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Falkenau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Falkenau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,119. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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B+ Good
2,119 Population 196/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,190 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,190 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $379/mo rent

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About Falkenau

Falkenau is a village and a former municipality in the district of Mittelsachsen, in Saxony, Germany. On 1 October 2011, Falkenau joined the town of Flöha.

People

Population2,119
Density196/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,190

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,800
Rent$379
Ownership28.8%
Housing Units848

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population2,119
Population Density196 / sq mi
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Coordinates50.8556°, 13.1172°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income$28,190

About Falkenau

Falkenau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 2,119. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Falkenau is $28,190, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: Falkenau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,190
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Falkenau is $75,800, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $379 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 28.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 848 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,800
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$379
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership28.8%
Owner-Occupied28.8%
Renter-Occupied71.2%
Housing Units848

Property Tax

Climate in Falkenau

Falkenau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.7° 48.1
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 38.9
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.5° 51.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.2° 40.7
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.5° 66.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.8° 72.8
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.2° 95.4
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.2° 89.9
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.1° 63.4
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.9° 57.8
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 55.1
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 53.2
Falkenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates50.8556°N, 13.1172°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 113 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 85 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 81 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 89 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 89 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 85 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 92 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 89 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 92 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 38 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 85 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 150 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 85 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 85 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 93 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 77 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 102 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 85 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 85 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Falkenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Falkenau

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Falkenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. Zaubertheater & Museum
Adam Stolln
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Amalie-Dietrich-Gedenkstätte
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bahnbetriebswerk Nossen
Bartholomäusschacht
Bauernmuseum
Berghaus
Brunnenhaus
Buchdruckerei-Museum
Bulldog-Museum
Burg Kriebstein
Clemens-Winkler-Gedenkstätte
Dampfmaschine Roßwein
Dampfmaschinenhalle
DDR Museum Gelenau
Deutsches Enduro Museum
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum "Sättlerhaus"
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Ehemalige Königliche Schrotfabrik
Entomologisches Museum
Feuerwehrmusem Roßwein
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Gellert-Museum
Göpel
Hand Gottes Stollen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Dörnthal
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatstube
Historicum
Historische Kleinkälte Scharfenstein
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Hunt
Huthaus Einigkeit
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Institut für Mineralogie
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Kamelienhaus
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Kustodie
Kutschenmuseum
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Marianne Brandt Haus
Mauersberger-Museum
Mayoratsgut
Modellbahnland Erzgebirge
Molchner Stolln
Motorradmuseum
Motorradmuseum
Museum & Besucherbergwerk Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum im Saalbau
Museum Kalkwerk Lengefeld
Museum Kurfürstliche Amtsfischerei Pockau
Museum Olbernhau
Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge
Museumsbahnhof Großvoigtsberg
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Nummernschildmuseum
Pochwerk
Polizeihistorisches Museum Schönfeld
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Schaubergwerk Gnade Gottes Erbstollen
Schloss Ehrenberg
Schloss- und Stadtmuseum
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Serpentin- und Heimatmuseum
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadt- und Bergbaumuseum Freiberg
Stadt- und Museumshaus
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Straßenbahnmuseum
Strumpfmuseum
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Technisches Museum Ölmühle Pockau
terra mineralia Mineralienausstellung
Tuchmacherhaus
Turmmuseum Geyer
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
WassErleben
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Falkenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Aktienspinnerei0.0
Bergarchiv0.0
Bibliothek Amtsberg0.0
Bibliothek Pockau0.0
Bücherei Obergruna0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Die Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Halsbrücke0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lippersdorf0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Kinderbibliothek0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Freiberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Roßwein0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wolkenstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zöblitz0.0
Stadtbücherei Ehrenfriedersdorf0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Town Library Nossen0.0
Universitätsbibliothek "Georgius Agricola"0.0
Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0

Farmers Markets in Falkenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Obermarkt
Wochenmarkt Eppendorf
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Hotels in Falkenau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel und Restaurant "Zur Falkenhöhe"

Restaurants in Falkenau

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel und Restaurant "Zur Falkenhöhe"

Cafes in Falkenau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Design&Stil Madame Olga

Dentists in Falkenau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med Jörg Pastrnek

Train Stations in Falkenau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hetzdorf (Flöhatal)

Banks in Falkenau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Falkenau

Breweries in Falkenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Erzgebirge
Brauerei Einsiedel
Brauerei Richzenhain
Brauhaus am Bahnhof
KHW Kleine Heile Welt Bräu
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Privatbrauerei Specht
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Falkenau

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Ski Resorts Near Falkenau

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 $0
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Vogtland Arena 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0

Airports Near Falkenau

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Charvátce AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Laussig Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Machern Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roitzschjora AirfieldSmall Airport
Taucha AirfieldSmall Airport
Teplice AirfieldSmall Airport
Torgau-Beilrode AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zwickau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Falkenau

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A. List
Aktiv am Dom Reha
HYGIEIA
Knappschafts-Klinik Warmbad
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik
Rehabilitationsklinik Miriquidi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Falkenau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Pfarrkirche Falkenau

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 Falkenau

What is the population of Falkenau?

Falkenau has a population of 2,119 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Falkenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,190, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,800 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $379 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Falkenau?

Falkenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Falkenau?

There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Falkenau?

The median home value in Falkenau is $75,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $379. The homeownership rate is 28.8%.

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