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Altensteig, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Altensteig is a small city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 11,266. Elevation: 1,657 ft (505 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,266 Population 354/sq mi density
1,657 ft Elevation 505 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,519 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,519 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,266
Density354/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Ownership59.1%
Housing Units4,506

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Population11,266
Population Density354 / sq mi
Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Coordinates48.5865°, 8.6040°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$31,519

About Altensteig

Altensteig is a small city in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 11,266. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Altensteig is $31,519, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 439 business establishments.

Income: Altensteig vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,519
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)439

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Altensteig is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 59.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,506 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.1%
Owner-Occupied59.1%
Renter-Occupied40.9%
Housing Units4,506

Property Tax

Climate in Altensteig

Altensteig has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 778 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.3°C / 31°F -2.9° / 2.2° 65.6
Feb 0.2°C / 32°F -2.9° / 3.3° 44.9
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -0.3° / 7.2° 68.4
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F 2.7° / 11.9° 43.6
May 11.3°C / 52°F 6.6° / 16° 66.4
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.6° 79.7
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.5° 91.5
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.4° 69.1
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 8.2° / 16.8° 51.5
Oct 8.5°C / 47°F 5° / 12° 60.1
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 0.9° / 6.4° 61.5
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -1.8° / 3° 75.4
Altensteig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.5 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates48.5865°N, 8.6040°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Germany avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

781 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 51 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 129 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 125 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 101 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 141 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 77 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 60 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 138 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 135 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 34 km
Jan 27, 2002 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany M3.9 87 km
Jun 25, 1995 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland M3.9 110 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 134 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 147 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 143 km
Mar 14, 2005 3 km ESE of Eichstetten, Germany M3.8 83 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 149 km
Feb 1, 1997 4 km ENE of Altkirch, France M3.7 144 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km W of Jeanménil, France M3.7 146 km
Feb 23, 2003 3 km SSW of Jeanménil, France M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Altensteig has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Altensteig

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Markgrafenschule Altensteig
Naturnahes Schulgelände des Christophorus-Gymnasiums Altensteig
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Radio Stations near Altensteig

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schwarzwaldradio 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
SWR dasding ard, pop MP3 128 kbps
SWR Aktuell info MP3 128 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) oldies AAC
ROCK FM BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG AAC
Flower Power Radio classic rock, decades MP3 128 kbps
AlternativeFM alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Die neue Welle MP3 128 kbps
Krawallradio deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Helle Welle christian MP3 128 kbps
Querfunk Freies Radio Karlsruhe alternative, indie MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Altensteig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atomkeller-Museum
Ausstellung Bestattungswesen
Bauernhausmuseum Altburg
Bauernmuseum
Berthold-Auerbach-Museum
Besucherbergwerk Frischglück
Besucherzentrum Kommando.Spezial.Kräfte
Blumhardt-Gedenkstätte
Brauereimuseum
Bürgerhaus Zehntscheuer Dorfmuseum
Das Altensteigerle
Dorfmuseum
ehemalige Synagoge
Eisenbahn-Erlebniswelt Horb
Experimenta Freudenstadt
Fasnetsmäskle-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Gedenkstätte Synagoge Baisingen
Gerberei Balz
Gerbereimuseum
Grenzsteine bei Höfendorf (Rangendingen)
Hauffs Märchen Museum Baiersbronn
Heimat- und Flößermuseum
Heimatmuseum Altes Rathaus
Heimatmuseum Beihingen
Heimatmuseum Dornstetten Zehntscheuer
Heimatmuseum Edelweiler
Hermann-Hesse-Museum
Infozentrum Kaltenbronn
Innerer Ringmauerturm
Jüdischer Betsaal
Klostermuseum Hirsau
Klostermuseum Hirsau
Königshammer
Kursaal
Milchsammelstelle
Missionsmuseum
Museum Appeleshof
Museum für Stadtgeschichte
Museum im Alten Schloss
Museum im Langen
Museum Wildberg
Museums-Laden
Neues Museum
Offizin(Druckerei)
Ölmühle Haigerloch
Palais Vischer
Römerkeller
Schindel- und Heimatstüble
Schmiede
Schwarzwälder Mineralienausstellung "Kristallwelten"
Silberbergwerk Hella-Glück-Stollen
Spielzeugmuseum
St. Benedikt
Stadthaus
Stadtmuseum Horb
Steinener Geschichtsgarten der Stadt Horb am Neckar
Steinhaus
Stellwerk 1
Waldensermuseum
Waldmuseum
Wassermuseum
Wasserschloss Glatt
Wasserwerk Rexingen
Zeller-Mörike-Garten
Ziegelmuseum

Libraries in Altensteig

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei am Park0.0
Bücherei Neuweiler0.0
Bücherei Oberschwandorf0.0
Büchereizweigstelle Öschelbronn0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bondorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Jettingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Mötzingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Simmozheim0.0
Gemeindedücherrei Althengstett0.0
Hasshoff Book's & Antique0.0
Kreisbibliothek Calw0.0
Kreisbibliothek Nagold0.0
Mediathek Ebhausen0.0
Ortbücherei Stammheim0.0
Ortsbücherei Altburg0.0
Ortsbücherei Gäufelden und VHS0.0
Ortsbücherei Hirsau0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Haiterbach0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Calw0.0
Stadtbibliothek Nagold0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Altensteig0.0
Stadtbücherei Horb0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Wittlensweiler0.0
Würmtalbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Altensteig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bad Liebenzeller Wochenmarkt
Kleine Markthalle
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Sulz
Wochenmarkt Bad Herrenalb
Wochenmarkt Calw
Wochenmarkt Freudenstadt
Wochenmarkt Haiterbach
Wochenmarkt Nagold
Wochenmarkt Nagold
Wochenmarkt Unterreichenbach

Hotels in Altensteig

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Rose
Hirsch
Rössle
Sonnenbühl
Sonnenbühl
Sonnenbühl
Traube

Restaurants in Altensteig

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China Garden
Gasthaus Rose
Hirsch
La Taverna
Öz Restaurant zum Bad
Ristorante Engel
Rössle
Schindeldächle
Sportheim Spvgg. Berneck-Zwerenberg
SV Überberg
Traube
Waldgasthof Bruderhaus
Waldschwimmbad

Cafes in Altensteig

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amadeus
Cafe Haag
Café Wohnzimmer
Fresh

Monuments in Altensteig

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denkmal Altensteigerle

Castles in Altensteig

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Berneck
Burg Hornberg
Schloss Altensteig

Bus Stations in Altensteig

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hohenbergschule

Gas Stations in Altensteig

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christoph Lang
DE #1376694087
MTB

Banks in Altensteig

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Altensteig

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus Rössle
Buderhof Bräu
Hamberger Brauwerkstatt
Hamberger Brauwerkstatt
Hochdorfer Kronenbrauerei
Mönchwasen
Zaubercraft Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Altensteig

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Ski Resorts Near Altensteig

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kalte Herberge 0.0 $0
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 $0
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 $0
Hundseck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 $0

Airports Near Altensteig

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Stuttgart AirportSTRLarge Airport
Donaueschingen-Villingen AirfieldMedium Airport
Albstadt-Degerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Baden-Oos AirfieldSmall Airport
Blumberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bruchsal AirfieldSmall Airport
Bruchsal dropzoneSmall Airport
Deckenpfronn-Egelsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Degmarn Glider FieldSmall Airport
Esslingen-Jägerhaus AirfieldSmall Airport
Eutingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Farrenberg GliderfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Lachen-SpeyerdorfSmall Airport
Gundelsheim ULMSmall Airport
Haiterbach-Nagold Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hangensteiner Hof AirfieldSmall Airport
Heilbronn-Böckingen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hockenheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirchzarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Klippeneck AirfieldSmall Airport
Landau-Ebenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Leibertingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Linkenheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Löchgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Malmsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Malsch AirfieldSmall Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Marbach-Rielingshausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Meidelstetten GliderfieldSmall Airport
Musbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuenstadt am Kocher Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuhausen ob Eck AirfieldSmall Airport
Oedheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenburg-Baden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pattonville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pfullendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleidelsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Poltringen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rastatt AirfieldSmall Airport
Reiselfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheinstetten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Roßfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Rottweil-Zepfenhan AirfieldSmall Airport
Salmbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauldorf-Boll UltrallightportSmall Airport
Schwaigern/Stetten ULSmall Airport
Schwann-Conweiler AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Altensteig

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik für Geriatrische Rehabilitation
Klinik Hohenfreudenstadt
Olgabad
SRH Gesundheitszentrum Bad Herrenalb
SRH Gesundheitszentrum Dobel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altensteig

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ev. Stadtkirche
Heilig Geist
JMS Missions Gemeinde
Laurentiuskirche
methodistische Kirche
Neuapostolische Kirche

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 Altensteig

What is the population of Altensteig?

Altensteig has a population of 11,266 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles.

Is Altensteig expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,519, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Altensteig?

Altensteig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Altensteig?

There are 439 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Altensteig?

The median home value in Altensteig is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491. The homeownership rate is 59.1%.

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