Hohenems · Dornbirn · Vorarlberg

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Good public transport and fast internet. Watch for more noise, high unemployment and more flood risk.

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Hohenems

municipality in Dornbirn District, Vorarlberg, Austria

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Hohenems is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in the Dornbirn district. It lies in the middle of the Austrian part of the Rhine valley. With a population of 16,946, it is the fifth largest municipality in Vorarlberg and currently has the fastest population growth in the state. Hohenems' attractions include a Renaissance palace dating back to the 16th century, a Jewish history museum, and the old town center.

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Official sitewww.hohenems.atArea29.2 km²Elevation432 mHead of municipalityDieter Egger

Demographics

as of 2024Municipality of Hohenems
Population
17,413
Avg. household size: 2.31 (7,426 households)
Age structure
16.1%Under 15
66.8%15 to 64
17.1%Over 65
Work
Employment rate74.1%
Unemployment rate5.9%
Education
Secondary education55.2%
Tertiary education11.1%
Origin & commuting
Out-commuters71.7%
Foreign nationality22.4%

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Public transport

Municipality of Hohenems
Accessibility class
7%
A
15%
B
39%
C
23%
D
12%
E
3%
F
2%
G
<1%
none
17,665 residents

Noise

Municipality of Hohenems
Any source · dB
76%
<55
10%
55
5%
60
4%
65
6%
70
 
75+
Loudest source
Roads80%Rail20%
17,665 residents

Environment

Municipality of Hohenems
Flood risk
No flood risk64%Low risk28%Medium risk2%High risk6%
Hot days / yr
4%
<5
60%
5
37%
10
 
15
 
20
 
25+
17,665 residents
Radon
Class 1
Low potential

Broadband

Municipality of Hohenems
Fixed-line · Mbit/s
91%
1G+
3%
250
3%
100
4%
30
<1%
10
 
<10
<1%
none
Mobile
5G100%
17,665 residents

Safety

District of Dornbirn
Overall
45.3/ 1,000 residents
+6.5%vs. 2019
More crime than 69% of all Austrian districts
Property crimes
30.1/ 1,000 residents
2,816 reported
+0.8%vs. 2019
More crime than 64% of all Austrian districts
Violent crimes
14.0/ 1,000 residents
1,305 reported
+17.9%vs. 2019
More crime than 91% of all Austrian districts
Sexual offences
1.2/ 1,000 residents
112 reported
+51.4%vs. 2019
More crime than 89% of all Austrian districts

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Price

District of Dornbirn
Building plots
Municipality of Hohenems
€677/ m²
Pricier than 95% of all Austrian municipalities
Houses
€5,100/ m²
Pricier than 88% of all Austrian districts
Apartments
€4,933/ m²
Pricier than 80% of all Austrian districts

Averages of one year's sales. A few transactions can shift a district's figure a lot from year to year.

Hohenems compared

State of Vorarlberg
In its favour
  • Top transit classes22%22% of residents live in the two best public-transport classes (A and B), above four out of five municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • Gigabit internet91%91% of residents can get a gigabit fixed line, above most municipalities in Vorarlberg.
Against it
  • In flood zones36%36% of residents live in a designated flood zone, above most municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • Noise 55 dB+24%24% are exposed to 55 dB or more of daytime noise, above four out of five municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • Building plots€677/m²Building plots cost €677/m², above most municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • Unemployment5.9%Unemployment is 5.9%, above four out of five municipalities in Vorarlberg.
For context
  • Under 1516.1%16.1% of the population is under 15, about level with most municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • 65 and older17.1%17.1% are 65 or older, below most municipalities in Vorarlberg.
  • University degree11.1%11.1% have a university degree, below most municipalities in Vorarlberg.

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