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Espenau, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Espenau is a small town in Hesse, Germany with a population of 4,876. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,876 Population 891/sq mi density
840 ft Elevation 256 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,499 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,499 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,400 home value, $437/mo rent

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About Espenau

Espenau

Espenau is a municipality in the district of Kassel, in Hesse, Germany. It is composed of two districts the Espenau-Hohenkirchen, and the Espenau-Mönchehof both are situated 9 kilometers north of Kassel. As of December 2019, Espenau has 5,158 inhabitants. It covers a total area of 13.59 km2.

People

Population4,876
Density891/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,499

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,400
Rent$437
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units1,950

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Population4,876
Population Density891 / sq mi
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates51.3966°, 9.4702°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income$29,499

About Espenau

Espenau is a small town in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 4,876. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Espenau is $29,499, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 190 business establishments.

Income: Espenau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,499
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Espenau is $87,400, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $437 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,950 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,400
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$437
62% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units1,950

Property Tax

Climate in Espenau

Espenau has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.7° 55.8
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -1.2° / 5.1° 36.7
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.4° 42.6
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 3.1° / 14.7° 36.9
May 12.4°C / 54°F 6.8° / 18° 57.9
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.6° 60.4
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.6° 73.6
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.3° 69.8
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19° 46.0
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.3° 61.0
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8° 55.1
Dec 2.4°C / 36°F 0° / 4.7° 54.4
Espenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates51.3966°N, 9.4702°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Germany avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 149 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 149 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 127 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 135 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 136 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 140 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 137 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 131 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 131 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 132 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 125 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 138 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 139 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 118 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 125 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 141 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 126 km
Sep 23, 1999 3 km N of Wickede, Germany M3.1 112 km
Jul 22, 1998 6 km W of Welver, Germany M3.1 113 km
Jan 18, 1994 2 km W of Kamen, Germany M3.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Espenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Espenau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Espenau
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Radio Stations near Espenau

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
ERF Plus christian MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
Radio Bob - Classic Rock MP3
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
Radio bob AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
Freies Radio Kassel MP3 170 kbps
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock MP3
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO 21 Göttingen pop, rock MP3
Leinewelle MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
RADIO BOB! DONOTS MP3
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Noise On FM dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob! Britpop MP3
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3

Museums in Espenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ackerbürgermuseum "Alte Meierei"
Ackerbürgermuseum "Haus Leck"
Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum
Altes Rathaus Helmarshausen
Apothekenmuseum
Bademuseum
Bergwerksmuseum Roßgang
Caricatura
Denkräume für Kulturgeschichte(n)
Deutsches Hugenotten-Museum
Deutsches Videothekenmuseum
documenta-Halle
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dr. Wolfs Wunderkammer
Energietechnikmuseum
Forgotten Creatures
Fuldaschifffahrt
Gedenkstätte Breitenau
Glasmuseum
Grimmwelt
Heimat-Museum Bodenfelde
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Espenau
Heimatmuseum Udenhausen
Heimatstube Obermeiser
Henschel Museum
Hessisches Kutschen- und Wagenmuseum
Hessisches Landesmuseum
Hirtenhaus
Historische Eisenhütte Veckerhagen
Historische Wassermühle
Hugenottenhaus
Klostermuseum Bad Emstal
Klostermuseum Hasungen
Klosterpforte
Korbmachermuseum
Land-Museum
Marmorbad
Museum "Alte Schule"
Museum für Sepulkralkultur
Museum Hof Helse
Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe
Naturkundemuseum
Naturparkzentrum Habichtswald
New Gallery
Orgelmuseum
Schachmuseum Lohfelden
Schauenburger Märchenwache
Schiffermuseum
Spohr Museum
Städtisches Museum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Hofgeismar
Technik-Museum Kassel
Währungsreform Museum 1948
Waldensermuseum Gottstreu
Webereimuseum Kircher
Weißensteinflügel
Ziegeleimuseum

Libraries in Espenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothek0.0
Artothek0.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Holzhausen0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
Bücherei Mönchehof0.0
Bücherei Mönchehof0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Evangelische Bücherei0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oberkaufungen0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Mediothek Gudensberg0.0
Murhardsche Bibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Vellmar0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Niederzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0

Farmers Markets in Espenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Markt
Anna Markt
Markthalle
Ossenplatz
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City

Hotels in Espenau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waldhotel Schäferberg

Restaurants in Espenau

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babushka‘s
Landgasthof Alt-Rothwesten
Pizzeria Casa Famiglia
Village Garden
Waldhotel Schäferberg

Cafes in Espenau

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schmeckewöhlerchen
Schweitzers Hofcafé & Lädchen

Dentists in Espenau

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Praxis für Zahnheilkunde Dr. Volmar
Zahnarztpraxis Dominik Schumacher

Train Stations in Espenau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espenau-Mönchehof

Gas Stations in Espenau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q1 Tankstelle

Banks in Espenau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stadtsparkasse Grebenstein

Gyms in Espenau

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multipoint Fitness-Wellness-Club

Breweries in Espenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Hütt-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Espenau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Espenau

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Alsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Amöneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Gandersheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Hersfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Pyrmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bisperode AirfieldSmall Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Brakel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dehausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Der Dingel AirfieldSmall Airport
Detmold AirfieldSmall Airport
Dornberg-Sontra AirfieldSmall Airport
Edermünde-Grifte AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“Small Airport
Gronau AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellenhagen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Hölleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Homberg (Ohm) AirfieldSmall Airport
Höxter-Holzminden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ithwiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Korbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauterbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Mengeringhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosenberg AirfeldSmall Airport
Northeim AirfieldSmall Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Plätzer AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg at Wessein AirfieldSmall Airport
Sultmer Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Uslar AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinsebeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Waldeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Weper AirfieldSmall Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring AirfieldSmall Airport
Zierenberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Espenau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Espenau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carolinum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Espenau

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Der Gute Hirte
Evangelische Kirche
Friedhofskapelle
Maria Königin

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 Espenau

What is the population of Espenau?

Espenau has a population of 4,876 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 891 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Espenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,499, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $437 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Espenau?

Espenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Espenau?

There are 190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Espenau?

The median home value in Espenau is $87,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $437. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

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