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Gingst, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Gingst is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 1,554. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,554 Population 78/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $403/mo rent

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About Gingst

Gingst

Gingst is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

People

Population1,554
Density78/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent$403
Ownership49.4%
Housing Units622

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,554
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates54.4565°, 13.2574°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Gingst

Gingst is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 1,554. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gingst is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Gingst vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gingst is $80,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $403 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 49.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 622 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,600
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$403
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.4%
Owner-Occupied49.4%
Renter-Occupied50.6%
Housing Units622

Property Tax

Climate in Gingst

Gingst has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 602 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.3° / 3.2° 46.4
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -0.1° / 3.7° 39.9
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F 1.1° / 6.2° 38.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11.3° 30.6
May 12.2°C / 54°F 8.5° / 15.9° 41.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.4° 61.0
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 14.8° / 21.8° 58.3
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 15.1° / 22° 74.4
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 12.2° / 18.3° 52.8
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 8° / 12.8° 55.6
Nov 6°C / 43°F 4.1° / 7.9° 51.3
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 1.1° / 4.7° 51.9
Gingst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates54.4565°N, 13.2574°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 71 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Gingst has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Gingst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Gingst - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gingst

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOHRO - Lokalradio Rostock local news, lokalradio OGG
Rügen Radio alternative, baltic sea MP3 128 kbps
Radio Świnoujście (PL) misc AAC
180 Grad FM classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gingst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Das Skurrileum
Eggert Gustavs Museum in der alten Schmiede
Eingangs- und Ausstellungspavillon
Ernst Moritz Arndt-Geburtshaus
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Museum
Fischereimuseum "Lütt Partie"
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus Hiddensee
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Rambin
Historische Handwerkerstuben - Museum Gingst
Homunkulus Figurensammlung
Kulturhistorisches Museum
Marinehistorisches und Heimatmuseum
Marinemuseum
Maritime Museum
Museum Jaromarsburg
Museumshaus
Museumshof Puddemin
Nationalparkhaus
Nautineum Stralsund
Nebelsignalstation
Ozeaneum
Rügener Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Sinnvollerleben
Stadtmuseum Bergen auf Rügen
Stralsund in Miniatur
Uhrenmuseum
Welterbe-Ausstellung

Libraries in Gingst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Henni-Lehmann-Haus0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Medien- und Informationszentrum MIZ0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Umweltbibliothek0.0
Umweltbibliothek Stralsund0.0

Farmers Markets in Gingst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boddenmarkt Glowe
Markt Bergen auf Rügen

Hotels in Gingst

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hof Kranichstein
Hotel Rügenpark

Restaurants in Gingst

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Schule
Gingster Eck
Kranichblick
Nordstern
Saikana Bistro
SB-Restaurant Rügenpark
Speiseservice Rügen

Cafes in Gingst

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Bäckerei
De Holzschuh
Museumscafé

Monuments in Gingst

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Denkmal

Zoos in Gingst

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Streichelzoo Rügenpark Gingst

Theme Parks in Gingst

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rügenpark

Banks in Gingst

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pommersche Volksbank

Breweries in Gingst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Insel-Brauerei
Stralsunder Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Gingst

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gingst

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield-Small Airport
Peenemünde AirportPEFSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow Airfield-Small Airport
Stralsund Airfield-Small Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gingst

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AOK-Klinik Rügen
CJD Fachklinik Rügen
Ostseeklinik Königshörn

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gingst

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Jacobi

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 Gingst

What is the population of Gingst?

Gingst has a population of 1,554 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.

Is Gingst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $403 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gingst?

Gingst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gingst?

There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gingst?

The median home value in Gingst is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 49.4%.

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