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Esens, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Esens is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 6,856. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esens
Esens is a municipality in the district of Wittmund, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated near the North Sea coast, approx. 14 km northwest of Wittmund, and 20 km northeast of Aurich.
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| Population | 6,856 |
| Population Density | 466 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.6487°, 7.6127° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,692 |
About Esens
Esens is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 6,856. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Esens vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,692 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 267 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $98,000 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $490 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,742 |
Property Tax
Climate in Esens
Esens has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 859 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6487°N, 7.6127°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Esens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Esens
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl-Gittermann-Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Förderzentrum Esens / Förderschule Esens / Christian-Wilhelm-Schneider-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Esens-Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Herbert-Jander-Schule -Hauptschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Esens
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle | - | MP3 |
Museums in Esens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Pastorei (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| alter Rettungsschuppen 2 | ||||
| Altes Zollhaus | ||||
| August-Gottschalk-Haus | ||||
| Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte | ||||
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Dörpmuseum Münkeboe | ||||
| Druckereimuseum | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum | ||||
| Groot Hus (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Historische Rettungsstation Harlesiel (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| Historische Schmiede | ||||
| Historischer Rettungsschuppen | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Infohaus Altes Wasserwerk | ||||
| Inselmuseum | ||||
| Kurioses Muschelmuseum | ||||
| Leben am Meer | ||||
| Miraculum MitMachMuseum | ||||
| Moormuseum Moordorf | ||||
| Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich | ||||
| Museumskutter GEBRÜDER AZ:5 | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Carolinensiel | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten | ||||
| Oll Reef Hus | ||||
| Oma-Freese-Huus | ||||
| Phänomania | ||||
| Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund | ||||
| Schifffahrtsmuseum | ||||
| Seemannshus | ||||
| Skulpturengarten | ||||
| Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Vogelwärterhaus | ||||
| Wattenhuus | ||||
| Zwei-Siele-Museum |
Libraries in Esens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Landschaftsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Selbstlernzentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Spöölstuv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Esens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Markt | |||||
| Markthalle | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel |
Hotels in Esens
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esens
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Esens
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Esens
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Esens
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Esens
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Esens
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Esens
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esens
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esens
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Esens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esens
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Helgoland-Düne Airport | HGL | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Esens
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post |
Treatment Centers in Esens
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esens
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Freie Evangelische Kirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| St. Magnus | |
| St. Willehad |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Esens
What is the population of Esens?
Esens has a population of 6,856 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 466 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
Is Esens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,692, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Esens?
Esens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Esens?
There are 267 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Esens?
The median home value in Esens is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490. The homeownership rate is 51.6%.