Bockau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Bockau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,599. Elevation: 1,647 ft (502 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

2,599 Population 232/sq mi density

1,647 ft Elevation 502 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

48.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$27,937 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,937 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$64,600 home value, $323/mo rent

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People

Population2,599

Density232/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+

Home Value$64,600

Rent$323

Ownership72.2%

Housing Units1,040

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)

Rain48.4 in/yr

Sunny Days200/yr

Elevation1,647 ft (502 m)

Population	2,599
Population Density	232 / sq mi
Elevation	1,647 ft (502 m)
Coordinates	50.5421°, 12.6864°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Saxony
Average Temperature	47°F (9°C)
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall	86.1 inches (219 cm)
Median Household Income	$27,937

About Bockau

Bockau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 2,599. The city sits at an elevation of 1,647 feet (502 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bockau is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Bockau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$27,937
	63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bockau is $64,600, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $323 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 72.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,040 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$64,600
	77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$323
	72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	72.2%
Owner-Occupied	72.2%
Renter-Occupied	27.8%
Housing Units	1,040

Property Tax

Climate in Bockau

Bockau has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.5°C / 33°F	-2.8° / 3.8°	59.1
Feb	1.2°C / 34°F	-2.5° / 4.9°	48.8
Mar	4.2°C / 40°F	-0.3° / 8.7°	60.2
Apr	8.4°C / 47°F	2.8° / 14°	48.1
May	12.6°C / 55°F	6.8° / 18.3°	77.5
Jun	15.9°C / 61°F	10.2° / 21.6°	89.6
Jul	18°C / 64°F	12.2° / 23.7°	97.7
Aug	17.8°C / 64°F	11.8° / 23.7°	94.4
Sep	13.6°C / 56°F	8.3° / 18.9°	69.7
Oct	9.3°C / 49°F	4.8° / 13.8°	62.9
Nov	4.6°C / 40°F	1.1° / 8.2°	58.2
Dec	1.6°C / 35°F	-1.6° / 4.7°	61.9

Bockau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,647 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below Germany avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,647 ft (502 m)
Area	11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density	232/sq mi
Coordinates	50.5421°N, 12.6864°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"

27% above Germany avg

Snowfall 86.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	112 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	40 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	35 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	43 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	44 km
Apr 13, 1995	5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany	M3.8	56 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	47 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	40 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	43 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	46 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	40 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	40 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	47 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	40 km
Mar 29, 1991	5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia	M3.5	130 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	40 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	40 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	31 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	40 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.4 in

Bockau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bockau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Grundschule Bockau	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Bockau

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits	-	AAC
Radio Zwickau	-	AAC
#TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 /	00's, 00s	MP3 192 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht	erzgebirge, heimat	MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio	electronic	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7	bfr, bürgerradio	MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL	-	AAC
Radio InPulz	-	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge	-	AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio	-	AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps)	chemnitz, community radio	MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps)	chemnitz, freies radio	MP3
Radio UNiCC	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de	student radio (alternative rock pop mixed)	MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM)	bürgerradio, freies radio	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio	christmas	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal	german, oldies	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Bockau

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alt Kirchberg
August Horch Museum
Bergbauausstellung "Zr Haamit"
Berghaus
Besucherbergwerk Markus Semmler
Buchdruckerei-Museum
Bulldog-Museum
Bürsten- und Heimatmuseum
Dampfmaschinenhalle
Der historische Austelpark
Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung
Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung
Důl Mauritius
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Rittersgrün
Eisenbahnmuseum Schwarzenberg
Entomologisches Museum
Erlebnis-Köhlerei Sosa
Feuerwehrmuseum
Förderverein Pferdegöpel
Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau
Fuchsturm
Fundgrube Weißer Hirsch
Galerie am Domhof
Grenzwald-Destillation Museum
Grube Tannenberg
Härtelhaus
Haus der Entdecker
Haus der Heimatkunde
Heimateck
Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatmuseum Knochenstampfe
Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas
Herrrenhaus
Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW
historisches Handwerk
Hunt
KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen
Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein
Lagerstättensammlung der Wismut
Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett
Minibergbauheimat
Mining Museum Reinsdorf
Museum
Museum Alte Ziegelei
Museum für bergmännische Volkskunst
Museum Uranbergbau
Muzeum Abertamy
Muzeum Horní Blatná
Muzeum Kraslické dráhy
Muzeum venkova
Nadlerhaus
Oldtimermuseum
Phänomenia
Priesterhäuser Zwickau
Räucherkerzen-Museum
Robert-Schumann-Haus
Royal mint
Sächsisches Rot-Kreuz-Museum Beierfeld
Schauanlage Heimatecke
Schaubergwerk Glöckl
Schloss Schwarzenberg
Siebenschlehener Pochwerk
Spirituosenmuseum
St.Georgenhütte
Stadtgeschichte Zwönitz
Stadtmuseum
Stein Castle
Štola č. 1
Štola Johannes
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Niederzwönitz
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Weigel
Technisches Museum Silberwäsche
Tetzner Museum
Turmmuseum Geyer
Vitriolölhütte
Vogtländisch-Böhmisches Mineralienzentrum
Weihnachtsberg
Weihnachtsberg Crottendorf

Libraries in Bockau

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund		0.0
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek Johanngeorgenstadt		0.0
Bibliothek Reinsdorf		0.0
Brünloser Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei Hermannsdorf		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen		0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach		0.0
Hochschulbibliothek		0.0
Kinderbücherei		0.0
Městská knihovna Jáchymov		0.0
Městská knihovna Kraslice		0.0
Ratsschulbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus)		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Aue		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oelsnitz		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stollberg		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zwönitz		0.0
Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau		0.0

Farmers Markets in Bockau

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bauernmarkt
Dorfplatz
Planitzer Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Bockau

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landhotel Am Buchberg

Restaurants in Bockau

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berggaststätte Morgenleithe

Rechenhaus

Sportgaststätte "Terrier" Bockau

Cafes in Bockau

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roths Cafe

Dentists in Bockau

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dipl. Stom. Marion Krauß

Dr. med. Stephan Pfau

Breweries in Bockau

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Vielau
Glückauf-Brauerei GmbH Gersdorf
Kevin Brewery
Mauritius Brauerei GmbH
Pivovar Červený vlk
Pivovar Krušnohor
Pivovar Ryžovna
Privatbrauerei Fiedler
Ybnstoker
Ybnstoker Brauerei GbR

Stadiums & Teams in Bockau

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Bockau

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Vogtland Arena	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Novako	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Neklid	-	-	$0	-	-	-
u Lišáka	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Neklid	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Klínovec	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Náprava	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nové Hamry - U řeky	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stříbrná - Lišák	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stříbrná - Lišák	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiareál Plešivec	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kraslice - Saporo	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skihang Großbüchelberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Bockau

31 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Karlovy Vary Airport	KLV	Large Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport	AOC	Medium Airport
Auerbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark	-	Small Airport
Bezdružice Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cheb Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Erbendorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Erpužice Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gera-Leumnitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hory Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kříženec Planá Airfield	-	Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lukla Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Manětín Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULM	-	Small Airport
Ostrov Airfield	-	Small Airport
Plasy Rybnice Airfield	-	Small Airport
Podbořany Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Stará Voda Emergency Field	-	Small Airport
Tachov Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tirschenreuth Airfield	-	Small Airport
Toužim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bockau

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Gesundheitszentrum am Spiegelwald Mutter- / Vater-Kind-Vorsorgeklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bockau

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Christuskirche
Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche
Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft Bockau
St. Johannis- 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 Bockau

What is the population of Bockau?

Bockau has a population of 2,599 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 232 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.

Is Bockau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,600 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $323 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bockau?

Bockau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 86.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bockau?

There are 101 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bockau?

The median home value in Bockau is $64,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $323. The homeownership rate is 72.2%.

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