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Höxter, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Höxter is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 32,713. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
32,713 Population 414/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,200 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,200 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $367/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population32,713
Density414/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$367
Ownership56.6%
Housing Units13,085

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population32,713
Population Density414 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates51.7750°, 9.3816°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$30,200

About Höxter

Höxter is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 32,713. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Höxter is $30,200, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,276 business establishments.

Income: Höxter vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,200
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,276

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Höxter is $73,400, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $367 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 56.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 13,085 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$73,400
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$367
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.6%
Owner-Occupied56.6%
Renter-Occupied43.4%
Housing Units13,085

Property Tax

Climate in Höxter

Höxter has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.6° 73.6
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -1° / 5.7° 49.0
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.4° 49.8
Apr 10°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16° 34.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.3° / 19.1° 59.2
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 11° / 22.4° 72.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 13° / 24.9° 77.4
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.3° 72.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.2° 52.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 61.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.1° 60.5
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0.8° / 5.7° 69.5
Höxter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area79.0 sq mi (204.6 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates51.7750°N, 9.3816°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Germany avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 133 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 135 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 138 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 138 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 121 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 129 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 124 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 133 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 132 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 134 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 132 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 134 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 136 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 118 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 123 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 129 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 119 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 121 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Höxter has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Höxter

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katholische Grundschule Lüchtringen - - - -
Sekundarschule Höxter - - - -
Realschule Höxter - Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Schule - - - -
Grundschule Am Nicolaitor - - - -
König-Wilhelm-Gymnasium - - - -
Berufskolleg Höxter - - - -
Grundschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Höxter

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob - Classic Rock - MP3
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
Rock Antenne Biker Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
Radio bob - AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
Freies Radio Kassel - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock - MP3
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
radio flora community radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps
radio aktiv Hameln pop, talk MP3 256 kbps
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Radio PowerVoice pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3

Museums in Höxter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus Helmarshausen
Deutsches Hugenotten-Museum
Dorfentwicklungsmuseum
Forum Anja Niedringhaus
Forum Jacob Pins
Heimat-Museum Bodenfelde
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum & Cafe
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Husarenmuseum
Klosterpforte
Korbmachermuseum
Kragstuhlmuseum
Kragstuhlmuseum/TECTA-Archiv
Land-Museum
Münchhausen-Museum
Museum Im Backhaus
Museum im Hütteschen Haus
Museum im Schloss Bad Pyrmont
Museum im Torhaus
Orgelmuseum
Papiermühle Plöger
Schiffermuseum
Schloss Corvey
Schloss Fürstenberg
Sensoria - Haus der Düfte und Aromen
Waldensermuseum Gottstreu
Webereimuseum Kircher
Weseraquarium
Weseraquarium

Libraries in Höxter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DIE BÜCHEREI0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Pyrmont0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Volkshochschule0.0

Farmers Markets in Höxter

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biowochenmarkt
Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Höxter

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Struck
Hotel Am Jakobsweg
Hotel Corveyer Hof
Hotel Stadt Höxter
Niedersachsen
Weser AktivHotel Corvey

Restaurants in Höxter

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agohan
Anjoy
Asia Bistro Viet Duc
Bauernstube Schenken-Küche
Das Ehrlich
Döner Pizza Haus
Gasthaus Steinkrug
Gina´s
Großer Alexander
Hoa Hong ASIA
Knusperstübchen
Lindengarten Fürstenau
Lion
Mennes Bratwerk
Mensa TH OWL
Neromilos
NEUNZEHN 01
oshi
Paulaner zum Landsknecht
Pier 1
Pino
PINO | Italienische Pizza-Manufaktur
Pizzeria dell'Arte
Restaurant St. Markus
Salsa
Schlemmerdiele
Schmeck Werk
Smiling Buddha
Strandgut
Westfalenstuben

Cafes in Höxter

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auszeit
buonissimo
Café am Räuschenberg
Café Heimisch
Café Stellwerk
Eis Cafe Mosena
Nostimo
Schloßrestaurant

Theatres in Höxter

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stadthalle Höxter

Castles in Höxter

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Corvey

Dentists in Höxter

9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #6873048972
Gemeinschaftspraxis C. Fernández & M. Pietsch
Gemeinschaftspraxis Schott
Martin Rasel
Mike Knochenmuß
Praxis Dr. Hansmann und Kollegen
Silke Schwickardi
Zahn hoch 3 Zahnärzte Richter & Hodes GbR
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Grobitzsch und Schöning

Veterinaries in Höxter

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Sabine Wulschke
Tierarztpraxis Borgmann

Bus Stations in Höxter

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schulzentrum

Gas Stations in Höxter

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
JET
Orlen
TAS Tankstelle

Banks in Höxter

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Höxter
VerbundVolksbank OWL eG
Volksbank
Volksbank Höxter-Paderborn-Detmold

Gyms in Höxter

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barnies
Körperformen
Lady Fitness Höxter
Lange Fit
wellyou Höxter

Stadiums & Teams in Höxter

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Höxter

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Bückeburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Bisperode Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Eimbeckhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Gronau Airfield-Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hildesheim Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Korbach Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield-Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield-Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Zierenberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Höxter

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes
Postfiliale 621

Treatment Centers in Höxter

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carolinum
Fachklinik Weserland
Klinik "Der Fürstenhof"
Klinik Weser
m&i Fachklinik Bad Pyrmont
m&i-Fachklinik
MEDIAN Zentrum für Verhaltensmedizin
Neues Land
Therapiezentrum Friedrichshöhe
Therapiezentum Brunswiek

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Höxter

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Carolingian Westwork and Civitas CorveyCultural2014

Churches & Religious Organizations in Höxter

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abteikirche St. Stephanus und Vitus
DITIB Türkisch Islamische Kultur Verein e.V.
Kilianikirche
Koptisch-Othodoxes Kloster der heiligen Jungfrau Maria und des heiligen Mauritius
Marienkirche
St. Anna
St. Johannes Baptist
St. Johannes Baptist
St. Josef Kapelle am Weinberg
St. Maria Himmelfahrt
St. Maria Salome
St. Marien
St. Michaels-Kapelle
St. Nikolai
St. Peter und Paul

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Höxter

Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey
Cultural · inscribed 2014
The site is located along the Weser River on the outskirts of Höxter where the Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey were erected between AD 822 and 885 in a largely preserved rural setting. The Westwork is the only standing structure that dates back to the ...

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 Höxter

What is the population of Höxter?

Höxter has a population of 32,713 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 414 people per square mile, spread across 79.0 square miles.

Is Höxter expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $367 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 Höxter?

Höxter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Höxter?

There are 1,276 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Höxter?

The median home value in Höxter is $73,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $367. The homeownership rate is 56.6%.

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