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Altewiek, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Altewiek is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,878. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,878 Population 25/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,010 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,010 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $550/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,878
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$550
Ownership30.5%
Housing Units751

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population1,878
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates52.2620°, 10.5301°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,088 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (48 cm)
Median Household Income$30,010

About Altewiek

Altewiek is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,878. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Altewiek is $30,010, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Altewiek vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,010
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Altewiek is $110,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 30.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 751 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership30.5%
Owner-Occupied30.5%
Renter-Occupied69.5%
Housing Units751

Property Tax

Climate in Altewiek

Altewiek has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 48.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.5° / 5.1° 35.2
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9° 42.5
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.5° 38.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.5° 54.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 53.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.6° / 23.9° 68.8
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.7° 64.8
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.3° 50.6
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.8° 53.0
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.3° 47.3
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 47.2
Altewiek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates52.2620°N, 10.5301°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above Germany avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 131 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 149 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 130 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 143 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 91 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 62 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 82 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 132 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 119 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 103 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 85 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Altewiek has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Altewiek

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wilhelm-Gymnasium — — — —
Wilhelm-Gymnasium — — — —
Realschule John-F.-Kennedy-Platz — — — —
Realschule Georg-Eckert-Straße — — — —
Grundschule Klint — — — —
Gaußschule Gymnasium am Löwenwall — — — —
Pflegeschule Braunschweig — — — —
Grundschule Edith-Stein-Schule — — — —
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Radio Stations near Altewiek

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
RADIO 21 Braunschweig pop, rock MP3
bigFM Niedersachsen — MP3
Hasi from Hell — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Altewiek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Spritzenhaus
Ausstellungshalle Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum
Automuseum Braunschweig
Bauernhausmuseum
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum - Hinter Aegidien
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum Archäologie
Bürger Museum Wolfenbüttel
Classic Superbikes Motorrad Museum
Deutsches Sandmuseum ´Sandwelten´
Dorfmuseum Lehre
Dowesee Archiv
Familienmuseum "Bruneswic anno 1221"
Feuerwehrmuseum
Galerie Kunsthaus Dettum
Gärtnermuseum Wolfenbüttel
Gedenkstätte in der JVA Wolfenbüttel
Gedenkstätte KZ-Außenlager Schillstraße
Gut Steinhof - Landtechnik-Museum
Heimathaus Alte Mühle
Heimatmuseum Hornburg
Heimatmuseum Wendhausen
Heimatstube Ahlum
Heimatstube Weddel
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum
Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Museum
Kinomuseum Vollbüttel
Kirchbodenmuseum
Kuba-Museum
Lenges Hof
Lessinghaus
Lokpark Braunschweig
Mineralienkabinett
Museum for Photography
Museum für bürgerliche Wohnkultur des 20. Jahrhunderts
Museum für Photographie
Museum Gifhorn
Museum Hinter Aegidien
Museum im Schloss
Museum Schloss Salder
Museumsmühle Abbenrode
Schlossmuseum
Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig Altstadtrathaus
Till Eulenspiegel Museum
Tillyhaus
WOW! Wissensort Wolfenbüttel
ZeitRäume Bodenstedt
Zisterziensermuseum

Libraries in Altewiek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Campus Nord0.0
Bibliothek der Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek des Herzog Anton Ulrich Museums, Kunstwissenschaftliche Fachbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek des Herzog Anton Ulrich Museums, Kunstwissenschaftliche Fachbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek für Sozialwissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule0.0
Bücher-Zelle0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Calberlah0.0
Bücherei Leiferde0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts0.0
Frauenbibliothek0.0
Frauenbibliothek0.0
Geb. 03 (Bibliothek)0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Library0.0
Herzog August Library0.0
Isenbütteler Bücherei0.0
Library0.0
Öffentliche Stadtbücherei Hornburg0.0
Ortsbücherei0.0
Ortsbücherei Bevenrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bevenrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bienrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Bienrode0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Rautheim0.0
Ortsbücherei Rautheim0.0
Ortsbücherei Schapen0.0
Ortsbücherei Schapen0.0
Ortsbücherei Waggum0.0
Ortsbücherei Waggum0.0
Ortsbücherei Watenbüttel0.0
Ortsbücherei Wenden0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
Schüler-Bücherei0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Braunschweig, Zweigstelle Heidberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Braunschweig, Zweigstelle Heidberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzgitter-Lebenstedt0.0
Stadtbücherei Gifhorn0.0
Stadtbücherei Hornburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Wolfenbüttel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Fallersleben0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Westhagen0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Altewiek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
Brandenburger Platz
Detmeroder Msrkt
Lehndorfer Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Schützenplatz
Schützenplatz
Stadtmarkt
Stöckheimer Markt
Stöckheimer Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Altstadtmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Erfurtplatz
Wochenmarkt am Erfurtplatz
Wochenmarkt am Stadtpark
Wochenmarkt am Stadtpark
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt Calberlah
Wochenmarkt Isenbüttel
Wochenmarkt Meine
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz
Wochenmarkt Schwülper
Wochenmarkt Westfalenplatz
Wochenmarkt Westfalenplatz

Hotels in Altewiek

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altstadthotel Wienecke
Magni Boutique Hotel
Pentahotel Braunschweig

Restaurants in Altewiek

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anders - Das Pfannenrestaurant
Badsha
Braunschweiger Stadtkind
Buffethaus
Der kleine Vegetarier
Friedrich der II.
Fuchs Blau
NAW - Nah am Wasser
Pane Vino
pentalounge
Play Off BS
Pronto Casa
Ristorante Romantica
Salentino
Tolle Knolle

Cafes in Altewiek

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café + Bistro Anton's
Café Katzenzeit
Café Krokus
Café Limonella
Das kleine Cafe
Heimbs Kaffee
Kaffeezeremonie
Lineli
Makery
Riptide
Strupait

Castles in Altewiek

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Braunschweig

Dentists in Altewiek

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dres. Laffers und Posten-Laffers

Banks in Altewiek

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Volksbank BraWo

Shopping Malls in Altewiek

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss-Arkaden

Breweries in Altewiek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hofbrauhaus Wolters
Lonesome Oak
Lonesome Oak
National Jürgens Brauerei
National Jürgens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Altewiek

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Altewiek

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Altewiek

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Celle Army Airfield—Medium Airport
Faßberg Air Base—Medium Airport
Am Salzgittersee Airfield—Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield—Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield—Small Airport
Ballenstedt Airfield—Small Airport
Berliner Heide Airfield—Small Airport
Bollrich Airfield—Small Airport
Celle-Arloh Airfield—Small Airport
Dingelstedt Airfield—Small Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Gronau Airfield—Small Airport
Große Wiese Airfield—Small Airport
Großes Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Hasselfelde Airfield—Small Airport
Hildesheim Airfield—Small Airport
Hohenstein UL—Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip—Small Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Northeim Airfield—Small Airport
Oppershausen Airfield—Small Airport
Oschersleben Glider Field—Small Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield—Small Airport
Rote Wiese Glider Field—Small Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield—Small Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield—Small Airport
Sassberg Glider Field—Small Airport
Scheuen Airfield—Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek—Small Airport
Stapelburg Airfield—Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield—Small Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield—Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield—Small Airport
Tangeln Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Uehrde Airfield—Small Airport
Uelzen Airfield—Small Airport
Ummern Airfield—Small Airport
Weper Airfield—Small Airport
Wilsche Glider Field—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Altewiek

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Erlengrund
Gesundheitszentrum Nordstraße
Lukas-Werk Rehabilitationszentrum St. Leonhard
Lukas-Werk Rehabilitationszentrum St. Leonhard
Medizinische Klinik IV Geriatrie, Rheumatologie Funktions-/ Therapiebereich (EG)
Pflegedienst Eden
Tagesklinik Fontheim
Zentrum für Prävention und Rehabilitation GmbH

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altewiek

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Ägidien
St. Magni

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 Altewiek

What is the population of Altewiek?

Altewiek has a population of 1,878 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 75.0 square miles.

Is Altewiek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,010, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Altewiek?

Altewiek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Altewiek?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Altewiek?

The median home value in Altewiek is $110,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $550. The homeownership rate is 30.5%.

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