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Gartow, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Gartow is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,389. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,389 Population 100/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,351 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,351 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $387/mo rent

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About Gartow

Gartow

Gartow is a municipality in the district Lüchow-Dannenberg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the easternmost tip of Lower Saxony, not far from the river Elbe, approx. 30 km northeast of Salzwedel, and 20 km west of Wittenberge. Gartow is also the seat of the Samtgemeinde Gartow.

People

Population1,389
Density100/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,351

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent$387
Ownership65.1%
Housing Units556

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,389
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates53.0247°, 11.4620°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$27,351

About Gartow

Gartow is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,389. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gartow is $27,351, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Gartow vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,351
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gartow is $77,400, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $387 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 556 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,400
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$387
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.1%
Owner-Occupied65.1%
Renter-Occupied34.9%
Housing Units556

Property Tax

Climate in Gartow

Gartow has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 592 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.6° 49.3
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5.5° 41.7
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.4° / 9.1° 41.7
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.4° 33.4
May 13.8°C / 57°F 7.8° / 19.9° 48.8
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23° 58.0
Jul 19°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.8° 71.9
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 13.1° / 24.7° 56.0
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 47.5
Oct 10°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.2° 50.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.4° / 8.1° 45.0
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.6° 48.2
Gartow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates53.0247°N, 11.4620°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 58 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Gartow has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gartow

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elbauenschule Grund- und Oberschule Gartow - Grundschule - - - -
Elbauenschule Grund- und Oberschule Gartow - Oberschule - - - -
Elbauenschule Grund- und Oberschule Gartow - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gartow

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gartow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Besucherzentrum Burg Lenzen
Grenzlandmuseum Schnackenburg
Heimatmuseum
Jahn-Gedenkstätte
Museum of local Household and animals
Rittergut Eldenburg

Libraries in Gartow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haus des Gastes - Stadtbibliothek - Touristinfo0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Hotels in Gartow

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Seeblick

Restaurants in Gartow

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootshaus
Eichenkrug
Gartower Seeterrassen
Izmir
Wandefu

Cafes in Gartow

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootsterasse am See

Castles in Gartow

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Gartow

Zoos in Gartow

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildgatter Gartow

Dentists in Gartow

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. dent. Shirkhani

Veterinaries in Gartow

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tippelskirch prakt. Tierärztin

Gas Stations in Gartow

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoyer Tank-Treff
Törber

Banks in Gartow

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Uelzen Lüchow-Dannenberg
VR PLUS Bank

Airports Near Gartow

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Gardelegen Airfield-Small Airport
Kammermark Airfield-Small Airport
Klein Gartz Airfield-Small Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe Airfield-Small Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck Airfield-Small Airport
Neu-Gülze Airfield-Small Airport
Neustadt-Glewe Airfield-Small Airport
Parchim Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Perleberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Pinnow Airfield-Small Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Stendal-Borstel Airfield-Small Airport
Tangeln Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Teldau-Amholz Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gartow

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post Filiale 542
Postfiliale 542

Treatment Centers in Gartow

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurklinik Arendsee

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gartow

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt Georg
St. Johannis

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 Gartow

What is the population of Gartow?

Gartow has a population of 1,389 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.

Is Gartow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,351, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $387 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gartow?

Gartow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gartow?

There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gartow?

The median home value in Gartow is $77,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $387. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.

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