Elbe, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Elbe is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,853. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

1,853 Population 63/sq mi density

364 ft Elevation 111 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

37.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$29,962 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$29,962 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$70,200 home value, $351/mo rent

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About Elbe

Elbe is a municipality in the district of Wolfenbüttel, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

People

Population1,853

Density63/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,962

Housing

A+

Home Value$70,200

Rent$351

Ownership70.7%

Housing Units741

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain37.3 in/yr

Sunny Days211/yr

Elevation364 ft (111 m)

Population	1,853
Population Density	63 / sq mi
Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates	52.0833°, 10.2833°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Lower Saxony
Average Temperature	52°F (11°C)
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall	21.4 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income	$29,962

About Elbe

Elbe is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,853. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Elbe is $29,962, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 72 business establishments.

Income: Elbe vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$29,962
	60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elbe is $70,200, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $351 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 70.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 741 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	$70,200
	75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$351
	70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	70.7%
Owner-Occupied	70.7%
Renter-Occupied	29.3%
Housing Units	741

Property Tax

Climate in Elbe

Elbe has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	1.5°C / 35°F	-0.9° / 3.9°	54.0
Feb	2°C / 36°F	-0.9° / 4.8°	37.7
Mar	5°C / 41°F	1.1° / 8.8°	43.0
Apr	9.7°C / 49°F	4.4° / 15°	31.6
May	13.1°C / 56°F	7.6° / 18.6°	67.6
Jun	16.6°C / 62°F	11° / 22.1°	66.0
Jul	18.9°C / 66°F	13.1° / 24.7°	75.0
Aug	18.4°C / 65°F	12.9° / 23.9°	75.4
Sep	15°C / 59°F	10° / 19.9°	53.4
Oct	10.6°C / 51°F	6.9° / 14.3°	52.9
Nov	6°C / 43°F	3.4° / 8.7°	47.2
Dec	3.2°C / 38°F	0.9° / 5.5°	46.6

Elbe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below Germany avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Area	29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	52.0833°N, 10.2833°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below Germany avg

Snowfall 21.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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	128 km
Jul 15, 2005	1 km W of Dünsen, Germany	M4.0	146 km
Apr 16, 2015	1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany	M3.3	146 km
Feb 25, 1996	Germany	M3.1	89 km
Jun 28, 1996	4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany	M3.0	148 km
Mar 30, 1995	3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany	M3.0	39 km
Feb 6, 1991	4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany	M2.9	56 km
Apr 3, 2008	3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany	M2.8	136 km
Apr 26, 1991	7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany	M2.7	94 km
Nov 21, 2000	2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany	M2.6	144 km
May 6, 2008	3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany	M2.6	148 km
May 24, 2002	4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany	M2.6	87 km
Jan 10, 2001	3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany	M2.5	67 km
Feb 11, 2008	1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany	M2.5	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Elbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Elbe

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Grundschule am Ziesberg & Waldschule	-	-	-	-
Grundschule Am Sonnenberg	-	-	-	-
Schule Am Steinberg	-	-	-	-
Waldschule	-	-	-	-
Gottfried-Linke-Realschule	-	-	-	-
Schulhof Waldschule	-	-	-	-
Schulhof Schule am Steinberg	-	-	-	-
Grundschule Elbe und Hort Elbe	-	-	-	-
Schulsporthalle Elbe	-	-	-	-
Gerhard Gesemann Grundschule	-	-	-	-
Grundschule am Fredenberg	-	-	-	-
Grundschule Am Sonnenberg	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Elbe

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen	pop	MP3
RADIO 21 Braunschweig	pop, rock	MP3
bigFM Niedersachsen	-	MP3
Radio Tonkuhle	public radio	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Elbe

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ausstellung Thema Trinkwasser
Ausstellungshalle Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum
Bauernhausmuseum
Bergbaumuseum Historische Silbergrube Lautenthals Glück
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum
Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum - Hinter Aegidien
Bürger Museum Wolfenbüttel
Deutsches Sandmuseum ´Sandwelten´
Dorfmuseum
Ehemaliges Kleinwagen- Museum
Familienmuseum "Bruneswic anno 1221"
Goslarer Museum
Gut Steinhof - Landtechnik-Museum
Hannomagmuseum
Heimatmuseum (ehem. Wasserturm)
Heimatmuseum Döhren
Heimatmuseum Holle
Heimatmuseum Langelsheim
Heimatmuseum Lutter
Heimatmuseum Othfresen
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Baddeckenstedt
Heimatstube Burgdorf
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum
Kreismuseum Peine
Lessinghaus
Mönchehaus Museum
Museum der Zeit
Museum Hinter Aegidien
Museum im Schloss
Museum im Zwinger
Museum Schloss Salder
Postmuseum
Schlossmuseum
Staatliches Naturhistorisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig
Städtisches Museum Braunschweig Altstadtrathaus
Städtisches Museum Seesen
Tillyhaus
Wilhelm-Busch-Haus
World Heritage Site Rammelsberg
WOW! Wissensort Wolfenbüttel
ZeitRäume Bodenstedt
Zinnfiguren Museum

Libraries in Elbe

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek		0.0
Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei Klein Bülten		0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.		0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.		0.0
Bürger Bücherei Jürgenohl		0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts		0.0
Forschungsbibliothek des Georg-Eckert-Instituts		0.0
Geb. 03 (Bibliothek)		0.0
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Library		0.0
Herzog August Library		0.0
Lesewelt Oker e.V.		0.0
Library		0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem		0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem		0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme		0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme		0.0
Ortsbücherei Watenbüttel		0.0
Ortsbücherei Wenden		0.0
Schüler-Bücherei		0.0
Stadtarchiv		0.0
Stadtarchiv		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzgitter-Lebenstedt		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei Goslar		0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine		0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine		0.0
Stadtbücherei Seesen		0.0
Stadtbücherei Wolfenbüttel		0.0
Universitätsbibliothek		0.0

Farmers Markets in Elbe

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
Bauernmarkt Kohlmarkt
Lehndorfer Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Goslar
Netter Wochenmarkt
Schützenplatz
Schützenplatz
Stöckheimer Markt
Stöckheimer Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Altstadtmarkt
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt auf dem Magnikirchplatz
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz
Wochenmarkt Nibelungenplatz

Hotels in Elbe

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Reiterhof

Hotel-Gasthof Keune

Peak Hotel

Restaurants in Elbe

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bei Oma polnische Spezialitäten

Burghaus

Glück Auf Deele

Hotel-Gasthof Keune

Kantine

Le Wok

Lichtenberger Hof

Pizzeria Rialto

Sportheim TSV Fortuna Salzgitter

Trattoria da Filippo

Cafes in Elbe

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hallers-Kultur-Cafe

Castles in Elbe

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burg Gebhardshagen

Burg Lichtenberg

Clinics in Elbe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gemeinschaftsprxis Dr. Korol, Kretschmann

Dentists in Elbe

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schubert Zahnmedizin

Veterinaries in Elbe

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schulze

Gas Stations in Elbe

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HEM

tankpool24

Banks in Elbe

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braunschweigische Landessparkasse

Landessparkasse Nord/LB SB Center Gebhardshagen

Sparkasse

Volksbank

Gyms in Elbe

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petra´s Yogawelt

Breweries in Elbe

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Hofbrauhaus Wolters
Lonesome Oak
Lonesome Oak
National Jürgens Brauerei
National Jürgens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Elbe

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Elbe

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ski Area Mühlwiese	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Elbe

46 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hannover Airport	HAJ	Large Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport	BWE	Medium Airport
Celle Army Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Am Salzgittersee Airfield	-	Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Berliner Heide Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bleicherode Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bollrich Airfield	-	Small Airport
Celle-Arloh Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dingelstedt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL	-	Small Airport
Gronau Airfield	-	Small Airport
Große Wiese Airfield	-	Small Airport
Großes Moor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hasselfelde Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hildesheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hohenstein UL	-	Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip	-	Small Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Nordhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Northeim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oppershausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rote Wiese Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield	-	Small Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sassberg Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Scheuen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek	-	Small Airport
Stapelburg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield	-	Small Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tangeln Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Uehrde Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ummern Airfield	-	Small Airport
Uslar Airfield	-	Small Airport
Weper Airfield	-	Small Airport
Wilsche Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Elbe

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Handelsagentur Schöttle Postfiliale 536
Kerstin's Laden

Treatment Centers in Elbe

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Fachklinik Erlengrund
Gesundheitszentrum Nordstraße
Medizinische Klinik IV Geriatrie, Rheumatologie Funktions-/ Therapiebereich (EG)
Tagesklinik Fontheim
VITREA Klinik am See Bad Gandersheim
VITREA Roswithaklinik Bad Gandersheim

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elbe

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Ev.-luth. Kirche Bruchmachtersen
Friedenskirche
Friedhofskapelle
Gnadenkirche
Sankt Katharinen
Sankt Martin Kirche
St. Gabriel
St.-Nicolai-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 Elbe

What is the population of Elbe?

Elbe has a population of 1,853 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles.

Is Elbe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,962, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,200 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $351 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 Elbe?

Elbe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Elbe?

There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elbe?

The median home value in Elbe is $70,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $351. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.

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About Elbe

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Air Quality

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Monthly Weather

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Gas Stations in Elbe

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Gyms in Elbe

Breweries in Elbe

Stadiums & Teams in Elbe

Ski Resorts Near Elbe

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