 | #1,295 of 7,000 | #58 of 241 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #3,213 of 7,597 | #247 of 266 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #4,782 of 7,000 | #200 of 241 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #3,089 of 10,978 | #40 of 624 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #1,638 of 5,170 | #32 of 174 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 24 | #4,850 of 5,170 | #164 of 174 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Harztor 7 km
- Ellrich 13 km
- Sondershausen 16 km
- Südharz 16 km
- Bleicherode 16 km
- Bad Sachsa 20 km
- Oberharz am Brocken 25 km
- Bad Lauterberg im Harz 27 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.