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Gornau, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Gornau is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,749. Elevation: 1,460 ft (445 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

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B+ Good
3,749 Population 413/sq mi density
1,460 ft Elevation 445 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,937 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,937 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,200 home value, $361/mo rent

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About Gornau

Gornau

Gornau is a municipality in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany.

People

Population3,749
Density413/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,200
Rent$361
Ownership63.3%
Housing Units1,500

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Population3,749
Population Density413 / sq mi
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Coordinates50.7590°, 13.0373°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income$27,937

About Gornau

Gornau is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,749. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet (445 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gornau is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Gornau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,937
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gornau is $72,200, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $361 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,500 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,200
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$361
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.3%
Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units1,500

Property Tax

Climate in Gornau

Gornau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.7° 48.1
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 38.9
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.5° 51.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.2° 40.7
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.5° 66.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.8° 72.8
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.2° 95.4
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.2° 89.9
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.1° 63.4
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.9° 57.8
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 55.1
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 53.2
Gornau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates50.7590°N, 13.0373°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 114 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 73 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 69 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 77 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 77 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 73 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 80 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 77 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 80 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 35 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 73 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 73 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 73 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 82 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 65 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 106 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 73 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 73 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 73 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Gornau has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gornau

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Gornau
Grundschule Dittersdorf
Gymnasium Einsiedel
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Radio Stations near Gornau

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
#TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / 00's, 00s MP3 192 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gornau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. Räuchermann Museum
1. Zaubertheater & Museum
Adam-Ries-Museum
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bauernmuseum
Bergbau Ausstellung in ehemaliger Stallung
Berghaus
Besucherbergwerk Dorothea Stolln
Brunnenhaus
Buchdruckerei-Museum
Bulldog-Museum
Dampfmaschinenhalle
DDR Museum Gelenau
Der historische Austelpark
Deutsches Enduro Museum
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum "Sättlerhaus"
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Entomologisches Museum
Erzgebirgsmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Frohnauer Hammer
Fuchsturm
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Gellert-Museum
Göpel
Haus der Heimatkunde
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatmuseum Knochenstampfe
Historische Kleinkälte Scharfenstein
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Hunt
Im Gößner
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus
Kleinstes privates Oldtimermuseum Sachsens
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Kutschenmuseum
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Manufaktur der Träume
Marianne Brandt Haus
Mauersberger-Museum
Modellbahnland Erzgebirge
Molchner Stolln
Motorradmuseum
Motorradmuseum
Museum & Besucherbergwerk Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum Kalkwerk Lengefeld
Museum Kurfürstliche Amtsfischerei Pockau
Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge
Museumsbahnhof Großvoigtsberg
Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura
Museumsbahnhof Walthersdorf
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Nummernschildmuseum
Pochwerk
Preßnitztalbahn
Preßnitztalbahn Austellungs- und Fahrzeughalle
Preßnitztalmuseum
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum
Schauanlage Heimatecke
Schloss Schwarzenberg
Schloss- und Stadtmuseum
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Seigerturm
Serpentin- und Heimatmuseum
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadtgeschichte Zwönitz
Stadtmuseum
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Straßenbahnmuseum
Strumpfmuseum
Studienraum Carlfriedrich Claus
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Technisches Museum Ölmühle Pockau
Technisches Museum Papiermühle Niederzwönitz
Tuchmacherhaus
Turmmuseum Geyer
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
Weihnachtsberg
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Gornau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Aktienspinnerei0.0
Bibliothek Amtsberg0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Grüna0.0
Bibliothek Pockau0.0
Bibliothek Wiederau0.0
Brünloser Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hermannsdorf0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Die Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Königswalde0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lippersdorf0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wolkenstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zöblitz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zwönitz0.0
Stadtbücherei Ehrenfriedersdorf0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0

Farmers Markets in Gornau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annaberger Wochenmarkt
Markt
Wochenmarkt Eppendorf
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Hotels in Gornau

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café & Hotel zur Talsperre
Dittersdorfer Höhe

Restaurants in Gornau

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athen
Badgaststätte
Café & Hotel zur Talsperre
Einsiedler Brauhaus
Euro-Pizza-Service
Gasthaus zur Linde
Gasthof "Goldener Hahn"
Gasthof Kleinolbersdorf
Gaststätte „Adelsbergturm“
Schützenhaus
Sportklause Altenhain

Cafes in Gornau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Carola

Dentists in Gornau

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axel Morgner
Dr. Med. Joachim Fritzsche
Zemmrich

Train Stations in Gornau

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dittersdorf
Einsiedel

Banks in Gornau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse

Gyms in Gornau

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eins Zwo Gesundheitsstudio

Breweries in Gornau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Erzgebirge
Brauerei Einsiedel
Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf
KHW Kleine Heile Welt Bräu
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Privatbrauerei Fiedler
Privatbrauerei Specht
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Gornau

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Ski Resorts Near Gornau

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Vogtland Arena 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gornau

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Böhlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Brodau Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Cheb AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Machern Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Panoší Újezd AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakovnik AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Taucha AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zwickau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gornau

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A. List
Gesundheitszentrum am Spiegelwald Mutter- / Vater-Kind-Vorsorgeklinik
HYGIEIA
Knappschafts-Klinik Warmbad
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik
Rehabilitationsklinik Miriquidi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gornau

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche
Dorfkirche Weißbach
Kapelle Schlößchen
Kirche Dittersdorf
Kirche Dittmannsdorf
Kirche Kleinolbersdorf
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen
Kreuzkapelle
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 Gornau

What is the population of Gornau?

Gornau has a population of 3,749 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 413 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Gornau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $361 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gornau?

Gornau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gornau?

There are 146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gornau?

The median home value in Gornau is $72,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $361. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.

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