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Colditz, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Colditz is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 8,374. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,374 Population 213/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,033 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,033 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $349/mo rent

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People

Population8,374
Density213/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$349
Ownership55.0%
Housing Units3,350

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population8,374
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates51.1282°, 12.8030°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income$30,033

About Colditz

Colditz is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 8,374. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Colditz is $30,033, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 327 business establishments.

Income: Colditz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,033
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)327

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Colditz is $69,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $349 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 55.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,350 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$69,800
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$349
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.0%
Owner-Occupied55.0%
Renter-Occupied45.0%
Housing Units3,350

Property Tax

Climate in Colditz

Colditz has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 49.3
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -1.6° / 5.1° 32.9
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.9° / 9.2° 42.4
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 4° / 15° 31.1
May 13.7°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.5° 71.2
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.4° / 22.9° 55.5
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.3° 80.8
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.1° 68.2
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 51.5
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.4° 45.5
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2° / 8.2° 45.2
Dec 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.6° 46.6
Colditz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates51.1282°N, 12.8030°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 81 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 105 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 97 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 107 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 109 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 110 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 105 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 105 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 107 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 75 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 107 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 105 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 105 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 105 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 105 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 88 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 105 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 133 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 105 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Colditz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Colditz

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sophienschule Colditz - - - -
Grundschule Colditz - - - -
Grundschule Hausdorf - - - -
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Radio Stations near Colditz

67 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sputnik - MP3 128 kbps
Radio PSR - MP3
MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio 70er, 80er AAC 102 kbps
Radio Blau community radio, free radio MP3 192 kbps
R.SA - MP3
MDR SCHLAGERWELT ard, klassiker AAC 102 kbps
MDR - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits - AAC
MDR AKTUELL ard, halle AAC 102 kbps
Radio Ostrock oldies MP3 192 kbps
ARD Tagesschau Radio reggaeton MP3 128 kbps
Pop Jazz Radio easy listening, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Gewandhaus Radio classic MP3
RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits radio psr MP3
Radio Zwickau - AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Germany) grunge MP3
Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps 64 kbps, 80er AAC
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio calm MP3
Radio Leipzig - 90er pop AAC
MDR Sputnik (AAC) - MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Saxnwelle kölsch, maxis MP3 128 kbps
Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen AAC 2574 kbps
Radio Leipzig - Top Hits pop AAC
R.SA - Sclager - MP3
MDR SPUTNIK rock+pop MP3 128 kbps
DJ Tekness el, house MP3
Radio PSR Live Chemnitz pop MP3
ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
R.SA - Disco disco MP3
Pac Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig pop AAC
Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits 80er, 80s AAC
R.SA - 1.000 80er - MP3
R.SA - Das Beatles Radio beatles, beatles kanal MP3
Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps 64 kbps, dance AAC
MDR Sputnik (low) - MP3 128 kbps
MSA 95.9 UHD rap MP3
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio - AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - AAC
Radio InPulz - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL - AAC
Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle - MP3
Radio Leipzig - 80er - AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3
SecondRadio ZWEI 80er, 90er MP3 192 kbps
Leipziger allerlei - MP3 128 kbps
SecondRadio - MP3 192 kbps
SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life - MP3 192 kbps
detektor.fm Wort modern pop AAC
detektor.fm Musik modern pop AAC
MDR Sachsen Leipzig deutsch pop, oldies MP3 128 kbps
R.SA - Country - MP3
Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio - AAC
Radio Preston Air - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Blau mAirList - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht pop AAC

Museums in Colditz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Bulldoghof Remler
Burg Gnandstein
Burg Kriebstein
DDR-Spielzeug Museum
Dentalhistorisches Museum
Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum
Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren
Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen
Fluchtmuseum
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Göschenhaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Dahlen
Heimatstube
Hofmannsche Sammlung
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Karl Hans Janke
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Korbsammlung Schönbach
Kreismuseum Grimma
Kulturhistorisches Museum Wurzen
Kur- und Stadtmuseum
Lutherstube
Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur
Museum Wassermühle Höfgen
Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura
Oflag IV-C
Quellenhof
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum
Schanzenmühle
Schiffmühle
Schloss Ehrenberg
Schloss Rochlitz
Schloss Rochsburg
Schlossmuseum
Schwind-Pavillon
Seigerturm
Seumehaus
Stadt- und Museumshaus
Stadtmuseum
Stiefelmuseum
Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis
Tischlereimuseum
Töpfermuseum
Turmuhrenmuseum
Waldmuseum
Wilhelm-Ostwald-Museum
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zum Dorbochn

Libraries in Colditz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothek0.0
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein0.0
Bibliothek Nerchau0.0
Bibliothek Rochlitz0.0
Bibliothek Wiederau0.0
Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick0.0
Stadtbibliothek Brandis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Frohburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Geithain0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mügeln0.0
Stadtbibliothek Naunhof0.0
Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wurzen0.0
Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Colditz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt Wurzen
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Colditz

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parkhotel Muldental
Waldhaus Colditz

Restaurants in Colditz

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ASIA NAM
Dionys
Gasthaus Schlosswächter
Hemmschuhschenke
KaPePub 2
Pizzeria d'Alberto
Roter Hirsch Schönbach
Waldschlößchen

Cafes in Colditz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landbäckerei Dietrich

Castles in Colditz

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colditz Castle
Herrenhaus

Zoos in Colditz

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Streichelzoo Colditz

Clinics in Colditz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MVZ

Dentists in Colditz

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Ehmann
Zahnarztpraxis Tilgner

Veterinaries in Colditz

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Hanicke

Gas Stations in Colditz

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip

Banks in Colditz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Grimma eG
Sparkasse Muldental

Breweries in Colditz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Richzenhain
Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf
Kohrener Land Bräu
Kräcker-Bräu GbR
Nerchauer Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Colditz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Colditz

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Colditz

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leipzig/Halle AirportLEJLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach Airfield-Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield-Small Airport
Březno u Chomutova Airstrip-Small Airport
Brodau Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Chomutov Airfield-Small Airport
Dessau Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Gera-Leumnitz Airfield-Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield-Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield-Small Airport
Halle-Oppin Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukla Airstrip-Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Renneritz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield-Small Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield-Small Airport
Taucha Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield-Small Airport
Zwochau Cropduster Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Colditz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post

Treatment Centers in Colditz

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haus am Kurpark
Median Klinik
Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad
Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colditz

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkirche Schönbach
Filialkirche St. Raphael
Nicolaikirche
St. Egidien-Kirche
St.-Marien-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 Colditz

What is the population of Colditz?

Colditz has a population of 8,374 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 39.4 square miles.

Is Colditz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,033, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 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 Colditz?

Colditz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Colditz?

There are 327 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Colditz?

The median home value in Colditz is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 55.0%.

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