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Homberg, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Homberg is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 14,903. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,903 Population 317/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,945 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,945 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $389/mo rent

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About Homberg

Homberg

Homberg is a small town in the northern part of Hesse, a state in central Germany, with about 15,000 inhabitants. It is the seat of the Schwalm-Eder district. In 2008, the town hosted the 48th Hessentag state festival.

People

Population14,903
Density317/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,945

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$389
Ownership56.7%
Housing Units5,961

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population14,903
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates51.0299°, 9.4026°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$28,945

About Homberg

Homberg is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 14,903. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Homberg is $28,945, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 581 business establishments.

Income: Homberg vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,945
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)581

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Homberg is $77,800, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $389 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 56.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,961 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,800
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$389
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.7%
Owner-Occupied56.7%
Renter-Occupied43.3%
Housing Units5,961

Property Tax

Climate in Homberg

Homberg has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 538 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -2.6° / 2.7° 39.7
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -2.8° / 4.2° 29.8
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -0.4° / 8.8° 33.9
Apr 8°C / 46°F 2.1° / 14° 30.1
May 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 18° 60.8
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.2° 58.0
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 68.1
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 10.7° / 23.1° 59.3
Sep 12.9°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.4° 40.0
Oct 8.5°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.6° 40.8
Nov 4.1°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.9° 39.3
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.4° 38.5
Homberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (121.9 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates51.0299°N, 9.4026°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 124 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 135 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 134 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 127 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 113 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 133 km
Jul 30, 1997 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany M3.6 141 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 148 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 117 km
Nov 7, 1998 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany M3.4 144 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 100 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 142 km
Nov 10, 1998 2 km ENE of Lahnstein, Germany M3.4 147 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 135 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 106 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 142 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 135 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 134 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 123 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Homberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Homberg

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hermann-Schafft-Schule - - - -
Osterbachschule - - - -
Grone-Bildungszentrum - - - -
Elsa Brändström Schule - - - -
Bundespräsident-Theodor-Heuss-Schule - - - -
Berlin-Tiergarten-Schule Remsfeld - - - -
Bundespräsident Theodor-Heuss-Schule - - - -
Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Schule - - - -
Anne-Frank-Schule Homberg/Efze - - - -
Stellbergschule - - - -
Erich Kästner-Schule - - - -
Hermann-Schafft-Schule - - - -
Grundschule Falkenberg - - - -
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Radio Stations near Homberg

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
ERF Plus christian MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio BACH bach, classic MP3 192 kbps
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 - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
Radio bob - AAC
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
Technolovers EURODANCE 80's, 80er MP3 192 kbps
HARMONY.FM 80s MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
Freies Radio Kassel - MP3 170 kbps
hr3 Osthessen pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers TRANCE melodic trance, progressive trance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chill MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE melodic trance, trance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock - MP3
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
hr4 Osthessen oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3
Noise On FM dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chillout MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance chillout, classical MP3 192 kbps
Chillout Archiv chillout, lounge MP3 128 kbps
hr1 Osthessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Homberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum
Bergbau-Museum Frielendorf
Bienenkundliches Museum Kartause
Brauereimuseum Malsfeld
Dommuseum Fritzlar
Eisenbahnmuseum
Energietechnikmuseum
Frühgeschichtliches Gehöft (Nachbau)
Gedenkstätte Breitenau
Gedenkstätte und Museum Trutzhain
Handwerkerstübchen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bad Zwesten
Heimatmuseum Gensungen
Heimatmuseum Neukirchen
Heimatmuseum Wichte
Hessische Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Bergbaugeschichte/Besucherstollen
Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Themenpark "Kohle & Energie"
Hessisches Kutschen- und Wagenmuseum
Hirtenhaus
Hugenottenhaus
Klostermuseum Bad Emstal
Korbmachermuseum Beiseförth
Landtechnisches Museum
Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald
Malerstübchen
Märchenhaus
Mühlenmuseum
Mühlenmuseum Steinmühle
Museum der Schwalm
Museum Hochzeitshaus Fritzlar
Polizeimuseum-Fritzlar
Puppenmuseum
Scheune an der Aula
Schwälmer Dorfmuseum Holzburg

Libraries in Homberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Frielendorf0.0
Bücherei Uttershausen0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei0.0
Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld0.0
Mediothek Gudensberg0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
StadtBücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Homberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eulenmarkt
Imkerei Hollibienen
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City
Wochenmarkt Di
Wochenmarkt Di

Hotels in Homberg

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burghotel
Hohlebach Mühle
Hotel Stadt Cassel
Linden
Tann-Eck

Restaurants in Homberg

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arkadasch
BAO Asian Food
Berghotel
Burgbergstube
Bürgerhaus Remsfeld
Gaststätte Opfermann "Glastanzdiele"
Homeberg
King
Landgasthof Hepe
Naturentdeckerhaus
Pasta & Co.
Pizaria La Cantina
Pizza Wagner
Pizzeria Capri
Raststätte Hasselberg West
Ristorante "da Franco"
Tann-Eck
Vietnam Quán

Cafes in Homberg

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Café Feinkost Tunc
Café Markt 13
Caféino
Eiscafé & Bar in den Schirnen
Gänsemarkt
myWaffle
Segafredo

Castles in Homberg

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hohenburg

Zoos in Homberg

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildpark Knüll

Dentists in Homberg

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Med Christine Jablonowski
Karin Richter
Zahnärztliche Praxis Remsfeld

Veterinaries in Homberg

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Pfau

Bus Stations in Homberg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busbahnhof Homberg (Efze)

Gas Stations in Homberg

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Aral
Aral
Aral
BarMalGas
DE #255050695
Hess
HONSEL-Tankstelle
Shell
tankpool24

Banks in Homberg

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Schwalm-Eder
VR PartnerBank eG Geschäftsstelle Homberg
VR-Bank

Shopping Malls in Homberg

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drehscheibe
Efze-Center
Sauer

Gyms in Homberg

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Club Triple Fit

Breweries in Homberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Friedrich Haaß KG
Brauhaus 18*80
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Hütt-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Homberg

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Airports Near Homberg

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Alsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Amöneburg Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Hersfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Fulda-Jossa Airfield-Small Airport
Gedern Glider Field-Small Airport
Gießen Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hoherodskopf Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Homberg (Ohm) Airfield-Small Airport
Huhnrain Airfield-Small Airport
Johannisau Glider Field-Small Airport
Korbach Airfield-Small Airport
Langenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lauterbach Airfield-Small Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Nidda Airfield-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Ober-Mörlen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Plätzer Airfield-Small Airport
Pohlheim Airfield-Small Airport
Reichelsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schotten Airfield-Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Wasserkuppe Airfield-Small Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield-Small Airport
Zierenberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Homberg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postfiliale 590

Churches & Religious Organizations in Homberg

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bonifatius Kirche Holzhausen
Christus Epheta
Evangelische Gemeinschaft Homberg
Evangelische Kirche Allmuthshausen
Evangelische Kirche Berge
Evangelische Kirche Berndshausen
Evangelische Kirche Caßdorf
Evangelische Kirche Lützelwig
Evangelische Kirche Mardorf
Evangelische Kirche Mörshausen
Evangelische Kirche Mühlhausen
Evangelische Kirche Remsfeld
Evangelische Kirche Schellbach
Evangelische Kirche Sondheim
Evangelische Kirche Waßmuthshausen
Evangelische Kirche Welferode
Freie evangelische Gemeinde Knüllwald-Remsfeld
Kirche am Tannenweg
Petrus - Gemeinde Homberg (SELK)
Radfahrerkirche Reddingshausen
Selbständige Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche
St. Marien

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 Homberg

What is the population of Homberg?

Homberg has a population of 14,903 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

Is Homberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,945, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $389 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 Homberg?

Homberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Homberg?

There are 581 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Homberg?

The median home value in Homberg is $77,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $389. The homeownership rate is 56.7%.

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