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Groß Sarau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Groß Sarau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 919. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
919 Population 486/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,203 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,203 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population919
Density486/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,203

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Ownership67.6%
Housing Units368

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population919
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates53.7719°, 10.7374°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)
Median Household Income$32,203

About Groß Sarau

Groß Sarau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 919. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Groß Sarau is $32,203, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Groß Sarau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,203
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Groß Sarau is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 67.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.6%
Owner-Occupied67.6%
Renter-Occupied32.4%
Housing Units368

Property Tax

Climate in Groß Sarau

Groß Sarau has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.2° / 3.7° 59.0
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.8° 48.8
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.6° 46.1
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 3° / 14° 37.3
May 12.4°C / 54°F 6.6° / 18.3° 49.4
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.3° 68.5
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 66.3
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.5° 70.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.2° 51.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.6° 53.9
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.8° 53.8
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.6° 62.3
Groß Sarau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates53.7719°N, 10.7374°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Germany avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 42 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 118 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Groß Sarau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Groß Sarau

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Groß Sarau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Paul Weber Museum
Alter Leuchtturm Travemünde
Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck
Bundespolizeimuseum
Burgtor
Burgtor
Dachdeckermuseum
Dorfmuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Europäisches Hansemuseum
Freilichtanlage Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof
Geschichtserlebnisraum - Bauspielplatz Roter Hahn
Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk
Grenzdokumentations-Stätte Lübeck-Schlutup
Grenzhus
Grenzhus - Außenanlagen
Günter-Grass-Haus
Haus Hansestadt Danzig
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
Heimatmuseum Zarrentin
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Holstentormuseum
Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg
Marzipan-Museum
Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Museum für Natur und Umwelt
Museumshafen
Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen
Museumsschiff Passat
Ostseestation Travemünde
Outpost One
Pferdekutschenmuseum
Sankt Annen-Museum
Schlagsdorf Border House Museum
Seebadmuseum Travemünde
TheaterFigurenMuseum
Volkskundemuseum - Museen des Ratzeburger Landes
Willy-Brandt Haus
Willy-Brandt-Haus

Libraries in Groß Sarau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Dassow0.0
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck0.0
Die Gemeinnützige0.0
Gemeindebücherei Scharbeutz0.0
Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Schulbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Schwartau0.0
Städtische Bücherei0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Kücknitz0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Travemünde0.0
Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60)0.0

Farmers Markets in Groß Sarau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Schlutuper Markt
Brolingplatz
Dassower Marktplatz
Fährplatz
Hanseplatz
Kirchplatz
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee

Restaurants in Groß Sarau

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fährhaus Rothenhusen
Nobis-Krug

Cafes in Groß Sarau

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wakenitzhaus

Gas Stations in Groß Sarau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordoel

Breweries in Groß Sarau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sudden Death Brewing Company
Sudden Death Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Groß Sarau

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Airports Near Groß Sarau

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Groß Sarau

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ameos Reha Klinikum Lübeck
Ärztehaus Rathausgasse
Caritas Westfalenhaus
DIE BRÜCKE Tagesklinik
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck - Geriatriezentrum - Station 10 - 12
Maria Meeresstern Mutter-Kind-Klinik
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
Schloss Warnsdorf
Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

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 Groß Sarau

What is the population of Groß Sarau?

Groß Sarau has a population of 919 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Groß Sarau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,203, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 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 Groß Sarau?

Groß Sarau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Groß Sarau?

There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Groß Sarau?

The median home value in Groß Sarau is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481. The homeownership rate is 67.6%.

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