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Markersdorf, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Markersdorf is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,408. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,408 Population 187/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,355 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,355 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent

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About Markersdorf

Markersdorf

Markersdorf is a municipality in the district of Görlitz in Saxony, Germany, near to the eastern border with Poland.

People

Population4,408
Density187/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,355

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$352
Ownership77.7%
Housing Units1,763

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Population4,408
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates51.1333°, 14.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall30.9 inches (79 cm)
Median Household Income$26,355

About Markersdorf

Markersdorf is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 4,408. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Markersdorf is $26,355, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Markersdorf vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,355
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Markersdorf is $70,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 77.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,763 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$70,400
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.7%
Owner-Occupied77.7%
Renter-Occupied22.3%
Housing Units1,763

Property Tax

Climate in Markersdorf

Markersdorf has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 647 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -2.7° / 2.2° 44.1
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2.1° / 3.7° 35.4
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.4° / 8° 48.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 4° / 14.2° 36.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.7° 59.1
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22° 69.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 89.1
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.2° / 24.1° 78.5
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.6° / 18.8° 54.6
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.1° 46.1
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 42.9
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.2° 42.6
Markersdorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates51.1333°N, 14.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Germany avg
Snowfall 30.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,627 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 13, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 94 km
Jul 8, 2020 6 km N of Rudna, Poland M5.0 106 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 96 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 82 km
Jan 29, 2019 3 km S of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.9 102 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 86 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 90 km
Oct 5, 2003 4 km W of Rudna, Poland M4.8 101 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 96 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 86 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 89 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 75 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 97 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 93 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 99 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 95 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 90 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 92 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 92 km
Jul 23, 2008 4 km SSE of Radwanice, Poland M4.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Markersdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Markersdorf

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Markersdorf
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Radio Stations near Markersdorf

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cottbus MP3 192 kbps
OLaura misc MP3 128 kbps
Campusradio Leipzig country MP3 64 kbps
Antenne Halle pop, rock MP3 152 kbps
ARD Dolby Atmos Test synth-pop AAC 63 kbps
Spitzkunnersdorfer Dancewelle MP3 128 kbps
Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fonlord (CZ) ai art, black metal MP3 128 kbps
MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg 80er, 90er MP3 320 kbps
Radio Landeskrone discofox, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bautzen dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
radio WSW Zittau bautzen, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Hochschule Merseburg neoclassical MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Markersdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ackerbürgermuseum Reichenbach
Alte Pfefferküchlerei
Alte Weberstube
Bagger 1452 - SRS 1200
Bauernmuseum Teil I
Bauernmuseum Teil II
Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum
Dorfmuseum des Heimatvereins Eckartsberg
Dorfmuseum Markersdorf
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Freilichtmuseum AG Grubenbahn
Granitabbaumuseum Königshainer Berge
Heiliges Grab
Heimat- und Humboldtmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ostritz
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Historum
Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz
Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus
Kulturhistorisches Museum Franziskanerkloster
Luftfahrttechnisches Museum Rothenburg
Maschinenhaus
Městké muzeum Radnice
Městké muzeum Špitálek
Motorrad-Veteranen und Technik-Museum
Mühlenmuseum
Museum der Fotografie Görlitz
Museum Dittelsdorf
Museum Niesky
Museum of Cultural History and the Upper Lusatian Scientific Library
Muzeum Łużyckie
Muzeum Rolnicze Wsi
Muzeum v podstávkovém domě
Retro Remiza Mikułowa
Schlesisches Museum
Schlossareal Königshain
Schunkelhäusel
Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz
Stadtmuseum
Steinstock
Tagebau Berzdorf – Berzdorfer See
The Imperial Stronghold
Traktorenmuseum
Vesnické Muzeum
Völkerkundemuseum
Wetterstudio Ost - "Zittauer Gebirge"
Železniční muzeum

Libraries in Markersdorf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Bibliothek des Senckenberg Museums für Naturkunde0.0
Bibliothek Reichenbach0.0
Christian-Weise-Bibliothek0.0
Filia Dolnośląskiej Biblioteki Pedagogicznej w Zgorzelcu0.0
Filia Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu0.0
Filia nr 1 Miejskiej Biblioteki Publicznej w Zgorzelcu0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
knihovna Habartice0.0
Městská knihovna Frýdlant0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Obecní knihovna Černousy0.0
Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Görlitz0.0
Stadtbibliothek Niesky0.0
Umweltbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Markersdorf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mały Rynek
Marktplatz Hirschfelde
Targowisko Miejskie
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt/Frischemarkt

Hotels in Markersdorf

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marschall Duroc

Restaurants in Markersdorf

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alex
China-Thai
Gerichtskretscham
Zur Windmühle

Cafes in Markersdorf

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burghof
Kunstcafé & Atelier

Castles in Markersdorf

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Gersdorf

Dentists in Markersdorf

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #1312036999
Uta Broda

Veterinaries in Markersdorf

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Dr. med. vet. H. Thomas
Tierarztpraxis Besecke

Gas Stations in Markersdorf

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EPT - Tankstelle Markersdorf

Banks in Markersdorf

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Volksbank

Breweries in Markersdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bergquell-Brauerei
Brauhaus Nieder Seifersdorf
Eastsidebrew
Landskron Brau-Manufaktur
Privatbrauerei Eibau
Sud Ost

Stadiums & Teams in Markersdorf

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Markersdorf

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland 0.0 $0
Stok narciarski Dolina Szczęścia 0.0 $0
Pietkiewiczówka 0.0 $0
Szrenica Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Skiareál Černá Říčka 0.0 $0
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Skiareál Jizerský kopec 0.0 $0
Skiareál Mýtiny 0.0 $0
Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Jizerka 0.0 $0
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Tanvaldský špičák 0.0 $0
Dvoračky 0.0 $0
skiareál U Čápa 0.0 $0
Funpark 0.0 $0
Skiareál Rejdice 0.0 $0
Ski areál Janova hora 0.0 $0
Lyžařský vlek Stráň Čistá Voda 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Prezidentský expres 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Jizerka 0.0 $0

Airports Near Markersdorf

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rothenburg/Görlitz AirfieldMedium Airport
Bautzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bogatynia AirstripSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Česká Lípa AirfieldSmall Airport
Český Dub AirfieldSmall Airport
Choteč AirfieldSmall Airport
Chřibská AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottbus-Neuhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Drożków Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Druzcov u Lípy ULMSmall Airport
Dušníky Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Görlitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Gozdnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Hodkovice nad Mohelkou AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Libchava Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Horní Počáply AirstripSmall Airport
Hradčany AirfieldSmall Airport
Jestřabí v Krkonoších ULMSmall Airport
Jičín AirfieldSmall Airport
Jilemnice AirstripSmall Airport
Klix AirfieldSmall Airport
Kněžmost AirstripSmall Airport
Liberec AirfieldSmall Airport
Lipová Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Lomnice nad Popelkou AirfieldSmall Airport
Marianka AirfieldSmall Airport
Mladá Boleslav AirfieldSmall Airport
Mnichovo Hradiště AirportHRASmall Airport
Mříčná AirstripSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Polepy AirfieldSmall Airport
Příchvoj u Jičína ULMSmall Airport
Ramŝ AirfieldSmall Airport
Roudnice nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stará Paka AirfieldSmall Airport
Štětí AirstripSmall Airport
Studenec ULMSmall Airport
Terezín AirfieldSmall Airport
Všeň AirstripSmall Airport
Vyskeř ULSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Markersdorf

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Georgshaus
HOY-REHA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Markersdorf

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Erlöserkirche
Michaeliskirche

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 Markersdorf

What is the population of Markersdorf?

Markersdorf has a population of 4,408 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.

Is Markersdorf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 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 Markersdorf?

Markersdorf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 30.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Markersdorf?

There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Markersdorf?

The median home value in Markersdorf is $70,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 77.7%.

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