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Königstein, Germany
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Königstein is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 1,761. Elevation: 1,608 ft (490 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About Königstein
Königstein, also referred to as Königstein (Oberpfalz) to distinguish it from other places named Königstein, is a market town in the Amberg-Sulzbach district, Bavaria, Germany. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) NE of Nuremberg.
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| Population | 1,761 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.6085°, 11.6314° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Bavaria |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (935 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,013 |
About Königstein
Königstein is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 1,761. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet (490 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Königstein vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,013 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 69 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,400 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Housing Units | 704 |
Property Tax
Climate in Königstein
Königstein 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6085°N, 11.6314°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Königstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.5").
Schools in Königstein
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelschule Neukirchen-Königstein | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Königstein | — | — | — | — |
| Volksschule Königstein | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Königstein
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70er Hits (by MineMusic) | 70er, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80er Hits (by MineMusic) | 80er, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BAYERNSOUND (by MineMusic) | partyhits, partymix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| 90er Hits (by MineMusic) | 90er, oldies | MP3 128 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 Königstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. deutsches Türmermuseum | ||||
| Archäologisches Museum | ||||
| Ausstellung Kloster Gnadenberg | ||||
| Badhaus | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Maffeischächte | ||||
| Bergbaustollen Max | ||||
| Bürgerhaus | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Hirtenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Kameramuseum | ||||
| Dokumentationsort KZ Hersbruck | ||||
| Dokumentationsstätte KZ Hersbruck | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge in Sulzbach-Rosenberg | ||||
| Erstes Bayerisches Schulmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kastl | ||||
| Hopfenmuseum | ||||
| Krügemuseum | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Hersbruck | ||||
| Literaturarchiv Sulzbach-Rosenberg | ||||
| Lodes Museum | ||||
| Luftmuseum Amberg | ||||
| Museum "Alte Hofapotheke" | ||||
| Museum "Historische Druckerei Seidel" | ||||
| Museum 34 | ||||
| Naturkundliches Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Scharfrichtermuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Amberg | ||||
| Vogelturm | ||||
| Wurzelmuseum | ||||
| Zinnfigurenstube Kühlenfels |
Libraries in Königstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei im Gemeindehaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Neukirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei St. Michael | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek Amberg-Weiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Provinzialbibliothek Amberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Rose Barracks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Amberg (Raseliushaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach-Rosenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Pegnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei St. Johannes | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Königstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Oberer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Königstein
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Königstein
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Königstein
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Königstein
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Königstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Bruckmüller | ||||
| Brauerei Gradl | ||||
| Brauerei Gradl | ||||
| Brauerei Kürzdörfer | ||||
| Brauerei Mager | ||||
| Brauerei Stöckel | ||||
| Brauerei Übelhack | ||||
| Brauerei Wingershof | ||||
| Brauerei-Gasthaus Gradl | ||||
| Brauereigasthof Sperber-Bräu | ||||
| Bürgerbräu Hersbruck | ||||
| Dobmann | ||||
| Heberbräu | ||||
| Säger Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Königstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Königstein
4 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 | — | — | — |
| Skihang Großbüchelberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Königstein
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Airport | NUE | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Altdorf-Hagenhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beilngries Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berching Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burg Feuerstein Airport | URD | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dobenreuth Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Eichstätt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Erbendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fichtelbrunn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forst-Sengenthal Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Friesener Warte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gersdorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greding Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Günching UL | — | Small Airport |
| Hersbruck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hetzleser Berg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hienheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauf-Lillinghof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Litzlohe UL | — | 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 |
| Roth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schmidgaden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwandorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thalmässing-Waizenhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tirschenreuth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Treuchtlingen-Bubenheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Vilseck Army Air Field | — | Small Airport |
| Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weißenburg-Wülzburg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Königstein
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lympho Opt Therapiezentrum Hirschbach | ||
| reha team Pegnitz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Königstein
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Burgkapelle | |
| Corpus-Christi-Kirche | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Michael | |
| St.-Johannes-Kapelle |
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What is the population of Königstein?
Königstein has a population of 1,761 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 35.0 square miles.
Is Königstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,013, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Königstein?
Königstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Königstein?
There are 69 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Königstein?
The median home value in Königstein is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.