Poverty and living standards in Höxter (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
The share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) in Höxter was 6.3% in 2023, 182nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.5%. In 2019 the figure was 5.2%.
How high is child poverty in Höxter?
The number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Höxter was 10.2 in 2023, 198th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 10.2. In 2019 the figure was 8.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in Höxter?
The share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in Höxter was 2.1% in 2023, 148th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 2.4%. It was 1.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Höxter?
In 2022, Höxter had 17.7 households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld), compared with 14.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 135th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 13.6 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in Höxter?
In 2023, Höxter recorded a share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month of 24.5%, compared with 23.1% in the median German district, which ranks it 174th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 29.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Höxter?
The share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) in Höxter was 7.0% in 2023, 150th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 7.5%. In 2019 the figure was 8.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Höxter?
In 2023, Höxter had 0.56 personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults, compared with 0.81 in the median German district, which ranks it 107th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 0.71 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Höxter?
At about €7 in 2024, the asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Höxter ranked 81st lowest of 400 German districts (district median about €9). In 2019 the figure was about €5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Höxter?
The number of recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in Höxter was 5,083 in 2022, 184th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5,341. That is up from 4,194 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Höxter?
In 2023, Höxter recorded a share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support of 14.2%, compared with 14.9% in the median German district, which ranks it 127th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 14.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Höxter compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Höxter ranks 220 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %
| Rank | Area | Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Wartburgkreis | 6.3% |
| 218 | Gifhorn | 6.3% |
| 219 | Friesland (DE) | 6.3% |
| 220 | Höxter | 6.3% |
| 221 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 6.3% |
| 222 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 6.3% |
| 223 | Kleve | 6.2% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Höxter ranks 203 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren
| Rank | Area | Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Segeberg | 10.2 |
| 201 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.2 |
| 202 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 10.2 |
| 203 | Höxter | 10.2 |
| 204 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 10.2 |
| 205 | Nordfriesland | 10.1 |
| 206 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 10.1 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Höxter ranks 253 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %
| Rank | Area | Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 2.1% |
| 251 | Plön | 2.1% |
| 252 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 2.1% |
| 253 | Höxter | 2.1% |
| 254 | Böblingen | 2.1% |
| 255 | Friesland (DE) | 2.1% |
| 256 | Vogelsbergkreis | 2.1% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Höxter ranks 330 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 327 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €7 |
| 328 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €7 |
| 329 | Recklinghausen | about €7 |
| 330 | Höxter | about €7 |
| 331 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €7 |
| 332 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €7 |
| 333 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €7 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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