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Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 4,273. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,273 Population 799/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,932 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,932 median income
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

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About Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is a municipality in the Rostock district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

People

Population4,273
Density799/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,932

Housing

A
Home Value$126,000
Rent$630
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units1,709

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,273
Population Density799 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates54.1558°, 12.0108°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.5 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$28,932

About Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 4,273. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is $28,932, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,932
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is $126,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,709 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units1,709

Property Tax

Climate in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 617 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.2° / 3.8° 46.2
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.4° 38.1
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.8° / 7.3° 39.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.2° 34.2
May 12.7°C / 55°F 9° / 16.4° 49.7
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 12.6° / 19.7° 69.8
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 15° / 22° 69.8
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 15° / 22.2° 68.7
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 12° / 18.5° 56.1
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.9° / 13.3° 48.0
Nov 6°C / 43°F 4° / 8° 45.8
Dec 3°C / 37°F 1.1° / 4.9° 50.9
Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density799/sq mi
Coordinates54.1558°N, 12.0108°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Germany avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 112 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 36 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 136 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Schmarl
FuSeC Berufskolleg Rostock
Nordlicht Schule
Berufliche Schule - Alexander Schmorell
Rudolf-Tarnow-Grundschule
Berufliche Schule "Alexander Schmorell"
Berufliche Schule - Alexander Schmorell, Nebenstelle
Grundschule Lichtenhagen-Dorf
Grundschule Lütt Matten
Schule zur individuellen Lebensbewältigung Rostock
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Radio Stations near Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ostseewelle MP3 192 kbps
(((EBM-Radio))) MP3 320 kbps
80s80s Breakdance MP3
80s80s Soul Ballads MP3
Radio Hellbach 60s, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Schranz.in - Hardtechno MP3 128 kbps
80s80 Summerhits 80er, sommer MP3
Ostseewelle - Weihnachts Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - Soft Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - West MP3 192 kbps
80s80s Alternative 80's, alternative / indie MP3
Schranz.in hardtechno, schranz MP3 128 kbps
Supermix MP3 128 kbps
Schlagerwelle MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agrar-Museum Viezen
Angelmuseum Wittenbeck
Bienengarten
DDR Oldtimer Traktoren, LKW & PKW
depot12 Rostocker Nahverkehrsfreunde
Dokumentations- und Gedenkstätte in der ehemaligen Untersuchungshaft der Staatssicherheit Rostock
Edvard-Munch-Haus
Ehm Welk-Haus
Forst- und Köhlerhof Wiethagen
Hausbaumhaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Warnemünde
Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz
Kröpeliner Tor
Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock
Kunstmuseum Schwaan
Max-Samuel-Haus
Ostrockmuseum
Schiffbau- und Schifffahrtsmuseum
Stadt- und Bädermuseum
Zoologische Sammlung der Universität Rostock

Libraries in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archiv der Hansestadt Rostock0.0
Bäderbibliothek Graal-Müritz0.0
Bibliothek BSH0.0
Bibliothek der HMT Rostock0.0
Bibliothek Max Planck Institut für demografische Forschung0.0
Bücherkiste Mönchhagen0.0
Bücherspeicher0.0
Campusbibliothek Südstadt0.0
Fachbibliothek Bildung, Geschichte, Altertum0.0
Fachbibliothek Seefahrt0.0
Fachbibliothek Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek Theologie und Philosophie0.0
Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre0.0
meereskundliche Spezialbibliothek IOW0.0
Patent- und Normenzentrum0.0
Richard-Wossidlo-Zentrum: Wossidlo-Bibliothek für Volkskunde und Regionalgeschichte0.0
Sondersammlungen0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Standort Dierkow0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Standort Groß Klein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lesehalle0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schwaan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schwaan0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Lütten Klein0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Reutershagen0.0
Universitätsarchiv und Kustodie0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emaillewerk
Markt
Warnemünder Fischmarkt
Wochenmarkt Doberaner Platz
Wochenmarkt Doberaner Platz
Wochenmarkt Gehlsdorf
Wochenmarkt Gehlsdorf
Wochenmarkt Hannes-Meyer-Platz
Wochenmarkt Lichtenhagen
Wochenmarkt Lichtenhagen
Wochenmarkt Lütten Klein
Wochenmarkt Lütten Klein
Wochenmarkt Neuer Markt
Wochenmarkt Neuer Markt
Wochenmarkt Reutershagen
Wochenmarkt Reutershagen
Wochenmarkt Toitenwinkel
Wochenmarkt Toitenwinkel
Wochenmarkt Ulmenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Ulmenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Warnemünde

Hotels in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Strandhafer
Hotel Ostseeland
Landhotel Ostseetraum
Ostseehotel Wilhelmshöhe
Pension Elmenhorst
Pension Kerstin

Restaurants in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDEKA Marktküche
Frankies Schenke
Fuchsbar
Gute Laune
Hotel Ostseeland
Kartoffelstube
Koje 7
Maharaja
Mulligan
Nordlicht
Ostseehotel Wilhelmshöhe
Peking Ente
Rostocker Pott
Schaschlik-Haus
Viet Haus Restaurant
Wilhelmshöhe
Zum Litfass

Cafes in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eisgarten
Junge
Junge
Stadtbäckerei Kuhl

Cinemas in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CineStar

Dentists in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Ehab Srur
Dr. Marc Morenz
Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr.med. Sabine Thiel Christina Unger
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Andreas Clauser

Bus Stations in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

S Lütten Klein

Gas Stations in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jet

Banks in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OstseeSparkasse Rostock
Sparda-Bank Berlin
Sparkasse
Targobank
Volks- und Raiffeisenbank

Shopping Malls in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edeka-Center Warnow Park
Kolumbus-Passage
Mehrzweckhalle
Warnow Geschäftszentrum

Gyms in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kampfkunst Academy

Golf Courses in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfplatz Warnemünde

Breweries in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hoppen un Molt
Hoppen un Molt
Trotzenburg

Stadiums & Teams in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lolland Falster Maribo AirportMRWMedium Airport
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Orupgård AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AKG Reha-Zentrum
Augen Praxisklinik Rostock Mitte
Friedrich-Petersen-Klinik
Implantate - Praxisklinik für Mund-, Kiefer-, Gesichts- & Hals-Chirurgie
Institut für Rechtsmedizin
Klinik Graal-Müritz
Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie
MEDIAN Klinik Heiligendamm
MedPrevio
Naturheilpraxis & Physiotherapie Antje Müller
Praxis für Fertilität MVZ GmbH
Rehaklinik Moorbad
Rostocker Zentrum für ambulante Rehabilitation
Stella Maris
Tagesklinik der GGP | Fachbereich Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, -psychotherapie und Psychosomatik 0-7
Waldeck

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche

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 Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen

What is the population of Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen?

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen has a population of 4,273 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 799 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,932, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen?

Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen?

There are 167 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen?

The median home value in Elmenhorst/Lichtenhagen is $126,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $630. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

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