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Baltrum, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Baltrum is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 465. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
465 Population 15/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,434 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,434 median income
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $633/mo rent

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People

Population465
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,434

Housing

A
Home Value$126,600
Rent$633
Ownership56.5%
Housing Units186

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population465
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates53.7284°, 7.3714°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$28,434

About Baltrum

Baltrum is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 465. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Baltrum is $28,434, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Baltrum vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,434
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Baltrum is $126,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $633 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 56.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 186 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,600
55% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$633
46% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.5%
Owner-Occupied56.5%
Renter-Occupied43.5%
Housing Units186

Property Tax

Climate in Baltrum

Baltrum has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 897 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.9°C / 37°F 1.2° / 4.6° 84.9
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 1.3° / 4.9° 54.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 3° / 7.5° 42.9
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 6.1° / 11.5° 40.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 9.7° / 14.9° 58.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 12.8° / 17.9° 68.9
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 15.3° / 20.5° 102.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 108.8
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.9° 77.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 9° / 13.4° 88.5
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 5° / 8.7° 81.5
Dec 4°C / 39°F 2.3° / 5.8° 90.1
Baltrum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area30.4 sq mi (78.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates53.7284°N, 7.3714°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 122 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 69 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 61 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 59 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 64 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 116 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 93 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 106 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 88 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 136 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Baltrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Baltrum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Inselschule Baltrum
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Radio Stations near Baltrum

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle MP3

Museums in Baltrum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Zollhaus
August-Gottschalk-Haus
Automuseum Nordsee
bade~museum norderney
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger
Dokumentationsstätte Gnadenkirche Tidofeld
Dörpmuseum Münkeboe
Eisenbahnmuseum Norden
Fischerhaus-Museum
Gedenkstätte KZ Engerhafe
Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum
Gulfhof Bengen
Infohaus Altes Wasserwerk
Leben am Meer
Moormuseum Moordorf
Museumskreuzer Otto Schülke
Nationalpark-Haus
Nationalparkhaus
Norddeich Radio
Oma-Freese-Huus
Ostfriesisches Teemuseum
Ostfrisiesches Krimimuseum
Rettungsschuppen Norddeich
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Seemannshus
Vogelwärterhaus
Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn
Waloseum
Wattenhuus
Zwei-Siele-Museum

Libraries in Baltrum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Spöölstuv0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Esens0.0

Farmers Markets in Baltrum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Marktplatz Norden
Torfmarkt Norden
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Norddeich

Hotels in Baltrum

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dünenschlößchen
Hotel Fresena
Hotel Strandburg
Naturhotel Baltrum
Pension Lottmann
Sealords
Seehof
Strandhof
Strandhotel Wietjes
Witthus

Restaurants in Baltrum

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heimathafen
Hotel Strandhof
Marina
Mittendrin Fisch
Moby Dick
Primavera
Primavera Pizzeria
Sealords
Skipper's Inn
Strandburg
Strandcafe
Teestube
Uschis Beachclub
Witthus
Zum Seehund

Cafes in Baltrum

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Antje
Cafe Kluntje
Dolce Nr. 50
düneneck
Knusperhuuske
Störtebeker
Tant Dora

Cinemas in Baltrum

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inselkino

Banks in Baltrum

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen-Volksbank
Sparkasse Aurich-Norden

Gyms in Baltrum

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muckibude

Stadiums & Teams in Baltrum

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Airports Near Baltrum

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Harlesiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Baltrum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post / DHL

Treatment Centers in Baltrum

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder
Dr. Becker Klinik Norddeich (Haus 1)
Dr. Becker Klinik Norddeich (Haus 2)
Fachklinik Thomas Morus
Klinik Norderney
Mutter-Kind-Klinik "Huus achtern Diek"
Seeklinik Norderney

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baltrum

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alte Inselkirche
Ev. Kirche Baltrum
St. Nikolaus

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 Baltrum

What is the population of Baltrum?

Baltrum has a population of 465 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 30.4 square miles.

Is Baltrum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,434, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Baltrum?

Baltrum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Baltrum?

There are 18 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Baltrum?

The median home value in Baltrum is $126,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $633. The homeownership rate is 56.5%.

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