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Hirschau, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Hirschau is a small city in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 6,258. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,258 Population 178/sq mi density
1,358 ft Elevation 414 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,013 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,013 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $376/mo rent

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About Hirschau

Hirschau

Hirschau is a municipality in the Amberg-Sulzbach district, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany.

People

Population6,258
Density178/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$376
Ownership67.3%
Housing Units2,503

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Population6,258
Population Density178 / sq mi
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates49.5440°, 11.9462°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.9 inches (71 cm)
Median Household Income$31,013

About Hirschau

Hirschau is a small city in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 6,258. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Hirschau is $31,013, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 244 business establishments.

Income: Hirschau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,013
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)244

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hirschau is $75,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $376 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,503 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,200
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$376
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.3%
Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Housing Units2,503

Property Tax

Climate in Hirschau

Hirschau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.4°C / 31°F -3.2° / 2.5° 56.2
Feb 0.6°C / 33°F -3.2° / 4.5° 47.2
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.4° 47.5
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 2.7° / 15.1° 33.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.1° / 19.7° 62.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.2° 70.2
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.2° 73.6
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.9° 69.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.7° 56.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.6° 50.2
Nov 4°C / 39°F 1° / 6.9° 52.6
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -1.9° / 3.1° 62.0
Hirschau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Area35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates49.5440°N, 11.9462°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 83 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 89 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 80 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 79 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 77 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 79 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 80 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 83 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 83 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 83 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 83 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 83 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 83 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 99 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 83 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 83 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 83 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 83 km
Sep 17, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 83 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Hirschau has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Hirschau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grund- und Mittelschule Hirschau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hirschau

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
70er Hits (by MineMusic) 70er, oldies MP3 128 kbps
BAYERNSOUND (by MineMusic) partyhits, partymix MP3 128 kbps
Klassikradio - Pure Bach - MP3
funklust - AAC funklust AAC+ 65535 kbps
2000er Hits (by MineMusic) 2000er, deutsch MP3 128 kbps
InTheMix (by MineMusic) - MP3 128 kbps
Clubhouse (by MineMusic) - MP3 128 kbps
funklust - mp3 funklust MP3 65535 kbps
MineMusic aktuell, hits MP3 128 kbps
funklust alternative, alternative rock UNKNOWN
Radio Ramasuri classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio BOB Rockabilly rock MP3

Museums in Hirschau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. deutsches Türmermuseum
Alte Schmiede / Bergbaumuseum
Bauernmuseum Edelmannshof
Bergbaumuseum "Steigerhäusl" - Reichertschacht
Bergbaustollen Max
Ehemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Eisenbahnarchiv Weiden
Eisenbahnmuseum
Erstes Bayerisches Schulmuseum
Freiluft-Ausstellung Bayerische Bergbau Industrie AG
Glyptothek Tempelmuseum
Haus der Heimat
Heimatstube
Holnstein Archiv
Industrie- und Bergbaumuseum
Internationales Keramik-Museum Weiden
Kultur- und Militärmuseum
Künstlerhaus
Literaturarchiv Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Luftmuseum Amberg
Museum "Alte Hofapotheke"
Museum "Historische Druckerei Seidel"
Remise Nabburg
Schmidt-Haus
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Amberg
Stadtmuseum Schwandorf
Stadtmuseum Zehentstadel
Vogelturm
Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein
Wasserversorgung Schnaittenbach
Wurzelmuseum

Libraries in Hirschau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Schwarzenfeld0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kümmersbruck0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schwarzenbach0.0
Grafenwöhr Library0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Amberg-Weiden0.0
Hochschulbibliothek OTH Amberg-Weiden, Abteilung Weiden0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Nabburg0.0
Provinzialbibliothek Amberg0.0
Regionalbibliothek0.0
Rose Barracks Library0.0
Staatsarchiv0.0
Stadt- u. Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadt- und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Amberg (Raseliushaus)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach-Rosenberg0.0
Stadtbücherei Pfreimd0.0

Farmers Markets in Hirschau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Baumann Erdbeeren
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Altenstadt

Hotels in Hirschau

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Weich
Schlosshotel Hirschau

Restaurants in Hirschau

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Weich
Goldener Hirsch
Piazza del Monte
Pizzeria Pino
Schlosshotel Hirschau
taverne-korfu2
Waldesruh

Cafes in Hirschau

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafé Venezia
Zuckersüß

Dentists in Hirschau

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Schönberger
Jasmin Kunstmann

Veterinaries in Hirschau

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eduard Wensler
Susanne Tröster

Gas Stations in Hirschau

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aures SB
Avia

Banks in Hirschau

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Hirschau
Sparkasse Amberg-Sulzbach

Breweries in Hirschau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Bruckmüller
Brauerei Wingershof
Brauereigasthof Sperber-Bräu
Dobmann
Heberbräu
Schloßbrauerei Hirschau

Stadiums & Teams in Hirschau

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hirschau

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet am Sperlasberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Wurmstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hirschau

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Grafenwöhr Army Air Field-Medium Airport
Hof-Plauen AirportHOQMedium Airport
Hohenfels Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Beilngries Airfield-Small Airport
Berching Airfield-Small Airport
Cham-Janahof Airfield-Small Airport
Cheb Airfield-Small Airport
Erbendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Etting-Adelmannsberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Fichtelbrunn Airfield-Small Airport
Forst-Sengenthal Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Greding Glider Field-Small Airport
Griesau Airfield-Small Airport
Günching UL-Small Airport
Hersbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Hienheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kronach Airfield-Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield-Small Airport
Lauf-Lillinghof Airfield-Small Airport
Litzlohe UL-Small Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULM-Small Airport
Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield-Small Airport
Nittenau-Bruck Airfield-Small Airport
Oberhinkofen Airfield-Small Airport
Ottenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Ottengrüner Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Rammertshof Amberg Airfield-Small Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield-Small Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield-Small Airport
Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip-Small Airport
Schmidgaden Airfield-Small Airport
Schwandorf Airfield-Small Airport
Stará Voda Emergency Field-Small Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Thalmässing-Waizenhofen Airfield-Small Airport
Tirschenreuth Airfield-Small Airport
Tröstau Glider Field-Small Airport
Vilseck Army Air Field-Small Airport
Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield-Small Airport
Zell-Haidberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hirschau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Schreibwaren Roth

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirschau

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Armenhauskapelle
Kapelle
Kreuzwegkapelle
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Marienkapelle
St. Michael
Vierzehn-Nothelfer-Kirche

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 Hirschau

What is the population of Hirschau?

Hirschau has a population of 6,258 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 35.1 square miles.

Is Hirschau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,013, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $376 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hirschau?

Hirschau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 27.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hirschau?

There are 244 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hirschau?

The median home value in Hirschau is $75,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $376. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.

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