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Esche, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Esche is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 557. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 36/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,004 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,004 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,000 home value, $345/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population557
Density36/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,004

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,000
Rent$345
Ownership83.0%
Housing Units223

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population557
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates52.5333°, 6.9667°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,004

About Esche

Esche is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 557. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Esche is $29,004, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Esche vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,004
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Esche is $69,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $345 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 83.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 223 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$69,000
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$345
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.0%
Owner-Occupied83.0%
Renter-Occupied17.0%
Housing Units223

Property Tax

Climate in Esche

Esche has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.2° 69.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F 0.6° / 6.3° 51.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.4° / 10° 54.4
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5° / 15° 28.4
May 13.8°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19° 40.9
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.7° 56.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.8° 79.4
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.5° 83.4
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.6° 60.3
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.2° / 14.5° 63.2
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.9° / 9.2° 59.8
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 1.4° / 5.8° 71.1
Esche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates52.5333°N, 6.9667°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below Germany avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 53 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 50 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 114 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 116 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 120 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 64 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 97 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 140 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 47 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 65 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 122 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 122 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 60 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 124 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 102 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 103 km
Sep 28, 1997 3 km W of Kempen, Germany M3.4 136 km
Mar 11, 2008 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany M3.4 134 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 103 km
Jun 2, 2003 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Esche has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Esche

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Osterwald
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Radio Stations near Esche

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Continu (NL) classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Deep Radio (NL) ambient, dance MP3 320 kbps
HITZZZ!! (NL) deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente (NL) oldies MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower (NL) country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Hotradiohits Dab (NL) local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Gigant FM (NL) dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix (NL) oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits (NL) MP3 256 kbps
Twente FM (NL) pop, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) healing, new wave MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Acacia (NL) MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe (NL) adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
Nicky FM (NL) 80s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig (NL) echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Tirolia-Express (NL) internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 (NL) 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Olympia Radio (NL) piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Team FM Twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
Rondiamusic (NL) country music, duits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Hermax (NL) goldies, oldies MP3 192 kbps
piraten twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio074 (NL) local music, music MP3 320 kbps
Radio de Twentseboys (NL) nederlands, nederlandstalig MP3 128 kbps
Radio Twentestad (NL) MP3 128 kbps
A-Z 60s MP3 128 kbps
A-Z 70s 70s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Esche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Weberei
Bronzezeithof Uelsen
Bussemakerhuis
Educatorium
Emsland Moormuseum
EnergieRijk
Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist
Erve Daggel
Friedrich Hartmann Museum
Geologisches Freilichtmuseum
Hennie Kuiper Wielermuseum
Het Drostenhuis
Hof für Heimatpflege
Imkermuseum
Industrieel Smalspoor Museum
Kunstverein Grafschaft Bentheim
Molen van Bels
Museum am Herrenberg
Museum Collectie Brands
Museum Huize Keizer
Museum Ton Schulten
Museum Zwaantje Hans Stokman Hof
Natura Docet
Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum
Otto-Pankok-Museum
Palthe Huis
Povelturm
Sandsteinmuseum
Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn
Stadtmuseum Nordhorn
Van Gogh Huis

Libraries in Esche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
't Heemhoes0.0
Bibliotheek Albergen0.0
Bibliotheek Borne0.0
Bibliotheek Dalen0.0
Bibliotheek Dinkelland0.0
Bibliotheek Hengelo0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam0.0
Bibliotheek Oldenzaal0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonebeek0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt De Lutte0.0
Bibliotheek Tubbergen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Klausheide – Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bad Bentheim0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Coevorden0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
St. Ansgar0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Esche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blankeplatz
Groote Markt
Markt
Vechtemarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Esche

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Otten

Gas Stations in Esche

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tankstelle Hindriks

Breweries in Esche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Veteraan
Huttenkloas

Stadiums & Teams in Esche

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esche

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Borken-Hoxfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emmerich AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottmarsbocholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esche

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altreformierte 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 Esche

What is the population of Esche?

Esche has a population of 557 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles.

Is Esche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,004, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $345 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 Esche?

Esche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Esche?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Esche?

The median home value in Esche is $69,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $345. The homeownership rate is 83.0%.

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