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Helmstedt, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Helmstedt is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 25,515. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 25,515 |
| Population Density | 515 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2279°, 11.0099° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.8 inches (910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.1 inches (46 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,398 |
About Helmstedt
Helmstedt is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 25,515. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Helmstedt vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,398 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 995 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
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
| Homeownership | 47.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.5% |
| Housing Units | 10,206 |
Property Tax
Climate in Helmstedt
Helmstedt has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 539 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 49.5 sq mi (128.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2279°N, 11.0099°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Helmstedt has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Helmstedt
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium Julianum | - | - | - | - |
| Jugendwerkstatt "Holzwurm" | - | - | - | - |
| KreisVolksHochSchule | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium am Bötschenberg | - | - | - | - |
| Lademann-Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Pestalozzistraße | - | - | - | - |
| Giordano-Bruno-Gesamtschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Friedrichstraße | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule St. Ludgeri | - | - | - | - |
| Wichernschule | - | - | - | - |
| Politische Bildungsstätte | - | - | - | - |
| BBS Helmstedt | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Lessingstraße | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Julianum | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Helmstedt
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO 21 Braunschweig | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Festival Radio | edm, electro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| harz-börde-welle | bürgerradio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio hbw Harz-Börde-Welle Aschersleben | aschersleben, börde | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio60! | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Hasi from Hell | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Helmstedt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Spritzenhaus | ||||
| AutoMuseum Volkswagen | ||||
| Börde-Museum Burg Ummendorf | ||||
| Burg- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| e-Mobility Station | ||||
| Forschungsmuseum Schöningen | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Deutsche Teilung Marienborn | ||||
| Heeseberg Museum | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimat- und Apotheken Museum Weferlingen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heinrich-Büssing-Haus | ||||
| Juleum | ||||
| KK Schießstand Almke | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Oschersleben | ||||
| Museum für mechanische Musikinstrumente | ||||
| Museumshof Emmerstedt | ||||
| Museumsstube Harbke | ||||
| Optische Telegraphenstation (18) | ||||
| Ostalgie-Museum (Militärtechnik u.a.) | ||||
| phaeno | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Schloss Wolfsburg | ||||
| Till Eulenspiegel Museum | ||||
| Tischlereimuseum | ||||
| Torhaus | ||||
| ZeitHaus | ||||
| Zonengrenzmuseum |
Libraries in Helmstedt
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oschersleben | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Helmstedt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburger Platz | |||||
| Markplatz Rathausplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz vor dem Rathaus | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Helmstedt
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Helmstedt
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Helmstedt
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Helmstedt
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Helmstedt
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Helmstedt
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Helmstedt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Helmstedt
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Helmstedt
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Helmstedt
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Helmstedt
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Helmstedt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Helmstedt
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Helmstedt
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gardelegen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gerbstedt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klein Gartz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschersleben Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rote Wiese Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tangeln Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Helmstedt
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boeckelsche Kapelle | |
| Doppelkapelle St. Peter u. St. Johannes | |
| Fatih Moschee | |
| Helmstedt Fatih Camii | |
| St. Christophorus | |
| St. Ludger's Abbey | |
| St. Marienberg | |
| St. Michaelis | |
| St. Stephani | |
| St. Thomas | |
| St. Walpurgis |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Helmstedt?
Helmstedt has a population of 25,515 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 515 people per square mile, spread across 49.5 square miles.
Is Helmstedt expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,398, 60% 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 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Helmstedt?
Helmstedt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Helmstedt?
There are 995 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Helmstedt?
The median home value in Helmstedt is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 47.5%.