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Altefähr, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Altefähr is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 1,301. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,301 Population 38/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $488/mo rent

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People

Population1,301
Density38/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$488
Ownership50.8%
Housing Units520

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,301
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates54.3299°, 13.1264°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (681 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Altefähr

Altefähr is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 1,301. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Altefähr is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Altefähr vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Altefähr is $97,600, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 520 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,600
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.8%
Owner-Occupied50.8%
Renter-Occupied49.2%
Housing Units520

Property Tax

Climate in Altefähr

Altefähr has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -1.3° / 2.7° 53.5
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -0.9° / 3.7° 39.6
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F 0.7° / 6.8° 41.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 34.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16° 44.7
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.4° 66.2
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.1° 70.1
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.1° 71.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.6° / 17.8° 53.0
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 57.2
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 3.1° / 7.5° 53.3
Dec 2°C / 36°F 0° / 3.9° 60.4
Altefähr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area34.3 sq mi (88.8 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates54.3299°N, 13.1264°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 55 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Altefähr has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Altefähr

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Regionales Berufliches Bildungszentrum des Landkreises Vorpommern Rügen
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Radio Stations near Altefähr

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOHRO - Lokalradio Rostock local news, lokalradio OGG
Rügen Radio alternative, baltic sea MP3 128 kbps
Radio Świnoujście (PL) misc AAC
180 Grad FM classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Altefähr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Ackerbaugeräte
Das Skurrileum
Erdölmuseum Reinkenhagen
Ernst Moritz Arndt-Geburtshaus
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Museum
Fischereimuseum "Lütt Partie"
Heimatmuseum "Im Mühlentor"
Heimatmuseum Rambin
Historische Handwerkerstuben - Museum Gingst
Homunkulus Figurensammlung
Kulturhistorisches Museum
Marinemuseum
Maritime Museum
Museumshaus
Museumshof Puddemin
Nationalparkhaus
Nautineum Stralsund
Ozeaneum
Schulmuseum im Trebeltal
Stralsund in Miniatur
Welterbe-Ausstellung
Zoologisches Museum

Libraries in Altefähr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Universitätsbibliothek0.0
Bücherturm0.0
Henni-Lehmann-Haus0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Umweltbibliothek0.0
Umweltbibliothek Stralsund0.0

Farmers Markets in Altefähr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt

Hotels in Altefähr

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Dänholm

Restaurants in Altefähr

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athos
Marina

Cafes in Altefähr

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nicole's Hafencafé
Strandhaus Altefähr

Dentists in Altefähr

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #9099082796

Train Stations in Altefähr

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altefähr

Breweries in Altefähr

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Insel-Brauerei
Stralsunder Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Altefähr

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Altefähr

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Anklam Otto Lilienthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Peenemünde AirportPEFSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Altefähr

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes Paketshop

Treatment Centers in Altefähr

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CJD Fachklinik Rügen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altefähr

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Nikolai

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 Altefähr

What is the population of Altefähr?

Altefähr has a population of 1,301 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 34.3 square miles.

Is Altefähr expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Altefähr?

Altefähr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Altefähr?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Altefähr?

The median home value in Altefähr is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488. The homeownership rate is 50.8%.

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