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Grimma, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Grimma is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 17,991. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,991 Population 203/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,033 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,033 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $388/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,991
Density203/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$388
Ownership47.0%
Housing Units7,196

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population17,991
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates51.2337°, 12.7196°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.8 inches (71 cm)
Median Household Income$30,033

About Grimma

Grimma is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 17,991. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Grimma is $30,033, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 702 business establishments.

Income: Grimma vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,033
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)702

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grimma is $77,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $388 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 47.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,196 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$77,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$388
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.0%
Owner-Occupied47.0%
Renter-Occupied53.0%
Housing Units7,196

Property Tax

Climate in Grimma

Grimma has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 622 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.9° 49.3
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5.4° 32.9
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.5° 44.6
Apr 10°C / 50°F 4.7° / 15.2° 31.1
May 14.2°C / 58°F 8.7° / 19.6° 71.2
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.9° 55.5
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 14.2° / 25.2° 80.8
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 14° / 24.9° 68.2
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.8° 51.5
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.3° 45.5
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.3° 45.2
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.7° 46.6
Grimma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.7 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates51.2337°N, 12.7196°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Germany avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 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 73 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 116 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 107 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 117 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 120 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 120 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 116 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 116 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 117 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 88 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 117 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 116 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 116 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 114 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 116 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 97 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 116 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 143 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 116 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Grimma has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Grimma

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TBiG Bildungszentrum Grimma - - - -
Schule am Pulverturm - - - -
Grundschule Hohnstädt - - - -
Wilhelm-Ostwald-Schule - Grundschule der Stadt Grimma - - - -
Oberschule Grimma - - - -
Waldschule Grimma - - - -
Gymnasium St. Augustin zu Grimma [Seumehaus] - - - -
Gymnasium St. Augustin zu Grimma - - - -
Berufliches Schulzentrum Grimma - - - -
Berufliches Schulzentrum Grimma Außenstelle l - - - -
Berufliches Schulzentrum Grimma Außenstelle ll - - - -
Grundschule "Bücherwurm" - - - -
Gymnasium St. Augustin zu Grimma - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grimma

68 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
R.SA - MP3
MDR SCHLAGERWELT ard, klassiker AAC 102 kbps
MDR - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits - AAC
RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits radio psr MP3
Gewandhaus Radio classic MP3
MDR AKTUELL ard, halle AAC 102 kbps
Radio Ostrock oldies MP3 192 kbps
Pop Jazz Radio easy listening, jazz MP3 128 kbps
ARD Tagesschau Radio reggaeton MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sputnik (AAC) - MP3 128 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
Saxnwelle kölsch, maxis MP3 128 kbps
R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio calm MP3
MDR NOVA funk OGG 64 kbps
Radio Leipzig - 90er pop AAC
Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps 64 kbps, 80er AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Germany) grunge MP3
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
R.SA - Sclager - MP3
Radio PSR Live Chemnitz pop MP3
R.SA - 1.000 80er - MP3
MDR SPUTNIK rock+pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Preston Air - AAC+ 64 kbps
R.SA - Disco disco MP3
MDR Sputnik (low) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps 64 kbps, dance AAC
R.SA - Das Beatles Radio beatles, beatles kanal MP3
Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits 80er, 80s AAC
Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig pop AAC
Pac Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Studentenradio HS Merseburg k-pop MP3 170 kbps
DJ Tekness el, house MP3
RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen AAC 2574 kbps
MSA 95.9 UHD rap MP3
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio - AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - AAC
Radio InPulz - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL - AAC
Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle - MP3
Radio Leipzig - Top Hits pop AAC
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3
SecondRadio ZWEI 80er, 90er MP3 192 kbps
Leipziger allerlei - MP3 128 kbps
SecondRadio - MP3 192 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 Blau mAirList - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht pop AAC
Radio Leipzig - 80er - AAC

Museums in Grimma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alter Stall
Bauernmuseum
Bulldoghof Remler
Burg Gnandstein
DDR-Spielzeug Museum
Dentalhistorisches Museum
Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum
Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren
Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen
Fluchtmuseum
Galerie des Museums der Stadt Borna
Göschenhaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kitzscher
Heimatstube
Hofmannsche Sammlung
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Karl Hans Janke
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Korbsammlung Schönbach
Kreismuseum Grimma
Kulturhistorisches Museum Wurzen
Kur- und Stadtmuseum
Lazarettmuseum
Lazarettmuseum (Alte Schule)
Lutherstube
Margarete-Blank-Gedenkstätte
Museum der Stadt Borna
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Frauwalde
Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur
Museum im Stasi-Bunker
Museum Wassermühle Höfgen
Neuer Stall
Oflag IV-C
Park Canitz
Red Star Company
Schanzenmühle
Scheune
Schiffmühle
Schildbürger- und Gneisenaumuseum
Schloss Rochlitz
Schlossmuseum
Schwind-Pavillon
Seumehaus
Stadtmusum Eilenburg
Steinarbeiterhaus
Stiefelmuseum
Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis
Tischlereimuseum
Töpfermuseum
Traktormuseum Wyhra
Turmuhrenmuseum
Wilhelm-Ostwald-Museum
Wohngebäude
Zum Dorbochn

Libraries in Grimma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothek0.0
Bibliothek Borsdorf0.0
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein0.0
Bibliothek des Leibniz-Institut für Länderkunde e.V.0.0
Bibliothek Nerchau0.0
Bibliothek Rochlitz0.0
Dewitzer Bücherkiste0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Hohburg0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek0.0
Mediothek Borna0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Sehliser Bücherkiste0.0
Staatsarchiv Leipzig0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick0.0
Stadtbibliothek Brandis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Eilenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Frohburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Geithain0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kitzscher0.0
Stadtbibliothek Naunhof0.0
Stadtbibliothek Taucha0.0
Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wurzen0.0

Farmers Markets in Grimma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hofladen
Markt
Markt Wurzen
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Grimma

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garni Altstadthotel
Hotel Kloster Nimbschen
Schloss Gattersburg
Zur Schiffsmühle

Restaurants in Grimma

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asiatisches Spezialitäten Restaurant "Panda"
Freddy Fresh
Göschens Gut Gasthaus & Pension
Hilli´s - grill & bar
Hit Pizzeria
Hospitalschenke
Hotel Kloster Nimbschen
Kantine Bauernland GmbH
Kebab Haus
Klosterschänke
Maharaja Palace
Mc Döner
Oma Miu
Pizzeria Avanti Grimma
Pizzeria Prato
Raffinesse
Restaurant "Zur Großmühle"
Restaurant Athen
Restaurant Athos
Restaurant Marco Polo Trattoria
Restaurant PANE & VINO II
Schloss Gattersburg
Taverne "Zur Weintraube"
Vogel's Ballhaus
Zum Müncherteich
Zum Vorwerk
Zur Schiffsmühle

Cafes in Grimma

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Am Markt
Café Omame
Cafeteria im Obi Markt Wolf
Coffee Fellows
Container Cafè Waterkant
Eibecks Eiscafe
Eiscafe Piccoli
Nostalgiecafè Grimma
Raffinesse
Schokolaterie
Theatercafe

Cinemas in Grimma

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lichtspielhaus Grimma

Castles in Grimma

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bärenburg
Schloss Döben
Schloss Gattersburg
Schloss Grimma

Theme Parks in Grimma

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ArkaZien

Clinics in Grimma

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ärztehaus Grimma

Dentists in Grimma

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Dr. med. Andrea Zeuner
Zahnarztpraxis Matthias Hunger

Veterinaries in Grimma

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Christian Birch-Hirchfeld

Train Stations in Grimma

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grimma oberer Bahnhof

Bus Stations in Grimma

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grimma o.B., Busbahnhof
Nicolaiplatz

Gas Stations in Grimma

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Aral
Aral
Autogas
DT-Dietel Tankstelle
Jet
Shell
Shell

Banks in Grimma

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Raiffeisenbank Grimma
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Grimma

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auen-Passage
PEP Grimma
Ramba-Zamba Sonderpostenmarkt

Gyms in Grimma

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

California Fitness Factory
Medi Salus

Breweries in Grimma

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kohrener Land Bräu
Kräcker-Bräu GbR
Nerchauer Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Grimma

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grimma

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Grimma

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leipzig/Halle AirportLEJLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach Airfield-Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield-Small Airport
Brodau Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Dessau Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Gera-Leumnitz Airfield-Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield-Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield-Small Airport
Halle-Oppin Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukla Airstrip-Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Oehna Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Renneritz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield-Small Airport
Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield-Small Airport
Taucha Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield-Small Airport
Zwochau Cropduster Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grimma

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Paketshop 429
DHL Paketshop 743
DHL Postfiale 583
DHL Postfiliale 655
DHL Postfiliale 732
Dienstleistung Hermes Paketshop

Treatment Centers in Grimma

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haus am Kurpark
Median Klinik
Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad
Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grimma

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Pfarrkirche
Frauenkirche
Hospitalkapelle
Kapelle Kloster Nimbschen
Kirche Beiersdorf
Kirche Döben
Kirche Hohnstädt
Klosterkirche St. Augustin
Trinitatiskirche

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 Grimma

What is the population of Grimma?

Grimma has a population of 17,991 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

Is Grimma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,033, 60% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Grimma?

Grimma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grimma?

There are 702 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grimma?

The median home value in Grimma is $77,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $388. The homeownership rate is 47.0%.

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