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Stendal, Germany City Intelligence

Stendal is an indexed city in Germany (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~39K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Stendal spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Stendal is a central europe city of about ~39K in Germany. On the composite city-intelligence score, Stendal sits comfortably above the indexed median (80/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~39K
View of Stendal, Germany

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Overall score

Use the Stendal profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Germany and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall80/100
Affordability46/100
Air quality75/100
Energy80/100

Overall city intelligence

Strong

80/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Stendal data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Stendal city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score80/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living46/100Stendal's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality75/100Stendal's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy80/100Stendal's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety78/100Stendal's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed80/100Stendal's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk76/100Stendal's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience76/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety83/100
Low crime86/100
Personal safety84/100
Night safety80/100
Road safety80/100

Stendal ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (83/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life84/100
Healthcare89/100
Education84/100
Green space96/100
Cleanliness88/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility66/100

Stendal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness84/100
Education84/100
Green space96/100
Overall safety83/100

Stendal scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability76/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling84/100
Infrastructure90/100

Stendal is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare89/100
Cleanliness88/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Stendal is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Stendal

Local public safety guidance for Stendal, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Germany emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches fire and ambulance dispatch nationwide.
Police11024/7
Fire and ambulance11224/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Stendal, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Germany emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Stendal

Healthcare context for Stendal, with national-level information from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Stendal, see the Germany healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Stendal

Local mobility context for Stendal, with national-level context from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Stendal, see the Germany transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Stendal. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Stendal

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Stendal will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Stendal air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Stendal drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Stendal

Is Stendal worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100), with nearby nature such as Tanger-Mittel- und Unterlauf, Elbaue zwischen Derben und Schönhausen.

Is Stendal good for families?

Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Stendal affordable?

Relatively expensive; about €1,750/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Stendal?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Stendal's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.

What is the climate in Stendal?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 6.5°C.

Does Stendal have universities?

Higher education is strong (66/100).

What is healthcare like in Stendal?

Healthcare access is strong (69/100).

Is Stendal good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).

What nature is near Stendal?

Within ~170 km: Tanger-Mittel- und Unterlauf, Elbaue zwischen Derben und Schönhausen.

Explore Stendal modules

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Cost of Living in Stendal

Stendal's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Stendal

Stendal's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Stendal

Stendal's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Stendal

Stendal's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Stendal

Stendal's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Stendal

Stendal's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Stendal

Cost of living estimates for Stendal — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Stendal

Climate profile for Stendal — Humid Continental climate, annual average 6.5°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Stendal

Economy and jobs profile for Stendal — industrial city, economy score 72/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Stendal

Education profile for Stendal — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Stendal

Healthcare and retirement profile for Stendal — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Stendal

Source-attributed visual context for Stendal using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Stendal

Weekend trip planning checklist for Stendal — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Stendal

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Stendal

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Plan a trip budget for Stendal

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Nearby cities from Stendal

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Stendal. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Magdeburg, Germany

Nearby city · about 54 km from Stendal. Explore Magdeburg's city intelligence profile.

Wolfsburg, Germany

Nearby city · about 75 km from Stendal. Explore Wolfsburg's city intelligence profile.

Potsdam, Germany

Same region · about 85 km from Stendal. Explore Potsdam's city intelligence profile.

Gifhorn, Germany

Same region · about 89 km from Stendal. Explore Gifhorn's city intelligence profile.

Oranienburg, Germany

Same region · about 95 km from Stendal. Explore Oranienburg's city intelligence profile.

Halberstadt, Germany

Same region · about 96 km from Stendal. Explore Halberstadt's city intelligence profile.

Braunschweig, Germany

Same region · about 97 km from Stendal. Explore Braunschweig's city intelligence profile.

Wolfenbüttel, Germany

Same region · about 102 km from Stendal. Explore Wolfenbüttel's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Stendal — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Stendal — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Stendal FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Stendal, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Stendal

Is Stendal worth visiting?

Stendal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Tanger-Mittel- und Unterlauf, Elbaue zwischen Derben und Schönhausen and Elbaue zwischen Sandau und Schönhausen within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Stendal?

Stendal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Stendal?

A single resident of Stendal spends roughly €1,750 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €932. Overall the city is relatively expensive for Germany. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Stendal?

Plan for above-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Stendal is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Stendal?

Stendal's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Stendal has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.

Is Stendal good for digital nomads and remote work?

Stendal offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 80/100.

What are the education options in Stendal?

Stendal is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science.

Is Stendal a good place to study?

Stendal offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Stendal?

Stendal has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Stendal a good place to retire?

Stendal offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Stendal?

Stendal has a humid continental climate, averaging about 6.5°C annually with roughly 721 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Stendal a safe place to live?

Stendal ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (83/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Stendal?

Stendal indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 84 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Stendal?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Stendal include Tanger-Mittel- und Unterlauf, Elbaue zwischen Derben und Schönhausen and Elbaue zwischen Sandau und Schönhausen. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Stendal good for families?

Stendal scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Stendal?

Stendal rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 96/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Tanger-Mittel- und Unterlauf, Elbaue zwischen Derben und Schönhausen and Elbaue zwischen Sandau und Schönhausen supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Stendal profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Germany and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (80/100) and internet speed (80/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (46/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Germany country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Stendal appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.