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Gera, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Gera is a large city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 104,659. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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| Population | 104,659 |
| Population Density | 1,749 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8803°, 12.0819° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.3 inches (64 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,542 |
About Gera
Gera is a large city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 104,659. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Gera vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,542 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 167 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 16 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,600 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $388 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 23.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Housing Units | 41,864 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gera
Gera has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8803°N, 12.0819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Gera has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Gera
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraer Volkshochschule "Aenne Biermann" | - | - | - | - |
| Bergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Zabel-Gymnasium Gera,Haus 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schule Bautechnik | - | - | - | - |
| Rutheneum seit 1608 | - | - | - | - |
| Zabel-Gymnasium Gera | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Gemeinschaftsschule der Grundig Akademie Gera | - | - | - | - |
| Christliche Gemeinschaftsschule Gera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gera
69 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN – Das Radio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| R.SA LEIPZIG | bluegrass | MP3 | |
| BürgerradioLeipzigAufUKW | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| egoFM Sachsen | techno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Ostthüringen | altenburg, gera | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Zett Reloaded | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hitradio Connewitz | pop, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLM 102.7 UHD | punk | MP3 | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| http://stream.laut.fm/fallout.pls | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio Uni Leipzig | - | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Uniradio Leipzig | indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Saalewelle | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio OKJ | bürgerradio, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Saalewelle Schlager | blackscan, blk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saalewelle | blackscan, blk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leipziger allerlei | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 |
Museums in Gera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred-Ehrhardt-Haus | ||||
| Altes Rathaus / Heimatstube | ||||
| Baude | ||||
| Bauernhof | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| BREHM-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Brikettfabrik Herrmannschacht | ||||
| Dahlien-Zentrum Bad Köstritz | ||||
| Deutsches Kinderwagenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschule | ||||
| ehemalige Oberschule, teilw. denkmalgeschützt | ||||
| Eishaus | ||||
| Feldscheune | ||||
| Ganzmetall-Trafoturm Meinersdorf | ||||
| Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte im Torhaus der politischen Haftanstalt | ||||
| Großmesssender | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum " Spittel" | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatverein eV Braunichswalde | ||||
| Heinrich-Schütz-Haus | ||||
| Henry van de Velde - Museum | ||||
| Historische Bäckerei | ||||
| Holländer Mühle | ||||
| Imkerei-Ausstellung | ||||
| Jahrmaktsbudenhaus | ||||
| Kunstspeicher | ||||
| Landarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Lohgerberei Francke | ||||
| Milo-Barus Ausstellung | ||||
| Motorradmuseum Haynsburg | ||||
| Mühltalmuseum | ||||
| Museum Burg Posterstein | ||||
| Museum für Angewandte Kunst | ||||
| Museum für Naturkunde | ||||
| Museum Hohenleuben | ||||
| Museum im Oberen Schloss | ||||
| Museum und Schauwerkstatt im Unteren Schloss | ||||
| Museumsscheune Leubsdorf | ||||
| Oldtimer-Club Zeulenroda | ||||
| Osterburgmuseum | ||||
| Otto-Dix-Haus | ||||
| Pfarrgehöft | ||||
| Porzellanium | ||||
| Reinhard-Keiser-Museum | ||||
| Rittergutsförsterei | ||||
| Schaubergwerk | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Sommerpalais | ||||
| Städtisches Museum Zeulenroda | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Technikpark Schacht 407 | ||||
| Technische Sammlung Hermsdorf | ||||
| Technisches Denkmal "Röhren-Born" | ||||
| Triptiser Heimatmuseum "Haus Schwandke" | ||||
| Unterirdisches Zeitz | ||||
| Wismut Objekt 90 | ||||
| Würchwitzer Milbenkäse Manufaktur |
Libraries in Gera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWO Stadtbibliothek Berga | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte Heinrich-Schütz-Haus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Staatlichen Berufsschulzentrum Hermsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Münchenbernsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde- und Kurbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Theißen | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Waldkliniken Eisenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Greiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Gera | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek "Martin Luther" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Hermsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meuselwitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Lusan | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frische- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Markt Gera | |||||
| Möbelhaus und Posterei Ritter | |||||
| Platz der Deutschen Einheit |
Hotels in Gera
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gera
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gera
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gera
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gera
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gera
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gera
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gera
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gera
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gera
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gera
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gera
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vereinsbrauerei Greiz |
Stadiums & Teams in Gera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gera
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gera
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gera
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| GLS PaketShop | |
| Hermes Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Gera
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulantes Rehazentrum Gera - SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera | ||
| CELENUS ALGOS Fachklinik | ||
| Fachklinik Klosterwald | ||
| Kurmittelhaus Bad Klosterlausnitz | ||
| Moritz Klinik Bad Klosterlausnitz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gera
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ar-Rahman e.V. Gera | |
| Ev.-meth. Friedenskirche | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde G26 | |
| Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Gera | |
| Katholisch-Apostolische Gemeinde Gera | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| St. Elisabeth | |
| St. Johanniskirche Gera | |
| St. Salvator | |
| St. Trinitatis |
Quick Facts
Around Gera
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gera
94 places within 15 km
- • Burg Langenberg
- • Drachensteine
- • Hügelgrab
- • Naulitzer Schanze
- • Waldkolonie Feodora
- • Burg Posterstein
- • Burgruine Kempe
- • Orangerie
- • Osterburg
- • Ronneburger Schloss
- + 5 more
- • Art Objects Gera
- • Auberg
- • Buchberg
- • Butterberg
- • Eichberg
- • Eichberg
- + 42 more
- • Aga
- • Gladitschturm
- • Klosterruine
- • Schloss Dryfels
- • Schloss Osterstein
- + 2 more
- • Am Dürrenberg
- • Auf dem Dürrenberg
- • Auf dem Eichberg
- • Aussicht über Collis
- • Aussichtspunkt Schacht 381 (BUGA 2007)
- + 19 more
🇩🇪 About Germany
Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gera
What is the population of Gera?
Gera has a population of 104,659 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,749 people per square mile, spread across 59.8 square miles.
Is Gera expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,542, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $388 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Gera?
Gera has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 25.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gera?
There are 167 business establishments in the area, including 74 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Gera?
The median home value in Gera is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 23.1%.