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Freiensteinau, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Freiensteinau is a small town in Hesse, Germany with a population of 3,416. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,416 Population 561/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,108 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
$29,108 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,600 home value, $323/mo rent

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About Freiensteinau

Freiensteinau

Freiensteinau is a municipality in the Vogelsbergkreis in Hesse, Germany.

People

Population3,416
Density561/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,600
Rent$323
Ownership82.0%
Housing Units1,366

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population3,416
Population Density561 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates50.4251°, 9.4027°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$29,108

About Freiensteinau

Freiensteinau is a small town in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 3,416. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Freiensteinau is $29,108, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Freiensteinau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,108
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Freiensteinau is $64,600, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $323 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 82.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,366 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,600
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$323
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.0%
Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units1,366

Property Tax

Climate in Freiensteinau

Freiensteinau has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.9° 85.0
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.9° / 5.6° 62.0
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 0.3° / 10.2° 63.5
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 2.8° / 15.6° 46.4
May 13.3°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.7° 77.0
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 72.7
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 25° 74.5
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.7° 90.8
Sep 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.8° 62.5
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14° 71.1
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2° / 7.9° 71.0
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -0.7° / 4.5° 101.4
Freiensteinau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates50.4251°N, 9.4027°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Germany avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 91 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 145 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 103 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 111 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 92 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 65 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 123 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 140 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 89 km
Jul 30, 1997 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany M3.6 112 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 71 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 55 km
Apr 11, 2010 3 km W of Ochtendung, Germany M3.4 147 km
Nov 10, 1998 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany M3.4 125 km
Apr 3, 1999 0 km W of Ochtendung, Germany M3.4 144 km
Nov 7, 1998 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany M3.4 117 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 89 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Speyer, Germany M3.3 139 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 91 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km WSW of Lonnig, Germany M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Freiensteinau has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Freiensteinau

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bilzbergschule Ulmbach
Windbergschule Freiensteinau
Grundschule Hintersteinau
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Radio Stations near Freiensteinau

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
BreakZ.FM - Charts & Remixe #mashup, charts MP3 192 kbps
HARMONY.FM 80s MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers EURODANCE 80's, 80er MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers HARDSTYLE dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chill MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TRANCE melodic trance, progressive trance MP3 192 kbps
hr3 Osthessen pop MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio DEUTSCH MP3 192 kbps
PetShopBoys 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
hr4 Osthessen oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
hr1 Osthessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Chillout Archiv chillout, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers DIRTY HOUSE club dance, edm MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio - TRENDING CHARTS 2023s, charts MP3 192 kbps
Radio Auerhahn MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance chillout, classical MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - RESTAURANT LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Freiensteinau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
50er Jahre Museum
Bergwinkelmuseum
Blackhorse Museum
Brachttal-Museum
Brüder Grimm-Haus Steinau
Burgmuseum
Dorfmuseum Altenhaßlau
Fastnacht & Stattmuseum
Haus des Gastes
Heimat Museum
Heimatkundliche Sammlung des Geschichtsvereins
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Blankenau
Heimatmuseum Neudorf
Hohhaus-Museum
Hohhaus-Museum geologische Abteilung
Holzgeräte Museum
Lenzis
Leo Weismantel Museum
MUNA-Museum Grebenhain
Museum im Vorwerk
Museum Steinau
Radio Museum
Siebold Museum
Sotzbacher Feuerwehrscheune
Töpfermuseum

Libraries in Freiensteinau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Gläserzell0.0
Bücherei Mittelkalbach0.0
Bücherrei Fulda Galerie0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bimbach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Neuhof0.0
Hohhaus-Bibliothek / Stadtarchivs0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Brachttal0.0
Stadt- und Kurbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Grimmelshausen0.0
Stadtbücherei Lauterbach0.0
Weitzel-Bücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Freiensteinau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorfmarkt

Hotels in Freiensteinau

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deutsches Haus
Gaestezimmer Vogelsberg

Restaurants in Freiensteinau

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darmstädter Hof
Deutsches Haus
Gasthof Zur blauen Taube
Schützenhof

Cafes in Freiensteinau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafestube

Castles in Freiensteinau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Freiensteinau

Clinics in Freiensteinau

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helios MVZ Oberwald

Dentists in Freiensteinau

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #173087046
DE #5387697166

Veterinaries in Freiensteinau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claudia Puffahrt-Happ

Gas Stations in Freiensteinau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Freiensteinau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Oberhessen
Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz eG

Gyms in Freiensteinau

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Freiensteinau

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Airports Near Freiensteinau

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Allendorf-Eder AirfieldSmall Airport
Alsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Altenbachtal Glider FieldSmall Airport
Altfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Amöneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Aschaffenburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Hersfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Kissingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibergau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dornberg-Sontra AirfieldSmall Airport
Fulda-Jossa AirfieldSmall Airport
Gedern Glider FieldSmall Airport
Gelnhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gießen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gießen-Reiskirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gössenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hettstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoherodskopf AirfieldSmall Airport
Homberg (Ohm) AirfieldSmall Airport
Huhnrain AirfieldSmall Airport
Johannisau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Karlstadt-Saupurzel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Lager Hammelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenselbold AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauterbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Mainbullau AirfieldSmall Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Michelstadt-Odenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosenberg AirfeldSmall Airport
Nidda AirfieldSmall Airport
Ober-Mörlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberleichtersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Plätzer AirfieldSmall Airport
Pohlheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichelsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Reinheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Schotten AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Vielbrunn AirfieldSmall Airport
Wasserkuppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Wertheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Würzburg-Schenkenturm AirfieldSmall Airport
Zellhausen Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Freiensteinau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes PaketShop

Treatment Centers in Freiensteinau

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hamm Klinik Bellevue
Knappschaftsklinik
MediClin Reha-Zentrum Bad Orb
Orthomedica Rehabilitations- und Gesundheitszentrum
Reha-Kliniken Küppelsmühle
Spessart-Klinik
ZAR Ambulante Reha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Freiensteinau

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche
Evangelische Kirche
Kirche Lichenroth
Maria Rosenkranzkönigin
Mariae Himmelfahrt
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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 Freiensteinau

What is the population of Freiensteinau?

Freiensteinau has a population of 3,416 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 561 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is Freiensteinau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,108, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,600 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $323 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Freiensteinau?

Freiensteinau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Freiensteinau?

There are 133 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Freiensteinau?

The median home value in Freiensteinau is $64,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $323. The homeownership rate is 82.0%.

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