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Buchholz, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Buchholz is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,128. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,128 Population 233/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,473 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,473 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $378/mo rent

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About Buchholz

Buchholz

Buchholz is a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

People

Population1,128
Density233/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,473

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$378
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units451

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population1,128
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates53.9883°, 9.2236°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.5 inches (52 cm)
Median Household Income$31,473

About Buchholz

Buchholz is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,128. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Buchholz is $31,473, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Buchholz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,473
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buchholz is $75,600, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $378 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 68.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 451 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,600
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$378
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.3%
Owner-Occupied68.3%
Renter-Occupied31.7%
Housing Units451

Property Tax

Climate in Buchholz

Buchholz has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.4° / 3.9° 62.7
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4.3° 41.8
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F 1.1° / 7.9° 41.2
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 31.4
May 12.1°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.6° 50.8
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 72.7
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 87.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 13° / 22° 105.9
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.5° 73.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 7° / 13.6° 79.7
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 72.1
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.2° 66.8
Buchholz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates53.9883°N, 9.2236°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 125 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 127 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Buchholz has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Buchholz

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule am Klev
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Radio Stations near Buchholz

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide schlager MP3 128 kbps
deutschFM deutschfm, neudeutsch MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Buchholz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brahmshaus
Detlefsenmuseum
Deutsche Zweiradsammlung Walter Thede
Dithmarscher Bauernhaus
Dithmarscher Landesmuseum
Dithmarsium
Dorfmuseum
Freimaurer Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmusuem
Heimatstube Oberndorf
Historische Seilerei / Reeperbahn
Historischer Kornspeicher
Kameramuseum Beidenfleth
Kanalmuseum ATRIUM
Kehdinger Küstenschiffahrtsmuseum
Museumsinsel
Museumsstellwerk Glückstadt
Natureum Niederelbe
Naturkundemuseum Wilster
Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Skatclubmuseum
Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum
Steinzeitpark Dithmarschen
Steinzeitpark Dithmarschen
Waldmuseum Wingst

Libraries in Buchholz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Brokdorf0.0
Bücherei Hanerau-Hademarschen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Marne0.0
Stadtbücherei Meldorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Buchholz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bürgermeister-Golz-Platz
Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Buchholz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dithmarscher Hof

Breweries in Buchholz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz
Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz
Wacken Brauerei GmbH & Co KG

Stadiums & Teams in Buchholz

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Airports Near Buchholz

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordholz-Spieka AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarmstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

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 Buchholz

What is the population of Buchholz?

Buchholz has a population of 1,128 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Buchholz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,473, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,600 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $378 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 Buchholz?

Buchholz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buchholz?

There are 44 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buchholz?

The median home value in Buchholz is $75,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $378. The homeownership rate is 68.3%.

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