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Brettin, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Brettin is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 908. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
908 Population 261/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,460 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,460 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population908
Density261/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,460

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$352
Ownership74.2%
Housing Units363

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population908
Population Density261 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates52.4264°, 12.1825°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$28,460

About Brettin

Brettin is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 908. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Brettin is $28,460, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Brettin vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,460
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brettin is $70,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 74.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 363 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,400
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.2%
Owner-Occupied74.2%
Renter-Occupied25.8%
Housing Units363

Property Tax

Climate in Brettin

Brettin has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 539 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.8° / 3.8° 42.8
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -1.9° / 5.2° 30.3
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.2° / 9.4° 33.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 2.8° / 15.3° 26.1
May 13.2°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.6° 51.4
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 10.4° / 23° 56.9
Jul 19°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.2° 69.6
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.9° 57.4
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20.1° 49.6
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 45.0
Nov 5°C / 41°F 1.8° / 8.1° 39.2
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -0.8° / 4.5° 37.1
Brettin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates52.4264°N, 12.1825°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 127 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 110 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 109 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 136 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Brettin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Brettin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekundarschule Brettin
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Museums in Brettin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bahnhof Jerichow
Bismarckmuseum
Burgmuseum
Burgmuseum Schloßfreiheit
Eisenbahnmuseum
Elbe-Land-Museum
Gasometer
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube Mützel
Historisches Museum der Rittergüter im Jerichower Land
Hofmuseum Läufer
Kloster Jerichow
Kreismuseum Jerichower Land
Kupferschmiedemuseum Tangermünde
Museumsscheune
Optik Industrie Museum Rathenow
Schulzens Zeitreise
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Tangermünde
Waschmittelmuseum

Libraries in Brettin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Kirche Berlin-Brandenburg und Amtsbibliothek0.0
Bürgerhaus Jerichow0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Gladau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wusterwitz0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Friedensau0.0
Patientenbibliothek AWO Fachkrankenhaus Jerichow0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek "Edlef Köppen"0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Tangermünde0.0
Touristinformation Jerichow0.0

Farmers Markets in Brettin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz Parey
Topfmarkt

Restaurants in Brettin

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parkschlößchen
Sportlerheim TSG Brettin/Roßdorf

Gas Stations in Brettin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q1

Breweries in Brettin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Schulzens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Brettin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brettin

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zerbst AirfieldMedium Airport
Aschersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Bienenfarm AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Dessau AirfieldSmall Airport
Fehrbellin AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-FerchesarSmall Airport
Klein Mühlingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Köthen AirportKOQSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Locktow AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüsse AirfieldSmall Airport
Magdeburg City AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuruppin AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Plötzin AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönebeck-Zackmünde AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brettin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gemeindehaus Brettin

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 Brettin

What is the population of Brettin?

Brettin has a population of 908 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Brettin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,460, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brettin?

Brettin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brettin?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brettin?

The median home value in Brettin is $70,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 74.2%.

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