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Achim, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Achim is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 30,013. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
30,013 Population 927/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,799 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,799 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $538/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population30,013
Density927/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,799

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$538
Ownership58.5%
Housing Units12,005

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population30,013
Population Density927 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates53.0142°, 9.0263°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$31,799

About Achim

Achim is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 30,013. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Achim is $31,799, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,171 business establishments.

Income: Achim vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,799
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,171

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Achim is $107,600, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $538 (54% below the national average of $1,163). 58.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 12,005 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,600
62% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$538
54% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.5%
Owner-Occupied58.5%
Renter-Occupied41.5%
Housing Units12,005

Property Tax

Climate in Achim

Achim has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 618 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.6° 55.3
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -0.5° / 5.6° 39.8
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.1° / 9.3° 45.6
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.9° / 14.5° 36.8
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18.3° 47.4
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.3° 58.8
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.6° 66.9
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.3° 68.9
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.3° 42.9
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6° / 14° 50.5
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.6° 48.0
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.3° 56.9
Achim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area32.4 sq mi (83.8 km²)
Population Density927/sq mi
Coordinates53.0142°N, 9.0263°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 122 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 123 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 29 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 120 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 121 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 135 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 131 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 120 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 84 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 147 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 145 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 10 km
Sep 17, 1998 2 km WSW of Ostbevern, Germany M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Achim has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Achim

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Bierden - - - -
Gymnasium am Markt - - - -
Grundschule Uphusen - - - -
Grundschule Uesen - - - -
Astrid-Lindgren-Schule - - - -
Grundschule Baden - - - -
Grundschule am Paulsberg - - - -
Cato Bontjes van Beek-Gymnasium - - - -
Erich Kästner-Schule - - - -
Integrierte Gesamtschule Achim - - - -
Helene-Grulke-Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Achim

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bremen Vier - MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins - MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei NEU ard, culture MP3 128 kbps
BREMEN NEXT ard, bremen next MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bremen (NRJ) - MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
Radio Bremen 2 - MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Rockt rock MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Bremen - AAC
Bremen Zwei Sounds pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Heuckzeug - MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Beat-Club - MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
postpunk - MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
Radio 21 Bremen - MP3
Bremen Vier Hip-Hop-Channel hip-hop, rap MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei unencrypted - MP3 128 kbps
Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Pop - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dudelsack - MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Spezial pop MP3 128 kbps
Flatlines Radio Punk hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
POP LOUNGE CAFE ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
soundtalesproductions Bremen radio plays MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mittelweser pop MP3 192 kbps
NSR Stadtradio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremen UKW 92,5 MHz - MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
The wolf - AAC+ 57 kbps
1000 GOLDIES 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser TV - AAC 758 kbps
Lounge Radio Ibiza ambient, chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
LAUT.FM Bremen City Nights - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremerhaven UKW 90,7 MHz - MP3 160 kbps
Hall of Music radio bremen, webradio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Achim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Gaswerk
Altes Pumpwerk
Archiv Fischerhude
Becks Brewery Tour
Binneboom-Museum
Bleikeller
Botanika
Bremenhalle
Bremer Geschichtenhaus
Bremer Rundfunkmuseum
Das Depot
Das kleine Dorfmuseum
Dat lüttje Museum
Deutsches Pferdemuseum
DEV Kleinbahnmuseum Fahrzeughalle
DEV Kleinbahnmuseum Lokschuppen
Dom-Museum
Domherrenhaus
Findorffhof
Focke-Museum
Focke-Museum
Focke-Windkanal
Galerie Altes Rathaus
Gerhard-Marcks-Haus
Gesellschaft für Aktuelle Kunst
Große Kunstschau Worpswede
Haus der Wissenschaft
Haus im Schluh
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Irmintraut
Heinrich-Vogeler-Museum
Industriedenkmal Senffabrik Leman
Kaisenhaus-Museum
Käseglocke
Krankenhaus-Museum
Kreismuseum Syke
Kunsthalle Bremen
Kutschenmuseum
Landmaschinenmuseum
Ludwig Roselius Museum
Mercedes-Benz Werksführung
Museum am Modersohn-Haus
Museum für Netztechnik
Museum für Schifffahrt und Torfabbau
Museumsdruckerei Hoya
Norddeutsches Vogelmuseum
Nostalgie Museum mit Café
Otto-Modersohn-Museum
Paula-Modersohn-Becker-Museum
Schifferhaus
Schulmuseum
Schulmuseum Bremen
Science Center
Städtische Galerie Bremen
THW - Historische Sammlung
Tischlerei-Museum Bremen
Treffpunkt Trefurt
Trotzdem
Übermaxx
Überseemuseum
Villa Ichon
Wassermühle Barrien
Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Haus
Worpsweder Kunsthalle
Wuseum

Libraries in Achim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BB Mathematik/Informatik0.0
BB Mathematik/Informatik0.0
BB Physik/Elektrotechnik0.0
BB Physik/Elektrotechnik0.0
BB Wirtschaftswissenschaft0.0
BB Wirtschaftswissenschaft0.0
Bibliothek der HKS Ottersberg0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Brinkum0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Brinkum0.0
Brodelpott Bibliothek0.0
Brodelpott Bibliothek0.0
Buch Horn0.0
Buch Horn0.0
Bücherei Asendorf0.0
Bücherei Bruchhausen-Vilsen0.0
Bücherei Thedinghausen0.0
Deutsches Tanzfilminstitut Bremen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Dörverden0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oyten0.0
German Dance Film Institute Bremen0.0
ISL InfoCenter0.0
ISL InfoCenter0.0
Juridicum0.0
Juridicum0.0
KinderBibliothek im Viertel (KiBi)0.0
KinderBibliothek im Viertel (KiBi)0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Medienhaus im Campus0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Schulbibliothek der KGS Kirchweyhe0.0
Schwarze Kinderbibliothek0.0
Schwarze Kinderbibliothek0.0
Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Zentrale)0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Zentrale)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Hemelingen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Hemelingen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen Zweigstelle Habenhausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen Zweigstelle Habenhausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Vahr (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Vahr (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Verden0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
TB Musik0.0
TB Musik0.0
TB Technik und Sozialwesen0.0
TB Technik und Sozialwesen0.0
TB Wirtschaft und Nautik0.0
TB Wirtschaft und Nautik0.0

Farmers Markets in Achim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achimer Wochenmarkt
Arberger Dorfplatz
Arberger Dorfplatz
Bauernmarkt Fangturm
Bauernmarkt Fangturm
Bauernmarkt Slevogtstraße
Bauernmarkt Slevogtstraße
Benqueplatz
Benqueplatz
Findorffmarkt
Findorffmarkt
Hastedter Wochenmarkt
Hastedter Wochenmarkt
Kurfürsten Markt
Markt im Hanseatenhof
Markt in Brinkum
Markt in Brinkum
Mecklenburger Platz
Mecklenburger Platz
ÖkoMarkt Neustadt
ÖkoMarkt Neustadt
Ottersberger Wochenmarkt
Robert-Bunsen-Straße
Robert-Bunsen-Straße
Ulrichsplatz
Ulrichsplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borgfeld
Wochenmarkt Borgfeld
Wochenmarkt Delmestraße
Wochenmarkt Delmestraße
Wochenmarkt Domshof
Wochenmarkt Domshof
Wochenmarkt Gottfried-Menken-Straße
Wochenmarkt Gottfried-Menken-Straße
Wochenmarkt H.-H.-Meier-Allee
Wochenmarkt in Bruchhausen-Vilsen
Wochenmarkt Unser-Lieben-Frauen-Kirchhof
Wochenmarkt Unser-Lieben-Frauen-Kirchhof
Ziegenmarkt

Hotels in Achim

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootshaus
Gasthaus Gerken
Gieschens Hotel
Haberkamp
Hotel Bremer Kreuz
Landhaus Wesermarsch

Restaurants in Achim

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adriatic
Alte Feuerwache
Atrium
Bellini
Bootshaus
Carpaccio
Caterguide
Da Vito
Das Hirtenhaus
El Serratto
Gasthaus Gerken
Gasthof "Zur Linde"
Goldene Drachenburg
Haberkamp
Ivo's Steakhouse
Kreta
Mangia & Bevi
Meteora
Santorini
Wachtelkönig
Weser-Terrassen am Badener Berg

Cafes in Achim

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café im Clüverhaus

Cinemas in Achim

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KoKi

Clinics in Achim

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ärztehaus Achim Meislahnstraße
Ärztehaus Achim Obernstraße

Dentists in Achim

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Möllenberg & Baessmann-Bischoff
Praxis für Zahnheilkunde
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Dunker & Dr. Gronewold
Zahnarztpraxis Düweling & Kollegen

Veterinaries in Achim

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrum für Kleintiermedizin Badener Berg

Train Stations in Achim

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Achim
Baden (Kr Verden)

Gas Stations in Achim

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Markant
Shell
Shell
Star
Westfalen

Banks in Achim

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bremische Volksbank
Commerzbank
Kreissparkasse Verden
Kreissparkasse Verden
Kreissparkasse Verden
Kreissparkasse Verden
Kreissparkasse Verden
Kreissparkasse Verden
Postbank

Shopping Malls in Achim

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marktpassage

Gyms in Achim

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clever fit
Easyfitness

Golf Courses in Achim

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club Achim

Breweries in Achim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Freie Brau Union Bremen
Porter & Stout
Porter & Stout
Verdener Brau Manufaktur GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Achim

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Achim

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Bückeburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Diepholz Air Base-Medium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Ahrenlohe Airfield-Small Airport
Blexen Airfield-Small Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield-Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL-Small Airport
Donstorf UL-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield-Small Airport
Große Höhe Airfield-Small Airport
Hellingst Airfield-Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoya Airfield-Small Airport
Hüttenbusch Airfield-Small Airport
Karlshöfen Airfield-Small Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield-Small Airport
Lauenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield-Small Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield-Small Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield-Small Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta-Small Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield-Small Airport
Seedorf Airfield-Small Airport
Stade Airfield-Small Airport
Tarmstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Uetersen-Heist Airfield-Small Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield-Small Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Weser-Wümme Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Achim

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post
DPD Paketshop
UPS Access Point™

Treatment Centers in Achim

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ärztehaus 52
Ärztehaus am Goethe-Theater
Ärztehaus Sankt Marien
Augenklinik
BG Rehazentrum
DNBH Dialyse und Nierenzentrum Bremen Horn
Eltern-Kind-Zentrum Prof.-Hess
Forum K – Ärztehaus
Kliniken für Chirurgie und innere Medizin
MVZ ZEMODI Sonneberger Strasse
Reha-Klinik am Sendesaal
RehaCentrum Alt-Osterholz
RehaCentrum Alt-Osterholz
SternKlinik
Zentrum für Chirurgie und Stroke Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Achim

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche Baden
hoop Kirche
Neuapostolische Kirche Achim
Ravza Camii
Sankt Matthias
St. Laurentius

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Achim

What is the population of Achim?

Achim has a population of 30,013 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 927 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles.

Is Achim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,799, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,600 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $538 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Achim?

Achim has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Achim?

There are 1,171 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Achim?

The median home value in Achim is $107,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $538. The homeownership rate is 58.5%.

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