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Fürstenau, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Fürstenau is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,946. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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B+ Good
9,946 Population 301/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,558 Median Income
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3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,558 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, $368/mo rent

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About Fürstenau

Fürstenau

Fürstenau is a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Osnabrück, and 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Lingen.

People

Population9,946
Density301/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,558

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$368
Ownership52.5%
Housing Units3,978

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population9,946
Population Density301 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates52.5167°, 7.6767°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$31,558

About Fürstenau

Fürstenau is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,946. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Fürstenau is $31,558, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 388 business establishments.

Income: Fürstenau vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,558
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)388

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fürstenau is $73,600, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $368 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,978 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,600
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$368
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.5%
Owner-Occupied52.5%
Renter-Occupied47.5%
Housing Units3,978

Property Tax

Climate in Fürstenau

Fürstenau has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 840 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 82.9
Feb 2.8°C / 37°F -0.1° / 5.8° 64.3
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9.6° 62.7
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.6° 44.9
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.7° / 18.5° 55.1
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.3° 66.9
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.6° 80.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.3° 79.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.2° 71.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.3° / 14.1° 75.2
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 3.2° / 8.7° 71.5
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.8° / 5.3° 85.0
Fürstenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area33.0 sq mi (85.4 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates52.5167°N, 7.6767°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 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 23 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 23 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 146 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 136 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 78 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 121 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 31 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 33 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 18 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 142 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 40 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 113 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 139 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 122 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 118 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 144 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 122 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 131 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 111 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Fürstenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Fürstenau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kath. Benedikt-Grundschule
Grundschule Schwagstorf
Grundschule für Schüler aller Bekenntnisse
Integrierte Gesamtschule Fürstenau
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Radio Stations near Fürstenau

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RST MP3 128 kbps
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
OS-Radio pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
AngelsFox-Radio discofox+schlager MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fürstenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Ruthemühle
Bienenmuseum
Brennereimuseum Haselünne
DA Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst
Europäische Märchengesellschaft
Falkenhof-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Haus Nieland
Heimatmuseum Anton Hilckmann
Heimatmuseum Haselünne
Heimatmuseum Höckel
Heimatstübchen mit Dorfmuseum
Historische Kinotechnik
Hölscherhof
Imkereimuseum
Knappenverein
Krone Museum
Meyers Haus
Mineralienmuseum Mettingen
Schulmuseum
Stadtmuseum Ibbenbüren
Traktorenmuseum
Tüöttenmuseum

Libraries in Fürstenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Alt-Lotte0.0
Bücherstele (Büchertausch)0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Holte-Lastrup0.0
Katholische Bücherei Löningen0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Evangelische Bücherei0.0
Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Ibbenbüren0.0

Farmers Markets in Fürstenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kirchplatz
Löninger Wochenmarkt
Markt Rheine
Marktplatz Lotte
Marktplatz Recke
Neumarkt
Oberer Markt

Hotels in Fürstenau

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof "Am Sellberg"
Hotel am Markt
Hotel Wilken

Restaurants in Fürstenau

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest Lounge
Gasthof Mol
Hellas
Pizzeria Pinocchio
Torhaus

Cafes in Fürstenau

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dorfcafé "Am Welperort"
Eiscafe Venezia

Monuments in Fürstenau

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sültemühle (Ölmühle)

Dentists in Fürstenau

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Fürstenau

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
bft
bft
Freie Tankstelle Jursch
HEM

Banks in Fürstenau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück
Volksbank

Gyms in Fürstenau

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viva Fitness

Breweries in Fürstenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Back- und Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Fürstenau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fürstenau

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Diepholz Air BaseMedium Airport
Ahlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Atterheide AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Beelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkenberge AirfieldSmall Airport
Damme AirfieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz AchmerSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Melle-Grönegau AirfieldSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster-Telgte AirfieldSmall Airport
Oelde Bergeler AirfieldSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottmarsbocholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei VechtaSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Fürstenau

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
St.-Elisabeth-Hospital
TPZ Therapie- und Präventionszentrum Ibbenbüren

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fürstenau

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Freie Christengemeinde ELIM
Kath. Schlosskirche "St. Katharina"
St. Bartholomäus
St. Georg
St. Maria Rosenkranz

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 Fürstenau

What is the population of Fürstenau?

Fürstenau has a population of 9,946 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 301 people per square mile, spread across 33.0 square miles.

Is Fürstenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,600 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $368 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fürstenau?

Fürstenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fürstenau?

There are 388 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fürstenau?

The median home value in Fürstenau is $73,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $368. The homeownership rate is 52.5%.

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