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Bad Muskau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Bad Muskau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,027. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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B+ Good
4,027 Population 92/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,355 Median Income
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3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,355 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,000 home value, $355/mo rent

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About Bad Muskau

Bad Muskau

Bad Muskau or Mužakow is a spa town in the historic Upper Lusatia region in eastern Germany, at the border with Poland. It is part of the Görlitz district in the State of Saxony.

People

Population4,027
Density92/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,355

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,000
Rent$355
Ownership44.8%
Housing Units1,611

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population4,027
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates51.5505°, 14.7124°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$26,355

About Bad Muskau

Bad Muskau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 4,027. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bad Muskau is $26,355, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 157 business establishments.

Income: Bad Muskau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,355
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bad Muskau is $71,000, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $355 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 44.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,611 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,000
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$355
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.8%
Owner-Occupied44.8%
Renter-Occupied55.2%
Housing Units1,611

Property Tax

Climate in Bad Muskau

Bad Muskau has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -3° / 2.8° 48.9
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.2° / 4.9° 41.2
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -0.5° / 8.8° 44.8
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3° / 15.4° 31.9
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 20° 61.0
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 58.1
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.9° / 25.3° 91.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.3° 72.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20° 51.2
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.3° 46.3
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 46.6
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.9° 44.7
Bad Muskau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (113.9 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates51.5505°N, 14.7124°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 13, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 91 km
Jul 8, 2020 6 km N of Rudna, Poland M5.0 106 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 97 km
Jan 29, 2019 3 km S of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.9 101 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 95 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 89 km
Oct 5, 2003 4 km W of Rudna, Poland M4.8 103 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 91 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 94 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 94 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 95 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 91 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 97 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 90 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 95 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 96 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 98 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 89 km
Jul 23, 2008 4 km SSE of Radwanice, Poland M4.6 87 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Bad Muskau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Bad Muskau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Fürst-Pückler Bad Muskau
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Radio Stations near Bad Muskau

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cottbus MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lausitz - TopHits pop AAC
MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg 80er, 90er MP3 320 kbps
Radio Landeskrone discofox, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bautzen dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
radio WSW Zittau bautzen, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
LAUSITZWELLE MP3 192 kbps
Ichtys Radio bluegrass, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hochschule Merseburg neoclassical MP3 170 kbps
Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL AAC

Museums in Bad Muskau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Ziegelei
Archiv Verschwundene Orte
Bauernmuseum Teil II
Brandenburg Textile Museum Forst (Lausitz)
Der Laden - Erwin-Strittmatter-Gedenkstätte
Erlichthofsiedlung
Freilichtmuseum "Zeitsprung" Klinge
Glasmuseum Weißwasser
Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar
Handwerksmuseum Sagar
Heimatmuseum Döbern
Heimatmuseum Döbern
Kirchliches Informations- und Begnungszentrum Neu Horno
Luftfahrttechnisches Museum Rothenburg
Militärhistorisches Museum Neusorge
Mühlenmuseum
Njepila-Hof u. Sorbische Heimatstube Rohne
Sorbisches Kulturzentrum
Städtische Museumssammlung
Wolfsmuseum

Libraries in Bad Muskau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Tuplicach0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Forst (Lausitz)0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Muskau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Polenmarkt

Hotels in Bad Muskau

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Am Schlossbrunnen
Kulturhotel Fürst Pückler
Parkstadthotel

Restaurants in Bad Muskau

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Am Schloßbrunnen
Euro Bistro
ilt Confine
Schloss Schänke
Zum alten Zollhaus

Cafes in Bad Muskau

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Vorwerg
Kaffee König
maxim
Schloßcafé

Castles in Bad Muskau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altes Schloss - Stary hród - Stary Zamek

Train Stations in Bad Muskau

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bad Muskau
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Banks in Bad Muskau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Volksbank Bad Muskau

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Muskau

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Ski Resorts Near Bad Muskau

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland 0.0 $0
Wintersport in Steina 0.0 $0
Ski Elstra 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bad Muskau

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rothenburg/Görlitz AirfieldMedium Airport
Bautzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bogatynia AirstripSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Chřibská AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottbus-Neuhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobrosułów AirfieldSmall Airport
Drożków Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Eisenhüttenstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Görlitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Gozdnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabowiec AirstripSmall Airport
Kamenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Klix AirfieldSmall Airport
Lipová Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Lotnisko Sportowe GubinSmall Airport
Marianka AirfieldSmall Airport
Mostki AirstripSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Muskau

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jakobskirche
St. Maria Himmelfahrt

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Bad Muskau

What is the population of Bad Muskau?

Bad Muskau has a population of 4,027 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 44.0 square miles.

Is Bad Muskau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $355 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bad Muskau?

Bad Muskau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Muskau?

There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bad Muskau?

The median home value in Bad Muskau is $71,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $355. The homeownership rate is 44.8%.

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