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Alfeld, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Alfeld is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 1,168. Elevation: 1,578 ft (481 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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1,168 Population 40/sq mi density
1,578 ft Elevation 481 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,007 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,007 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,200 home value, $406/mo rent

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About Alfeld

Alfeld

Alfeld is a municipality in the district of Nürnberger Land in Bavaria in Germany. Alfeld has around 1100 inhabitants (2013) and is famous for their traditional Kermesse which the people celebrate at the end of August every year.

People

Population1,168
Density40/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,200
Rent$406
Ownership75.3%
Housing Units467

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Population1,168
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Coordinates49.4333°, 11.5500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$35,007

About Alfeld

Alfeld is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 1,168. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet (481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Alfeld is $35,007, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Alfeld vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$35,007
53% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alfeld is $81,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $406 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 467 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,200
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$406
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.3%
Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied24.7%
Housing Units467

Property Tax

Climate in Alfeld

Alfeld has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.4°C / 31°F -3.2° / 2.5° 56.2
Feb 0.6°C / 33°F -3.2° / 4.5° 47.2
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.4° 47.5
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 2.7° / 15.1° 33.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.1° / 19.7° 62.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.2° 70.2
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.2° 73.6
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.9° 69.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.7° 56.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.6° 50.2
Nov 4°C / 39°F 1° / 6.9° 52.6
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -1.9° / 3.1° 62.0
Alfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below Germany avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates49.4333°N, 11.5500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Germany avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 109 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 113 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 106 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 105 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 105 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 109 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 109 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 101 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 102 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 109 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 104 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 109 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 109 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 109 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 121 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 109 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 137 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 109 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 109 km
Nov 5, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in

Alfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Alfeld

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Alfeld
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Radio Stations near Alfeld

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Bayern - 2010er Hits pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gong 97.1 classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Maximum Rock | Nürnberg rock MP3
StarFM Maximum Rock Nürnberg MP3
Hit Radio N1 AAC
98.6 charivari mainstream music, pop AAC
RadioEllinadiko MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio N1 Nürnberg charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio F oldies MP3 128 kbps
Songbirds And Heroines MP3 128 kbps
Gong 97.1 Billy Billmaier Show classic rock, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
98.6 charivari chillout chillout, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
70er Hits (by MineMusic) 70er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
80er Hits (by MineMusic) 80er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
BAYERNSOUND (by MineMusic) partyhits, partymix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ellinadiko greek music, talk radio MP3 128 kbps
funklust - AAC funklust AAC+ 65535 kbps
Radio Z MP3 256 kbps
Radio F - Coppa Italiana italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Home of Rock blues rock, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fränkisch Spoken chanson, folk MP3 128 kbps
Hit Radio N1 - Weihnachtsradio christmas, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
2000er Hits (by MineMusic) 2000er, deutsch MP3 128 kbps
InTheMix (by MineMusic) MP3 128 kbps
Clubhouse (by MineMusic) MP3 128 kbps
Mein Lieblingsradio charts, deutsch MP3 128 kbps
Gong 97.1 Rockballads nürnberg, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coco und Jambo dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio F - Made in Germany german, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
Radio F 94.5 MP3 128 kbps
RadioZ 95.8 MHZ Community Radio Nürnberg community, community radio MP3 256 kbps
funklust - mp3 funklust MP3 65535 kbps
90er Hits (by MineMusic) 90er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio F new 1970 MP3 128 kbps
98.6 charivari Discomania disco, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
N90 4.. BEAT hip hop, nürnberg MP3 128 kbps
MineMusic aktuell, hits MP3 128 kbps
funklust alternative, alternative rock UNKNOWN

Museums in Alfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ausstellung Kloster Gnadenberg
Badhaus
Bayerisches Metzgereimuseum
Bergbaumuseum Maffeischächte
Bergbaustollen Max
Burg Thann
Chevauleger Eskadron Neumarkt
Deutsches Hirtenmuseum
Deutsches Kameramuseum
Dokumentationsort KZ Hersbruck
Dokumentationsstätte KZ Hersbruck
Dorfmuseum Fleischmichlhaus
Ehemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Erstes Bayerisches Schulmuseum
Fränkische Hopfenscheune
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kastl
Hopfenmuseum
Jüdisches Museum
Kunstmuseum Hersbruck
Literaturarchiv Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Motorradmuseum
Museum "Alte Hofapotheke"
Museum "Historische Druckerei Seidel"
Museum für historische Maybach-Fahrzeuge
Museum Lothar Fischer
Naturkundliches Heimatmuseum
Neumarkter Brauereimuseum
Sammlung Werner Löffler
Schreiberhaus
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Universitätsmuseum

Libraries in Alfeld

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Freystadt0.0
Bücherei Sengenthal0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Michael0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei0.0
Kath. Volksbücherei0.0
Katholische Bücherei St. Martin0.0
Kolibris Leseecke0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
MediaThek Winkelhaid0.0
Rose Barracks Library0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neumarkt0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach-Rosenberg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Altdorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Alfeld

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altdorfer Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Biomarkt Altdorf
Oberer Markt

Hotels in Alfeld

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brauner Hirsch
Landgasthof "Zur Schmiede"
Landgasthof Sörgel

Restaurants in Alfeld

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brauner Hirsch
Färber Goldender Stern
Gasthaus Kohl
Gasthof Berghof
Goldener Hahn
Landgasthof "Zur Schmiede"
Landgasthof Sörgel
Seewirt
Zum Ritter
Zum Scharfen Eck
Zum Schloß
Zum Schottental

Cafes in Alfeld

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe "Insider"
Cafe "Vier Linden"

Castles in Alfeld

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Poppberg
Schloss Thalheim

Dentists in Alfeld

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drs. Offner

Veterinaries in Alfeld

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Andrea Pabst

Gas Stations in Alfeld

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #392517913
DE #573784754
Kiessling Energie GmbH & Co. KG
Total

Banks in Alfeld

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geschäftsstelle Alfeld
Zweigstelle Alfeld (RaiBa Hersbruck)

Breweries in Alfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altdorfer Brauverein
Brauerei Wolfshöhe
Brauereigasthof Sperber-Bräu
Bräustüberl zur Kanone
Bürgerbräu Hersbruck
Enzensteiner
GANS Brauerei
Glossnerbräu
Lammsbräu
Leinburger Bier

Stadiums & Teams in Alfeld

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Ski Resorts Near Alfeld

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet am Sperlasberg 0.0 $0
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 $0
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alfeld

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nuremberg AirportNUELarge Airport
Bamberg-Breitenau AirfieldMedium Airport
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Grafenwöhr Army Air FieldMedium Airport
Hohenfels Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Ingolstadt Manching AirportIGSMedium Airport
Neuburg Air BaseMedium Airport
Altdorf-Hagenhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Beilngries AirfieldSmall Airport
Berching AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg Feuerstein AirportURDSmall Airport
Burgheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobenreuth Glider FieldSmall Airport
Donauwörth-Genderkingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichstätt AirfieldSmall Airport
Erbendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Etting-Adelmannsberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Fichtelbrunn AirfieldSmall Airport
Forst-Sengenthal Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesener Warte AirfieldSmall Airport
Fürth-Seckendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Gersdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Greding Glider FieldSmall Airport
Günching ULSmall Airport
Hersbruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Herzogenaurach AirfieldSmall Airport
Hetzleser Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Hienheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kulmbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauf-Lillinghof AirfieldSmall Airport
Lichtenfels AirfieldSmall Airport
Litzlohe ULSmall Airport
Neuburg-Egweil AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumarkt-Oberpfalz AirfieldSmall Airport
Nittenau-Bruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberhinkofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Pegnitz-Zipser Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Rammertshof Amberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Roth AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmidgaden AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwabach-Heidenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwandorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stillberghof AirfieldSmall Airport
Thalmässing-Waizenhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Treuchtlingen-Bubenheim AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alfeld

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lympho Opt Therapiezentrum Hirschbach

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfeld

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Expositur Hl. Kreuz
Maria Himmelfahrt
Marienkapelle
Martin-Luther-Kirche
Sankt Bartholomäus
Sankt Margaretenkapelle
St. Peter und Paul
St. Willibald

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 Alfeld

What is the population of Alfeld?

Alfeld has a population of 1,168 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.

Is Alfeld expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,007, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $406 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Alfeld?

Alfeld has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alfeld?

There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alfeld?

The median home value in Alfeld is $81,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $406. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.

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