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Lage, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Lage is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 34,885. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 34,885 |
| Population Density | 979 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9922°, 8.7930° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,416 |
About Lage
Lage is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 34,885. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Lage vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,416 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,361 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $402 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.6% |
| Housing Units | 13,954 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lage
Lage has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 937 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9922°N, 8.7930°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Lage has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Lage
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realschule Lage | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium der Stadt Lage | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule der Stadt Lage | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Ehrentrup | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Heiden | - | - | - | - |
| Albert-Schweitzer-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Waddenhausen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Müssen | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Kachtenhausen | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum Werreanger | - | - | - | - |
| Offene Ganztagsschule an der Grundschule Ehrentrup | - | - | - | - |
| Sporthalle | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Lage | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Ehrentrup | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Hasselbachschule | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule Lage | - | - | - | - |
| Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Lemgo-West | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lage
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gütersloh | borgholzhausen, clarholz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hochstift | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bielefeld | bielefeld, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Herford | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR COSMO -- (https) | diversity, global | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio WAF | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lippe | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alternativeworld | alternative, brit pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe | - | UNKNOWN | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ | bielefeld, campus radio | MP3 | |
| Coco und Jambo | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Bethel | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Larmo | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TeutoRadio | - | MP3 | |
| move IT Radio | edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HCJB | christian | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Gay Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Westfalica | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Lage
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologisches Fenster am Münster | ||||
| Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen | ||||
| Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Kleinenbremen | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Car-Museum "der kleine Lemgoer" | ||||
| Daniel-Pöppelmann-Haus | ||||
| Dehmer Heimatstube | ||||
| Deutsche Märchen- und Wesersagenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Tabak- und Zigarrenmuseum | ||||
| Dobergmuseum - Geologisches Museum OWL | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Schlangen | ||||
| Dorfschulmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Kirchlengern | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Detmold | ||||
| Friseurmuseum Bielefeld | ||||
| Friseurmuseum Bielefeld | ||||
| Furlmühle | ||||
| Fürstliches Residenzschloss Detmold | ||||
| Gerberei Museum Enger | ||||
| Hammerschmiede Gnuse | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimathäuser Stukenbrock | ||||
| Heimathof | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Löhne | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ostenland | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatzentrum Senne | ||||
| Hermanneum | ||||
| Herrenhaus | ||||
| Historische Trafoturmstation Schlangen Mitte | ||||
| Historisches Museum Bielefeld | ||||
| Historisches Museum Bielefeld | ||||
| Historisches Museum im Marstall | ||||
| Holzhandwerksmuseum I | ||||
| Holzhandwerksmuseum II | ||||
| Karnevalsmuseum | ||||
| Kleinbahn Museum | ||||
| Klimaerlebniswelt Oerlinghausen | ||||
| Krankenhausmuseum | ||||
| Krankenhausmuseum | ||||
| Lippisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Lippisches Landesmuseum - naturkundliche Sammlung | ||||
| LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Volkskunde | ||||
| LWL-Industriemuseum Ziegeleimuseum in Lage | ||||
| Marta Herford | ||||
| MuMa - Murnau & Massolle Forum | ||||
| MuMa - Murnau & Massolle Forum | ||||
| Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Hexenbürgermeisterhaus | ||||
| Museum Huelsmann | ||||
| Museum Junkerhaus Lemgo | ||||
| Museumshof | ||||
| Museumshof Senne | ||||
| Museumshof Senne | ||||
| Museumsschule Hiddenhausen | ||||
| NABU Natur-Infozentrum Senne | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum im Marstall | ||||
| Ölmühle mit Wasserrad | ||||
| Ortsgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Ostblock | ||||
| Ostblock | ||||
| Rauchfang | ||||
| Rehmer Heimathaus | ||||
| Residenzmuseum Schloß Neuhaus | ||||
| Rotkreuzgeschichtliche Sammlung in Westfalen-Lippe | ||||
| Rürupsmühle | ||||
| Sammlung Nachtmann | ||||
| Schau zur Herforder Münzgeschichte | ||||
| Stationärmotoren Museum | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Volkssternwarte Paderborn | ||||
| Wald- und Forstmuseum | ||||
| Weserrenaissance-Museum | ||||
| Widukind-Museum | ||||
| Zellentrakt | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage |
Libraries in Lage
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Paderborn / Außenstelle Schloß Neuhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Asemissen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hiddesen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Schlangen | 0.0 | |||||
| Christliche Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| Corves Mühle | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Augustdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Johannes Baptist | 0.0 | |||||
| Lippische Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek des Städtischen Gymnasiums Löhne | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Bibliothek Herzzentrum Bad Oeynhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Senne Bücherei Hövelhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Herford | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei (Bürgerhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bünde | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Detmold | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Enger | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lemgo | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Löhne | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Baumheide | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Baumheide | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Heepen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Heepen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Schildesche | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Schildesche | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Sennestadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Stieghorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Stieghorst | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lage
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britta-und-Ulrich-Findeisen-Platz | |||||
| Bünder Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Hausberge | |||||
| Heckewerthplatz | |||||
| Markt Schildesche | |||||
| Markt Schildesche | |||||
| Markt Sennestadt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Stieghorst | |||||
| Marktplatz Stieghorst | |||||
| Ostmarkt | |||||
| Ostmarkt | |||||
| Salzhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hövelhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Inowroclaw-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Wear-Valley-Platz |
Hotels in Lage
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lage
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lage
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lage
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lage
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lage
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lage
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lage
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lage
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lage
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lage
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lage
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lage
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman's Craft | ||||
| BrauArt LamaSan | ||||
| Havarie | ||||
| Josefs Bräu | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Strate Detmold |
Stadiums & Teams in Lage
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| KüchenTrend Sportarena Brake | ||
| Leineweberring | ||
| Radrennbahn | ||
| Sportplatz Milse |
Ski Resorts Near Lage
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lage
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lage
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Lieme |
Treatment Centers in Lage
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ärztehaus | ||
| Bad Oexen | ||
| Berolina Klinik Löhne | ||
| Brunnenklinik | ||
| Cecilien-Klinik | ||
| Dr. Becker Brunnen-Klinik | ||
| Klinik Bad Oexen | ||
| Komfortklinik (Klinikum Bielefeld) | ||
| MATERNUS-Klinik für Rehabilitation GmbH & Co. KG | ||
| Medi Esthetic | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik am Burggraben Bad Salzuflen | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik NRZ Bad Salzuflen | ||
| Medizinisches Zentrum für Gesundheit Bad Lippspringe MZG-Westfalen | ||
| MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg | ||
| MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg | ||
| Reha-Klinik Lipperland | ||
| Rehazentrum Salutaris | ||
| Salinenklinik Bad Salzuflen | ||
| Salzetalklinik | ||
| Teutoburger-Wald-Klinik | ||
| VitaSol PräventionsWelt | ||
| Weserlandklinik Bad Seebruch | ||
| Zentrum für Diabetes, Nieren- und Hochdruck-Krankheiten MVZ GmbH |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lage
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bibelgemeinde Lage | |
| Christengemeinde | |
| Christusgemeinde (SELK) | |
| DITIB Moschee Lage | |
| E.L.I.A. Gemeinde | |
| EFGL Ehlenbruch | |
| Erlöserkirche | |
| Evang. Freie Gemeinde Pivitsheide | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Lage (Baptisten) | |
| Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Heiden | |
| Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Lieme | |
| Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Sylbach | |
| Evangelische-reformierte Kirche Pivitsheide | |
| Evangeliums Christen Gemeinde e.V. | |
| Evangeliums-Christen-Baptisten-Gemeinde Lage e.V. | |
| Freikirchliche Baptistengemeinde | |
| Heilig-Geist-Kirche | |
| IGMG Moschee Lage | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lage
What is the population of Lage?
Lage has a population of 34,885 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 979 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.
Is Lage expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,416, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $402 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Lage?
Lage 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 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 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lage?
There are 1,361 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lage?
The median home value in Lage is $80,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $402. The homeownership rate is 55.4%.