Sign In Register

Elz, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Elz is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 7,972. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,972 Population 994/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,879 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,879 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$92,600 home value, $463/mo rent

Discover Elz, Germany

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Elz

Elz

Elz is a municipality in Limburg-Weilburg district in western Hesse, Germany, on the boundary with Rhineland-Palatinate.

People

Population7,972
Density994/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,879

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,600
Rent$463
Ownership58.4%
Housing Units3,189

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population7,972
Population Density994 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates50.4167°, 8.0333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.2 inches (64 cm)
Median Household Income$29,879

About Elz

Elz is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 7,972. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Elz is $29,879, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 311 business establishments.

Income: Elz vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,879
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)311

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elz is $92,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $463 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 58.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,189 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,600
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$463
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.4%
Owner-Occupied58.4%
Renter-Occupied41.6%
Housing Units3,189

Property Tax

Climate in Elz

Elz has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -1.2° / 4.2° 46.3
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -1.2° / 5.5° 37.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.8° 66.3
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.6° 33.9
May 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.7° 60.1
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.2° 65.0
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.5° 60.9
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.5° 61.1
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.8° / 19.7° 41.3
Oct 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.3° 42.8
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.5° 42.2
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5.2° 56.9
Elz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density994/sq mi
Coordinates50.4167°N, 8.0333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above Germany avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

594 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 146 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 145 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 56 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 85 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 21 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 146 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 48 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 145 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 142 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 132 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 24 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 16 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 142 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 145 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 23 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 141 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 146 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 145 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 142 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Elz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →

Schools in Elz

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oranienschule Elz - - - -
Erlenbachschule - - - -
Grundschule Staffel - - - -
Grundschule Offheim - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Elz

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MANGORADIO music, variety MP3 128 kbps
__TECHNO__ by rautemusik.fm ambient techno, deep techno MP3 192 kbps
SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz - MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers EDM club house, dance MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio COUNTRY alternative country, classic country MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik - TECHNO acid, acidcore MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio VIVALDI classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers DRUM N BASS bass, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
RPR1. Mainz 80er, 90er MP3
swr4 koblenz oldies, schlagerhits MP3 128 kbps
CHILLOUT PIANO by Epic Piano chillout, chillout radio MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GOSPEL christian-gospel, gospel MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio 50s 50s, 60s MP3 192 kbps
Rockland Radio Mainz-Wiesbaden pop, rock MP3
Rockland Radio - Linz / Remagen adult contemporary, alternative rock MP3
ERF Jess christian MP3 128 kbps
Club 74 Discothek Esch classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Koblenz 80er, 90er MP3
Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt - MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio CINEMA HITS cinema, movie MP3 192 kbps
CHOPIN by Epic Piano chopin, classic MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio 80s 1980s, 80er MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio KARNEVAL carnival, hits MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BRAZIL bachata, brasil MP3 192 kbps
bigFM Hessen hip-hop, pop AAC
0nlineradio GREATEST HITS 70er, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TRAP chilled trap, dub MP3 192 kbps
DEEJAY-RADIO GERMANY chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
WDR 2 Südwestfalen local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Best of Rock FM Acdc - MP3
Antenne Mainz germany, mainz MP3 192 kbps
Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen campusradio, deutsch MP3 192 kbps
JOKE FM comedy MP3
Rockland Radio - MA/LU bester rock 'n pop, classic rock MP3
Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE bass, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik Caribbean Wave afro, afro-latin music MP3 192 kbps
PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano charts, classical piano MP3 192 kbps
CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano christian, christmas MP3 192 kbps
Radio Siegen 88.2 FM - MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio SCHUBERT boston symphony orchestra, classic MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio DEUTSCHRAP deutsch, deutsche lieder MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik COFEE-MUSIC chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
LISZT by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers ELECTRO dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nachtflug darkwave, ebm MP3 256 kbps
Antenne Koblenz - MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GRAN PRIX charts, dance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rheinwelle 92,5 - MP3 192 kbps
antenne WIESBADEN 1980s, 80's MP3 192 kbps
Rockland Radio - Ludwigshafen rock MP3
Rockland Radio (Ludwigshafen) - MP3
Rockland Radio - Kaiserslautern - MP3
JOKE FM - MP3
Rockland Radio - Trier alternative rock, classic rock AAC
Radio RheinFM 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergbau- und Stadtmuseum
Burg Runkel
Deutsches Baumaschinen-Modell-Museum
Diözesanmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Erlebnisbahnhof Westerwald
Erzverladeanlage Ahausen
Feuerwache Westerwald
Gedenkstätte Hadamar
Heimat- und Trachtenmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ellar
Heimatstuben Bad Marienberg
Initium et Finis
Killingerhaus
Kunsthaus Taunusstein
Kunstsammlungen der Stadt Limburg
Lahn-Marmor-Museum
Landschaftsmuseum Westerwald
Limeskastell Pohl
Martin-Luther Haus
Motorradmuseum Wirzenborn
Museum im Grafenschloss
Nicolaus-August-Otto-Museum
Regionalmuseum Leben und Arbeiten Nastätten
Rosenhang Galerie
Selterswassermuseum
Stadtmuseum Hadamar
TERTIÄRUM
Turmmuseum
Wassermuseum Löhnberg

Libraries in Elz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der Ortsgemeinde Hahnstätten0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hochschule Fresenius0.0
Bücherei im Schinderhanneshaus0.0
Bücherei Lohrheim0.0
Bücherei Villmar0.0
city ​​library0.0
Dombibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oberneisen0.0
Katholische Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Nistertal0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Nikolaus0.0
Kreis- und Stadtbücherei Weilburg0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Diez0.0
Stadtbibliothek Nassau0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
vhs/bücherei/vb.wasserwerke0.0

Farmers Markets in Elz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ehrlichsberg
Idsteiner Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
mobiler Markt Niederahr
Neumarkt
Neumarkt
Wochenmarkt Montabaur

Restaurants in Elz

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nassauer Hof
Pizzeria Bella Vista
Pizzeria Bellavita
Rats Mein Fachwerk
Restaurant bei Taki
Schützenhof
Zur Turnhalle Offheim

Cafes in Elz

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Nussbaum
Wiener Café

Veterinaries in Elz

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #8440336818
Tierarztpraxis Nannette Welk

Gas Stations in Elz

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Q1
Tankstelle Kaiser
Tankstelle Staffel

Banks in Elz

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Limburg
Nassauische Sparkasse
Nassauische Sparkasse
Sparkasse Limburg-Weilburg
Volksbank
Volksbank Rhein-Lahn-Lumburg

Breweries in Elz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Idsteiner Brauhaus
Nassauische Privatbrauerei Hahnstätten
Schauferts court brewery
Westerwald-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Elz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Elz

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hesselbacher Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Hahnenbecke 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Elz

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt Main AirportFRALarge Airport
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport-Medium Airport
Mainz-Finthen Airfield-Medium Airport
Siegerland AirportSGEMedium Airport
Wiesbaden Army AirfieldWIEMedium Airport
Ailertchen Airfield-Small Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Anspach-Taunus Airfield-Small Airport
Aßlarer Hütte Airfield-Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield-Small Airport
August Euler Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Marienberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bell-Hundheim UL-Small Airport
Bensheimer Stadtwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield-Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield-Small Airport
Braunfels Airfield-Small Airport
Breitscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Dauborn Airfield-Small Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield-Small Airport
Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Eudenbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field-Small Airport
Gießen Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield-Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Hörbach Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield-Small Airport
Kirn Airfield-Small Airport
Koblenz-Winningen Airfield-Small Airport
Langenlonsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Laufenselden Glider Field-Small Airport
Limburg-Elz Airfield-Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field-Small Airport
Meinerzhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Mendig Airfield-Small Airport
Michelbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Montabaur Airfield-Small Airport
Nannhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Nastätten Glider Field-Small Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Ober-Mörlen Airfield-Small Airport
Oberems Glider Field-Small Airport
Oppenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Pfingstweide Airfield-Small Airport
Pohlheim Airfield-Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Elz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elz

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Kirchengemeinde Elz
Kapelle St. Joseph
Marienkapelle
Rochuskapelle
St. Johannes der Täufer
St. Johannes-Kapelle
St. Servatius
Wendelinuskapelle

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Elz.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Elz

What is the population of Elz?

Elz has a population of 7,972 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 994 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

Is Elz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,879, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $463 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Elz?

Elz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 25.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Elz?

There are 311 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elz?

The median home value in Elz is $92,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $463. The homeownership rate is 58.4%.

Nearby Cities

Hadamar 12,131 pop · 2.1 mi Gückingen 1,041 pop · 2.1 mi Limburg an der Lahn 33,820 pop · 2.4 mi Niedererbach 1,026 pop · 2.7 mi Dehrn 2,307 pop · 2.9 mi Diez 10,822 pop · 3.2 mi Hundsangen 2,103 pop · 3.2 mi Heistenbach 1,145 pop · 3.3 mi Dreikirchen 1,044 pop · 3.8 mi Altendiez 2,332 pop · 4.1 mi Steeden 1,526 pop · 4.1 mi Birlenbach 1,587 pop · 4.3 mi Nentershausen 2,048 pop · 4.4 mi Flacht 1,189 pop · 5.0 mi
Compare Elz with another city: