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Balve, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Balve is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 12,281. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
12,281 Population 362/sq mi density
778 ft Elevation 237 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,914 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,914 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,281
Density362/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,914

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Ownership58.2%
Housing Units4,912

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Population12,281
Population Density362 / sq mi
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Coordinates51.3315°, 7.8642°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.6 inches (1,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.7 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$31,914

About Balve

Balve is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 12,281. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Balve is $31,914, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 479 business establishments.

Income: Balve vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,914
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)479

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balve is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,912 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,000
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.2%
Owner-Occupied58.2%
Renter-Occupied41.8%
Housing Units4,912

Property Tax

Climate in Balve

Balve has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5.2° 99.7
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -1.5° / 6.2° 68.4
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.8° 59.1
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 2° / 15.3° 35.2
May 12°C / 54°F 5.4° / 18.6° 68.2
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.9° 64.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24° 92.5
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.3° 94.7
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 7.8° / 19.6° 66.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 5.6° / 15.1° 66.0
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.9° 80.9
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.4° 97.3
Balve experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates51.3315°N, 7.8642°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above Germany avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

438 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 132 km
May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 110 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 112 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 143 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 123 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 101 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 111 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 133 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 107 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 96 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 130 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 126 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 125 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 110 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 140 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 140 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 144 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 102 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Balve has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Balve

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katholische Grundschule Drei Könige Garbeck - - - -
Städtische Realschule Balve - - - -
St. Nikolaus Grundschule - - - -
Städtische Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Langenholthausen - - - -
Gemeinschaftsgrundschule St. Johannes Balve - - - -
Schulhof - - - -
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Radio Stations near Balve

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WDR 2 Ruhrgebiet adult contemporary, news talk music MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers EDM club house, dance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https) diversity, global MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio HOUSE dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sauerland 80er, 90er MP3 128 kbps
RADIO 21 Nordrhein-Westfalen pop, rock MP3
ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
ERF Jess christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna news, pop MP3 192 kbps
jcradio4m3 christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
BreakZ HipHop & House edm, elektro MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner ambient, chillout MP3 192 kbps
WDR 2 Südwestfalen local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 91.2 - MP3 192 kbps
Moshhead metal, rock MP3 128 kbps
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Feierfreund - MP3
Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen campusradio, deutsch MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers HARDCORE electronic, electronica MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio AMERICAN CHRISTMAS americana, ballads MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein New Country Radio new country MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio acid jazz, classic jazz MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE bass, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik Caribbean Wave afro, afro-latin music MP3 192 kbps
PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano charts, classical piano MP3 192 kbps
CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano christian, christmas MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fox and More 80s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio SCHUMANN boston symphony orchestra, classic hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Polonia - MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein 80er Radio 80s MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein Lounge Radio lounge MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music #, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Radio HBR christian MP3 128 kbps
RadioHBR bible, christian MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio LATIN hiphop, latin MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio LOVEHITS liebe, liebeslieder MP3 192 kbps
RadioSilesia folk, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hagen local, local news MP3 128 kbps
Retrofm 30 Plus easy listening, jazz MP3 128 kbps
SOLO PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Balve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahehammer
Alter Hammer Oberrödinghausen
Bergbaumuseum Siciliaschacht
Brennpunkt - Feuerwehrmuseum der Generationen
Burg Altena
Burghofmuseum
Deutsches Drahtmuseum
Deutsches Höhlenmuseum
Drahtrolle Am Hurk
Elternhaus des Gefangenenpriesters Dr. h.c. Franz Stock
Erlebnisaufzug
Felsenmeermuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Soest
Galileo-Park
Geschichtsmuseum + Städtische Galerie der Stadt Lüdenscheid
Gründungsort EC Deilinghofen
Grünsandsteinmuseum
Haus Rykenberg
Heimat- und Jagdmuseum 'Alte Schmitte'
Heimat-Museum
Heimathauses
Heimatmuseum Spieker
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Holzwickede
Hellwegmuseum
historische Jugendherberge Burg Altena
Kettenschmiede-Museum
Klostergartenmuseum
KunstKirche
Kunstmuseum Wilhelm-Morgner-Haus
Landschaftsinformationszentrum
LiebesLeben_Museum
Luisenhütte
Motte Küntrop
Museum der Stadt Lennestadt
Museum Forum der Völker
Museum für Handwerk und Postgeschichte
Museum in der Kornbrennerei
Museumsgarten
Nadelmuseum
Phänomenta Lüdenscheid
Reformierte Kirche - versöhnung
Rennrad-Museum
Sauerland-Museum
Schleipe-Hammer
SIKU//WIKING Modellwelt
Spritzenhaus
St. Patrokli-Dom-Museum
Stadtarchiv Hemer
Städtisches Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Werdohl
Südsauerlandmuseum
TMS Verkehrshistorische Ausstellung Galerie
Westfälisches Karnevalsmuseum

Libraries in Balve

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Landsberg-Velen0.0
Bücherei im Bahnhof0.0
Dorte-Hillecke-Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Holzwickede0.0
Gemeindebücherei Nachrodt0.0
Kath. Bücherei0.0
Katholisch öffentliche Büchere0.0
Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Peter0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Schulbuecherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Alt-Arnsberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Hüsten0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neheim0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Altena0.0
Stadtbücherei Fröndenberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Hemer0.0
Stadtbücherei Iserlohn0.0
Stadtbücherei Lüdenscheid0.0
Stadtbücherei Plettenberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Soest0.0
Stadtbücherei u. Zelius Neuenrade0.0
Stadtbücherei Werdohl0.0
Varnhagensche Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Balve

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauking
Bürgermeister-Schmerbeck-Platz
Gutenbergplatz
Kirchplatz
Markt Königsborn
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Neheimer Wochenmarkt
Neumarkt
Platz der Generationen
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wurstmarkt Unna

Hotels in Balve

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Zur Post
Haus Felsenruh
Haus Recke
Haus Recke
Hotel Antoniushütte
Hotel garni Zum Drosten
Hotel Zur Post
Hotel-Restaurant Haus Padberg

Restaurants in Balve

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Affelner Mühle
Balver Höhle
Gasthof Syré
Gasthof Zur Post
Haus Diepes
Haus Felsenruh
Haus Recke
Hotel Zur Post
Hotel-Restaurant Haus Padberg
König-Fabry
La Pizza Noemi
Pizzeria da Piccolo
Restaurant Haus Habbel
Rumland
Wirtshaus Ballova

Cafes in Balve

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei und Café Kaiserliches Postamt
Bäckerei und Café Tillmann
Hüttenschänke
Wandercafe Alte Schmiede

Castles in Balve

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Binoler Burg
Burg Klusenstein
Burg Klusenstein
Schloss Melschede
Schloss Wocklum

Dentists in Balve

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christoph Koch
Dr. Dietmar Gerdes
Dres. Fred Uwe und Thorsten Gerdes
Zahnärzte Balve

Veterinaries in Balve

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt Franz Josef Kramer
Tierärztliche Praxis für Kleintiere Dr. Alexandra Gaberle
Tierarztpraxis Dr. med. vet. A. Gaberle

Train Stations in Balve

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balve
Binolen

Gas Stations in Balve

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #10164017400
Schneider

Banks in Balve

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Märkischer Kreis
Volksbank
Volksbank in Südfestfalen - SB Filiale

Breweries in Balve

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bräukels
Privatbrauerei Heinrich
Repetaler Heldenbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Balve

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Balve

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hesselbacher Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Hahnenbecke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Balve

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cologne Bonn AirportCGNLarge Airport
Dortmund AirportDTMLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Siegerland AirportSGEMedium Airport
Ahlen Airfield-Small Airport
Ailertchen Airfield-Small Airport
Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Aßlarer Hütte Airfield-Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Marienberg Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield-Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Bonn-Hangelar Airfield-Small Airport
Borkenberge Airfield-Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield-Small Airport
Breitscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Eudenbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield-Small Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield-Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Hörbach Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field-Small Airport
Kamen-Heeren Airfield-Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field-Small Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field-Small Airport
Marl-Loemühle Airfield-Small Airport
Meinerzhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield-Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield-Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield-Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield-Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Ottmarsbocholt Airfield-Small Airport
Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field-Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Schameder Airfield-Small Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield-Small Airport
Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield-Small Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Waltrop Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Balve

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gut Sassenscheid
Ruhrtalklinik Wickede

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balve

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andachtsplatz 1
Andachtsplatz 2
Evangelische Kirche
Friedhofskapelle
Gransauer Kapelle
Heilige Drei Könige
Kreuzbergkapelle
Marienkapelle
Neuapostolische Kirche
Petruskapelle
Piuskapelle
Sankt Blasius
Sankt Michael
St. Antonius Einsiedler
St. Johannes Baptist
St. Lucia
St. Sebastian
St.-Agatha-Kapelle
St.-Barbara-Kirche
St.-Nikolaus-Kirche
Trostinsel

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 Balve

What is the population of Balve?

Balve has a population of 12,281 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 33.9 square miles.

Is Balve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,914, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Balve?

Balve has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balve?

There are 479 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balve?

The median home value in Balve is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.

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