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Helgoland, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Helgoland is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 1,333. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,333 Population 91/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,868 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,868 median income
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

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About Helgoland

Helgoland

The Helgoland class was the second class of dreadnought battleships to be built for the German Kaiserliche Marine. Constructed from 1908 to 1912, the class comprised four ships: Helgoland, the lead ship, Ostfriesland, Thüringen, and Oldenburg. The design was a significant improvement over the previous Nassau-class ships; they had a larger main battery—30.5 cm (12 in) main guns instead of the 28 cm (11 in) weapons mounted on the earlier vessels—and an improved propulsion system. The Helgolands were easily distinguished from the preceding Nassaus by the three funnels that were closely arranged, compared to the two larger funnels of the previous class. The ships retained the hexagonal main battery layout of the Nassau class.

People

Population1,333
Density91/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,868

Housing

A
Home Value$146,600
Rent$733
Ownership33.0%
Housing Units533

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population1,333
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates54.1814°, 7.8863°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,868

About Helgoland

Helgoland is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 1,333. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Helgoland is $33,868, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Helgoland vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$33,868
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Helgoland is $146,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 33.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 533 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,600
48% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership33.0%
Owner-Occupied33.0%
Renter-Occupied67.0%
Housing Units533

Property Tax

Climate in Helgoland

Helgoland has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Feb (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F 2.2° / 5.1° 62.6
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 1.9° / 4.6° 44.9
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 3.1° / 6.2° 41.9
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 5.8° / 9.8° 35.8
May 11.4°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.5° 40.3
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 12.6° / 16.7° 56.0
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 15.3° / 19.3° 67.9
Aug 18°C / 64°F 16.1° / 20° 88.9
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 14° / 17.4° 88.2
Oct 12°C / 54°F 10.5° / 13.5° 84.7
Nov 8°C / 46°F 6.6° / 9.5° 76.1
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 3.7° / 6.7° 74.0
Helgoland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates54.1814°N, 7.8863°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Germany avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 148 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 127 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 119 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 120 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 122 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 147 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 147 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Helgoland has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Helgoland

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
James-Krüss-Schule
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Radio Stations near Helgoland

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ostfriesland .. MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Helgoland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunkerstollen Unterland
James Krüss Museum
Museum Helgoland
Museumshof
Strandfundemuseum

Libraries in Helgoland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lesehalle0.0

Hotels in Helgoland

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Hanseatic
Apartmenthaus Rungholt
Bolzendahl
Haus am Meer
Haus Miramar
Haus Wendeltreppe
Helgolandia
Hotel Aqua Marina
Hotel auf den Hummerklippen
Hotel Helgoländer Klassik
Hotel Helgolandia
Hotel Hochseeinsel
Hotel Klippenklang
Hotel Meeresblick
Hotel Mocca Stuben
Hotel Panorama Garni
Hüs Weeterkant
Quisisana
Rickmers Insulaner
Rooad Weeter
Rungholt
Seehotel Helgoland
Strandhotel
Zum Hamburger

Restaurants in Helgoland

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarium Cafe
Atlantis
Bruns "Pizza & Pasta"
Bunte Kuh Helgoland
CATRINA
Dünenrestaurant
Freibeuter Diner-Pub
Hanse Kogge
Helgoländer Fährhaus
Isola Bella
Lung Wai
Mocca Stuben
Nordstern
Rickmers Galerie Restaurant
Runway 33
Weddig's Fischerstube
Zum Freibeuter Störtebeker
Zum Hamburger
Zum Seehund

Cafes in Helgoland

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Kogge
Das Emma James
Die Basstölpel
Falm-Café Krebs
Hanseat
Kaffee Rösterei
Kaffeeklatsch
Kreativ Cafe

Dentists in Helgoland

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Willi Stiehler

Gas Stations in Helgoland

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunker Station

Banks in Helgoland

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helgoländer Sparkasse
Volksbank

Gyms in Helgoland

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fit & Fun Anja Widetzki

Airports Near Helgoland

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Harlesiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Helgoland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Helgoland

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt Michael
Sankt Nicolai
St. Michael

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Helgoland

What is the population of Helgoland?

Helgoland has a population of 1,333 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.

Is Helgoland expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,868, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Helgoland?

Helgoland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Helgoland?

There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Helgoland?

The median home value in Helgoland is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733. The homeownership rate is 33.0%.

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