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Dahlen, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Dahlen is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 5,211. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,211 Population 133/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,238 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,238 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Dahlen

Dahlen

Dahlen is a town in the district Nordsachsen, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1994, the town of Dahlen consists of the old town with the addition of neighbouring villages Börln with Bortewitz, Radegast and Schwarzer Kater, Großböhla, Neuböhla and Kleinböhla, Schmannewitz and Ochsensaal.

People

Population5,211
Density133/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Ownership67.7%
Housing Units2,084

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population5,211
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates51.3650°, 12.9988°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$28,238

About Dahlen

Dahlen is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 5,211. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Dahlen is $28,238, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 203 business establishments.

Income: Dahlen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,238
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)203

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dahlen is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 67.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,084 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.7%
Owner-Occupied67.7%
Renter-Occupied32.3%
Housing Units2,084

Property Tax

Climate in Dahlen

Dahlen 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 579 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 43.8
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -1.6° / 5.1° 32.2
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.9° / 9.2° 42.4
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 4° / 15° 32.0
May 13.7°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.5° 52.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.4° / 22.9° 53.4
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.3° 74.5
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.1° 64.0
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 49.3
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.4° 43.0
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2° / 8.2° 47.4
Dec 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.6° 44.4
Dahlen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area39.3 sq mi (101.7 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates51.3650°N, 12.9988°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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 92 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 134 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 126 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 136 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 138 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 137 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 139 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 91 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 134 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 134 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 136 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 134 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 134 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 135 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 134 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 118 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 134 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 134 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 134 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Dahlen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Dahlen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Calbitz - - - -
Grundschule Dahlen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dahlen

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits - AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Germany) grunge MP3
Saxnwelle kölsch, maxis MP3 128 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio - AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - AAC
Radio InPulz - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL - AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3

Museums in Dahlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bäuerliches Museum
Brandenburgisches Eisenbahnmuseum Falkenberg (Elster) e.V.
Braumuseum
Bürgerhaus und Museum für ländliches Brauchtum
Bürgermeister-Ringenhain-Haus
Dentalhistorisches Museum
Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum
Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren
Dorfmuseum
Endehof
Erinnerungsort Torgau
Feuerwehrhistorische Ausstellung
Fluchtmuseum
Gedenkstätte Geschlossener Jugendwerkhof Torgau
Hahnemann-Haus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Dahlen
Historisches Handwerkerhaus
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Karl Hans Janke
Katharina-Luther-Stube
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Korbsammlung Schönbach
Kürfürstliche Gemächer
Lapidarium
Lutherstube
Mühlberg 1547
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Frauwalde
Museum Wassermühle Höfgen
Naturkundliche Heimatstube
Oflag IV-C
Paltrockmühle Audenhain
Pferdebahnmuseum
Red Star Company
Schanzenmühle
Schildbürger- und Gneisenaumuseum
Schuhmuseum
Spalatinhaus
Stadt- u. Heimatmuseum Belgern
Stadt- und Waagenmuseum
Stadtmuseum Torgau
Steinarbeiterhaus
Stiefelmuseum
Tischlereimuseum
Torgau, Residenz der Renaissance und Reformation
Wilder Robert

Libraries in Dahlen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein0.0
Bibliothek Nerchau0.0
Bücherei Lüttewitz0.0
Bücherei Ottewig0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Hohburg0.0
Peter-Sodann-Bibliothek eG "... wider dem vergehen"0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mügeln0.0
Stadtbibliothek Torgau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation0.0

Farmers Markets in Dahlen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kartoffellagerhaus Cavertitz - Futtermittelhandel
Markt

Hotels in Dahlen

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wiesenhof Schmannewitz

Restaurants in Dahlen

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dahlener Heidestübchen
Gasthaus "Zum schwarzen Roß"
Gasthof Drei Lilien
Gaststätte "Heideeck"
HA - ANH Asiatische Küche
Restaurant Jagdhaus-Dahlen
Waldrestaurant Hospitalhütte

Cafes in Dahlen

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Lottchen
Sylvias Eis-Scheune

Castles in Dahlen

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barock-Schloss Dahlen
Schloss Großböhla

Clinics in Dahlen

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz

Dentists in Dahlen

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schuster

Veterinaries in Dahlen

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Döhler
Tierarztpraxis Dr. Beate Landmann
Tierarztpraxis Gaitzsch

Train Stations in Dahlen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dahlen (Sachs)

Gas Stations in Dahlen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bft
HEM

Banks in Dahlen

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Leipzig
Volksbank Riesa eG

Breweries in Dahlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus Alter Elbehof
Nerchauer Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Dahlen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dahlen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dahlen

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Altes Lager Airfield-Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield-Small Airport
Brodau Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Oehna Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield-Small Airport
Taucha Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Dahlen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MEDIAN Klinik Dahlener Heide Schmannewitz
MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz
MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dahlen

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche Calbitz
Evangelische Kirche Luppa
Kirche
Kirche Malkwitz
Kirche Schmannewitz
Unser Lieben Frauen

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 Dahlen

What is the population of Dahlen?

Dahlen has a population of 5,211 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 39.3 square miles.

Is Dahlen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,238, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Dahlen?

Dahlen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dahlen?

There are 203 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dahlen?

The median home value in Dahlen is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340. The homeownership rate is 67.7%.

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