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Brilon, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Brilon is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 27,030. Elevation: 1,453 ft (443 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 27,030 |
| Population Density | 240 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3946°, 8.5715° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,104 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.9 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,082 |
About Brilon
Brilon is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 27,030. The city sits at an elevation of 1,453 feet (443 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Brilon vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,082 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,054 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,400 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.4% |
| Housing Units | 10,812 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brilon
Brilon has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 848 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 112.7 sq mi (291.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3946°N, 8.5715°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Brilon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").
Schools in Brilon
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Gudenhagen Petersborn | - | - | - | - |
| Grund- und Hauptschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sankt Ludgerus | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Thülen | - | - | - | - |
| Marienschule Brilon | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung Brilon - Europaschule | - | - | - | - |
| Heinrich-Lübke-Schule Teilstandort | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Petrinum | - | - | - | - |
| Roman-Herzog-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Georg-Friedrich-Daumer-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Franziskus-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| St. Engelbert Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Heinrich-Lübke-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Gemeinschaftsgrundschule "Am Hagen" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brilon
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! | #mashup, bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BACH | bach, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HÄNDEL | classic, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE | balearic house, deep house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR COSMO -- (https) | diversity, global | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK | active rock, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sauerland | 80er, 90er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE | melodic trance, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Feierfreund | - | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner | ambient, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RauteMusik Caribbean Wave | afro, afro-latin music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance | chillout, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Larmo | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| move IT Radio | edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LOVEHITS | liebe, liebeslieder | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 2010er | 2010's, 2010er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano | charts, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano | christian, christmas | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHILLOUT | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Brilon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besucherbergwerk Ramsbeck | ||||
| BilstEinblicke | ||||
| Curioseum | ||||
| Das Kleine SonntagsMuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Goddelsheim | ||||
| Eberhard Henneböle Museum | ||||
| Erinnerungsstätte Wewelsburg 1933–1945 | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“ | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Usseln | ||||
| Hellweg-Museum | ||||
| Historisches Grubenhaus | ||||
| Jagd-Museum | ||||
| Jagdporzellan-Museum und Falknerausstellung | ||||
| Kreismuseum Wewelsburg | ||||
| Kunstschmiede Schütte | ||||
| Lambachpumpe | ||||
| Langen Scheune | ||||
| LWL-Museum für Naturkunde Außenstelle Kahler Asten Winterberg | ||||
| Mittelmühle | ||||
| Museum Haus Hövener | ||||
| Museumsscheune | ||||
| Psychiatrie-Museum | ||||
| Quax-Hangar | ||||
| Schäferkämper Wassermühle | ||||
| Schieferbau Nuttlar | ||||
| Schieferbergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Schwerspatmuseum Dreislar | ||||
| Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer | ||||
| Städtisches Museum Medebach | ||||
| Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei" | ||||
| Steinmuseum | ||||
| Upländer Milchmuhseum | ||||
| Visionarium | ||||
| Wintersport-Museum |
Libraries in Brilon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briloner Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Etteln | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Geseke | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Touristinformation | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brilon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsteiner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wilkeplatz |
Hotels in Brilon
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brilon
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brilon
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Brilon
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brilon
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Brilon
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Brilon
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brilon
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brilon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brilon
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Brilon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brilon
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brilon
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Brilon
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brilon
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Brilon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brilon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenrüthener Landbierbrauerei | ||||
| Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer |
Stadiums & Teams in Brilon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brilon
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 | - | - | - |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brilon
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Menden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menden-Barge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brilon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Treatment Centers in Brilon
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aslan-Klinik | ||
| Aslan-Kurpark-Villa | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik Holthauser Mühle | ||
| Klinik für Rehabilitation und Heilverfahren Kloster Grafschaft | ||
| Klinik Solequelle | ||
| Klinik Solequelle | ||
| Klinik Wiesengrund |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brilon
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antoniuskapelle | |
| Evangelische Kirche Gudenhagen | |
| Evangelische Stadtkirche Brilon | |
| Franziskuskapelle | |
| Hubertuskapelle | |
| Johanneskapelle | |
| Kapelle Heilige Dreifaltigkeit | |
| Kapelle Hoppecke | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Propsteikirche St. Petrus und Andreas | |
| Rochuskapelle | |
| Sankt Ludgerus | |
| Sankt Vitus | |
| St. Anna Kapelle | |
| St. Dionysius | |
| St. Laurentius Kirche | |
| St. Marien | |
| St. Michael | |
| St. Nikolai | |
| St. Vitus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Brilon
What is the population of Brilon?
Brilon has a population of 27,030 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 112.7 square miles.
Is Brilon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,082, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 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 Brilon?
Brilon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brilon?
There are 1,054 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brilon?
The median home value in Brilon is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 56.6%.