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Gerolstein, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Gerolstein is a small city in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 7,664. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,664 Population 308/sq mi density
1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,963 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
$28,963 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $426/mo rent

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About Gerolstein

Gerolstein

Gerolstein is a town in the Vulkaneifel district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Gerolstein is a local municipality of the Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein. It has been approved as a Luftkurort.

People

Population7,664
Density308/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,963

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$426
Ownership52.0%
Housing Units3,066

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population7,664
Population Density308 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates50.2222°, 6.6598°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,142 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.5 inches (45 cm)
Median Household Income$28,963

About Gerolstein

Gerolstein is a small city in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 7,664. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gerolstein is $28,963, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 299 business establishments.

Income: Gerolstein vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,963
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)299

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gerolstein is $85,200, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $426 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 52.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,066 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,200
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$426
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.0%
Owner-Occupied52.0%
Renter-Occupied48.0%
Housing Units3,066

Property Tax

Climate in Gerolstein

Gerolstein has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 897 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -1.6° / 3.3° 94.6
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.7° / 4.6° 73.1
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 69.9
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.7° 52.0
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.6° 66.1
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.8° 68.2
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.2° 67.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.2° / 22.8° 68.4
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.3° 71.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.9° 75.5
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 79.8
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 110.8
Gerolstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area24.9 sq mi (64.4 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates50.2222°N, 6.6598°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Germany avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

951 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 120 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 115 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 84 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 96 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 46 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 73 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 106 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 51 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 121 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 54 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 97 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 98 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 105 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 67 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 83 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 95 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 95 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 96 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 15 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
February 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Gerolstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Gerolstein

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St.-Matthias-Gymnasium
Grund- und Realschule plus
Hubertus-Rader-Förderzentrum
Grundschule Gerolstein
Berufsbildende Schule
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Radio Stations near Gerolstein

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Trier Das Cityradio MP3 192 kbps
Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) MP3 185 kbps
Hochschulradio Aachen college radio MP3 128 kbps
Impact FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio 4910 (BE) culture, jazz MP3 192 kbps
BRF2 Radio (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio (neu) eurovision, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Popexpress MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. autorace, autorennen AAC
Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. motorsport, nürburgring MP3
Radio 700 (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM (BE) AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 700 schlager MP3 192 kbps
Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio eurovision, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gerolstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Mühle
Bahnbetriebswerk Gerolstein
Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt
Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt
Bitburger Erlebniswelt
Das Handwebmuseum Rupperath
Eifeler Vulkanmuseum
Eifelmuseum
Eifelmuseum Blankenheim
Eisenbahnmuseum Jünkerath
Geologische Sammlung und Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimwebereimuseum
Jüdisches Leben in Wittlich
Kriminalhaus
Maarmuseum
Mausefallen-Museum
Musée "Villa Sarabodis"
Museumsbahnhof Ahütte
Museumsstellwerk - Lissendorf
Naturkundemuseum
Römische Villa Otrang
Telefon- und Rundfunkmuseum
Tiergartentunnel

Libraries in Gerolstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Base Library0.0
Gemeindebücherei Blankenheim0.0
Gemeindebücherei Eckfeld0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Schmidtheim0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
KÖB Heilig Kreuz Darscheid0.0
Kreisbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Wittlich0.0

Farmers Markets in Gerolstein

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Frischemarkt, Wochenmarkt
Historischer Marktplatz
Platz an der Lieser
Wochenmarkt Dahlem

Hotels in Gerolstein

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel am Brunnenplatz
Hotel Löwenstein
Seehotel Am Stausee

Restaurants in Gerolstein

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Due Amici
Kiyo
Mamma Maria
Pizzaria Piccolo Mondo
Pizzeria Costa Verde
Pizzeria Piccolo Mondo
Poseidon
Restaurant Athen
Restaurant Balkan Grill

Cafes in Gerolstein

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alt Sarresdorf
Bistro Im Flecken
Café Hanebrink
Eiscafé Italia
Eiscafé La Piazza
Felsenhof
Stadt-Café

Castles in Gerolstein

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Gerolstein
Oberburg Lissingen
Unterburg Lissingen

Veterinaries in Gerolstein

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #2132375932
Dr. med. vet. Elsbeth Harings

Train Stations in Gerolstein

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gerolstein

Gas Stations in Gerolstein

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ED

Banks in Gerolstein

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postbank
Sparda-Bank Südwest
Sparkasse
Volksbank Eifel eG

Shopping Malls in Gerolstein

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rondell

Gyms in Gerolstein

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fit+

Breweries in Gerolstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bitburger Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Gerolstein

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gerolstein

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Weißer Stein 0.0 $0
Ski Alpin Ovifat 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gerolstein

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cologne Bonn AirportCGNLarge Airport
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Nörvenich Air BaseMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Bonn-Hangelar AirfieldSmall Airport
Büllingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dahlemer Binz AirfieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsenborn Air BaseSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eudenbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hinterweiler Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Linnich-Boslar Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendig AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheville-Villerupt AirfieldSmall Airport
Mönchsheide Glider FieldSmall Airport
Morschenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière AirfieldSmall Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal AirfieldSmall Airport
Trier-Föhren AirfieldSmall Airport
Useldange Glider FieldSmall Airport
Utscheid Glider FieldSmall Airport
Vettweiß-Soller ULMSmall Airport
Weilerswist ULSmall Airport
Wershofen/Eifel AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gerolstein

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Gerolstein

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eifelklinik
MEDIAN Klinik Daun Rosenberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gerolstein

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethaus Baptisten Gemeinde Gerolstein
Büschkapelle
Erlöserkirche
Evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde - Baptisten
Friedhofskapelle
Kath. St. Anna-Kirche
St. Johannes der Täufer

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 Gerolstein

What is the population of Gerolstein?

Gerolstein has a population of 7,664 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 308 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles.

Is Gerolstein expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,963, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $426 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 Gerolstein?

Gerolstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gerolstein?

There are 299 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gerolstein?

The median home value in Gerolstein is $85,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $426. The homeownership rate is 52.0%.

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