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Krakow am See, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Krakow am See is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 3,450. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,450 Population 124/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,932 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,932 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $411/mo rent

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People

Population3,450
Density124/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,932

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$411
Ownership52.8%
Housing Units1,380

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population3,450
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates53.6514°, 12.2675°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$28,932

About Krakow am See

Krakow am See is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 3,450. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Krakow am See is $28,932, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Krakow am See vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,932
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Krakow am See is $82,200, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $411 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 52.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,380 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,200
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$411
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.8%
Owner-Occupied52.8%
Renter-Occupied47.2%
Housing Units1,380

Property Tax

Climate in Krakow am See

Krakow am See has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -1.6° / 3.1° 50.5
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.3° 39.3
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.9° 39.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4° / 14° 30.3
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.2° 47.1
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 61.9
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.7° 75.9
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.4° 57.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.9° 49.7
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 48.0
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.4° 45.8
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 48.1
Krakow am See experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates53.6514°N, 12.2675°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 96 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Krakow am See has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Krakow am See

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Naturpark-Schule Krakow am See
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Radio Stations near Krakow am See

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ostseewelle MP3 192 kbps
(((EBM-Radio))) MP3 320 kbps
80s80s Breakdance MP3
80s80s Soul Ballads MP3
Schranz.in - Hardtechno MP3 128 kbps
80s80 Summerhits 80er, sommer MP3
Ostseewelle - Weihnachts Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - Soft Hits MP3
Ostseewelle - West MP3 192 kbps
80s80s Alternative 80's, alternative / indie MP3
Schranz.in hardtechno, schranz MP3 128 kbps
Supermix MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Krakow am See

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agrarhistorisches Museum Agroneum
Agroneum
Agroneum Alt Schwerin
Agroneum Alt Schwerin
Alte Synagoge
Alte Ziegelei Benzin
Bildhauermuseum Prof. Wandschneider
Buchdruckmuseum und Heimatstube
Burgmuseum
DDR - Alltagsmuseum Malchow
Dorfmuseum Lohmen
Ernst Barlach Atelierhaus und Ausstellungsforum
Gertrudenkapelle
Geschichte der regionalen Elektrizitätsversorgung
Heimatmuseum
Karower Meiler
Kick in un wunner di
Kunstmuseum Kloster Malchow
Lehmmuseum Gnevsdorf
Malchower Stadtmühle
Mecklenburgisches Orgelmuseum Kloster Malchow
Natur-Museum Goldberg mit Bauerngarten
Norddeutsches Krippenmuseum
Orgelmuseum
Schau-Imkerei Bode
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Güstrow
Thünen-Museum-Tellow
Wassermühle Kuchelmiß
Wolhynier Museum Linstow

Libraries in Krakow am See

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Schule0.0
Bibliothek FHövpr0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Fahrbibliothek des Landkreises0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Lalendorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Malchow0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Uwe Johnson Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Krakow am See

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Krakow am See

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel an der Seepromenade
Ich weiß ein Haus am See
Nordischer Hof

Restaurants in Krakow am See

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

...ich weiss ein Haus am See
Bombay Express
Dat Rökerhus
Milano
Nordischer Hof
RabenHorst
Raststätte B 103
Rio Grande - Steakhaus
TREFF-Erlebnisgastronomie
Zum Reiterstübchen

Cafes in Krakow am See

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafe Zwerg
Marktbäckerei Hornung
Softeis & Imbiss Villa Rita

Gas Stations in Krakow am See

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Total Tankstelle

Banks in Krakow am See

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volks- und Raiffeisenbank

Breweries in Krakow am See

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mecklenburgische Brauerei Lübz GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Krakow am See

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Krakow am See

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neuruppin AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Krakow am See

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Malchower See
KMG Klinik Silbermühle
MediClin Reha-Zentrum Plau am See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Krakow am See

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Allerheiligen
Stadtkirche Krakow

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 Krakow am See

What is the population of Krakow am See?

Krakow am See has a population of 3,450 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

Is Krakow am See expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,932, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,200 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $411 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Krakow am See?

Krakow am See has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Krakow am See?

There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Krakow am See?

The median home value in Krakow am See is $82,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $411. The homeownership rate is 52.8%.

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