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Benz, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Benz is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 606. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
606 Population 33/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,026 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,026 median income
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population606
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,026

Housing

A
Home Value$103,800
Rent$519
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units242

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population606
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates53.9407°, 14.0717°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,026

About Benz

Benz is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Benz is $26,026, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Benz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,026
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Benz is $103,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 242 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied26.3%
Housing Units242

Property Tax

Climate in Benz

Benz has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -1.8° / 3° 39.6
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.2° 30.1
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0.3° / 7.7° 35.2
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 3.9° / 13° 29.0
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8° / 17.5° 52.0
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.9° 61.6
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23° 66.4
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.1° 55.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.7° 47.2
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13.2° 45.3
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.3° 42.1
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -0.6° / 3.9° 39.4
Benz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates53.9407°N, 14.0717°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Benz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Benz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Otto Niemeyer-Holstein
Die wunderbare Welt des Badens
Forstamt Neu Pudagla
Gullivers Welt
Haffmuseum
Hangar 10
Hans-Werner-Richter-Haus
Heimathof Lieper Winkel
Heimatstube (Alte Schule) Liepgarten
Heimatstube Kölpinsee
Imkermuseum
Museum im Bahnhof
Museum of illusions
Museum Rolf Werner
Museum Villa "Irmgard"
Muzeum Historii Twierdzy Fort Zachodni
Muzeum Latarnictwa i Ratownictwa Morskiego
Muzeum Obrony Wybrzeża
Muzeum Rybołówstwa Morskiego
Muzeum statków na wodzie
Sandskulpturen Ausstellung
Technik Zweirad-Museum
Traktorenwelt Usedom
Uns olle Schaul
Usedomer Technikausstellung
Wassermühle Lassan
Wild Life Usedom

Libraries in Benz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilbiothek Zinnowitz0.0
Bücherei Schloss Stolpe0.0
Bücherei Ückeritz0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna im. Stefana Flukowskiego0.0

Farmers Markets in Benz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Targowisko „Zielony Rynek pod Zegarem”

Hotels in Benz

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfhotel Balmer See
Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Restaurants in Benz

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alte Schmiede
Alte Schule
Balmer Steakhaus
Brauerei Wasserschloss Mellenthin
Nepperminer Fischpalast
Restaurant Nina
Sattelkammer
Schloss Pizzeria
Schwalbennest
Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Cafes in Benz

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backhaus
Heikos Radlerglück
Kaffeegarten Alte Feuerwehr

Castles in Benz

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloß Pudagla
Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Golf Courses in Benz

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Balmer See-Insel

Breweries in Benz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Stadiums & Teams in Benz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Benz

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gubałówka 0.0 $0

Airports Near Benz

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heringsdorf AirportHDFMedium Airport
Anklam Otto Lilienthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Kliniska (Szczecin) Highway StripSmall Airport
Mellenthin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pasewalk AirfieldSmall Airport
Peenemünde AirportPEFSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Szczecin-Dąbie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Benz

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MediClin Dünenwald Klinik
MEDIGREIF Inselklinik Heringsdorf Haus Gothensee
Reha-Zentrum Ückeritz Klinik Ostseeblick
Rehabilitationsklinik Seebad Ahlbeck
Rehaklinik Usedom

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mellenthiner Kirche
St.-Petri-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 Benz

What is the population of Benz?

Benz has a population of 606 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

Is Benz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,026, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Benz?

Benz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Benz?

There are 24 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benz?

The median home value in Benz is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

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