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Meissen, Germany
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Meissen is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 28,492. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
Economy
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| Population | 28,492 |
| Population Density | 1,933 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1616°, 13.4737° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,518 |
About Meissen
Meissen is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 28,492. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Meissen vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,518 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,111 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $87,000 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $435 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 20.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 20.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Housing Units | 11,397 |
Property Tax
Climate in Meissen
Meissen has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 647 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1616°N, 13.4737°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Meissen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Meissen
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule - Freie Werkschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Afra-Grundschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Arita-Grundschule | — | — | — | — |
| Kalkbergschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Werkschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Berufliches Schulzentrum Meißen-Radebeul, Standort Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Pestalozzi - Oberschule | — | — | — | — |
| Schule "An der Nassau" Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Kalkbergschule | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnasium Franziskaneum | — | — | — | — |
| Triebischtalschule | — | — | — | — |
| Questenberg Grundschule | — | — | — | — |
| Medizinische Berufsfachschule am Elblandklinikum Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Werkschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Johannesschule | — | — | — | — |
| Landesgymnasium St. Afra zu Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Agentur für Arbeit - Bildungszentrum Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildungszentrum Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Ganztagsschule Käbschütztal | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Werkschule Meißen e.V. | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule - Freie Werkschule Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Landesgymnasium St. Afra zu Meißen | — | — | — | — |
| Klinik- und Krankenhausschule | — | — | — | — |
| bsw Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft gGmbH, Bildungszentrum Riesa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Meissen
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sachsen-Anhalt | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sachsen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dresden | local, pop | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | — | AAC | |
| R.SA 80er Disco | 80er, disco | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir | 2010er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Antenne Sachsen | 70s, 80s | AAC | |
| Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht | erzgebirge, heimat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erzgebirgs Weihnacht | erzgebirge, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| coloRadio | community radio, dresden | MP3 | |
| ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Lebkuchen Radio | christmas, weihnachten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschrock | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SATzentrale Deluxe | discofox+schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| coloRadio+Zett | coloradio, dab+ | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Apollo radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| coloZett | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg | 2000er, 70er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | — | AAC | |
| Radio InPulz | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | — | AAC | |
| Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio | christmas | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Meissen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Lateinschule | ||||
| Amalie-Dietrich-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Bahnbetriebswerk Nossen | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Zabeltitz | ||||
| Begegnung an der Elbe | ||||
| Berg- und Lusthaus Hoflößnitz | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Glückauf-Schacht Mehren | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk "Tagesstrecke Oberes Revier Burgk" | ||||
| Bilzmuseum | ||||
| Bürgerhaus und Museum für ländliches Brauchtum | ||||
| city museum meissen | ||||
| Clemens-Winkler-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Deutsches Stuhlbaumuseum | ||||
| Dommuseum Meißen | ||||
| Ehemalige Königliche Schrotfabrik | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Dresden | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Weinböhla | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Wilsdruff | ||||
| Elbe-Schleppkahn Zille Waldtraut | ||||
| Flugplatzausstellung Bunkeranlage Granit | ||||
| Fort Henry | ||||
| Handarbeitsmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Schloss Burgk | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wilsdruff | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Kötzschenbroda | ||||
| Heimatstube Sörnewitz | ||||
| Historicum | ||||
| IG Modelleisenbahn Meißen -1999- e.V. | ||||
| Institut für Mineralogie | ||||
| Karl-May-Museum | ||||
| Käthe-Kollwitz-Haus | ||||
| Kustodie | ||||
| Lügenmuseum | ||||
| Meissener Porzellanmanufaktur | ||||
| Modellstraßenbahnclub der DVB AG e.V. | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Münchner Platz Memorial Dresden | ||||
| Museum Coswig | ||||
| Museum Hofmühle | ||||
| Museum im Saalbau | ||||
| Museum Nünchritz | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Großvoigtsberg | ||||
| Nudelmuseum Riesa | ||||
| Prälatenhaus | ||||
| Puppentheatersammlung | ||||
| Robotron Museum | ||||
| Sächsisches Feuerwehrmuseum Zeithain | ||||
| Saxstall | ||||
| Schleinitz | ||||
| Schmalspurbahnmuseum Löthain | ||||
| Schul und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Schulze-Mühle | ||||
| Stadt- und Bergbaumuseum Freiberg | ||||
| Städtisches Zentrum für Geschichte und Kunst | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Sternwarte Radebeul | ||||
| Terence Hill Museum | ||||
| terra mineralia Mineralienausstellung | ||||
| Velocium – Die sächsische Fahrrad-Erlebniswelt | ||||
| Windbergbahnmuseum |
Libraries in Meissen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ärztebibliothek Radebeul | 0.0 | |||||
| Ärztebibliothek Radebeul | 0.0 | |||||
| Bergarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Bergsportbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bergsportbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Bannewitz im Bürgerhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Bannewitz im Bürgerhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Coswig | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Cotta | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Cotta | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Max-Planck-Institut für Physik komplexer Systeme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gorbitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gorbitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Pieschen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Pieschen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Plauen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Plauen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rabenau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Südvorstadt „Anne Frank“ | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Südvorstadt „Anne Frank“ | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek von Sankt Afra | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Weinböhla | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek WGR | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek WGR | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Obergruna | 0.0 | |||||
| disputhek | 0.0 | |||||
| disputhek | 0.0 | |||||
| Esperanto-Zentrum "Marie Hankel" | 0.0 | |||||
| Esperanto-Zentrum "Marie Hankel" | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek Ev. Medienzentrale Sachsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek "Bücherstube" | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Ebersbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Halsbrücke | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannes Ludewig Bibliothek Cossebaude | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannes Ludewig Bibliothek Cossebaude | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Riesa | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Peter-Sodann-Bibliothek eG "... wider dem vergehen" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Freiberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lommatzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meißen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radebeul-Ost | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radebeul-Ost | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radebeul-West | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radebeul-West | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Radeburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Riesa | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Wilsdruff | 0.0 | |||||
| Town Library Nossen | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek "Georgius Agricola" | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek Tharandt / Forstwesen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meissen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coswiger Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Freitaler Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Freitaler Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Grüner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Kopernikusstraße | |||||
| Kopernikusstraße | |||||
| Lummscher Krautmarkt | |||||
| Markttreiben in Pesterwitz | |||||
| Markttreiben in Pesterwitz | |||||
| Münchner Platz | |||||
| Naturmarkt Tharandter Wald | |||||
| Obermarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Brauhausstraße | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Weinböhla | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Wilsdruff |
Hotels in Meissen
22 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Meissen
61 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Meissen
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Meissen
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Meissen
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Meissen
7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Meissen
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Meissen
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Meissen
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meissen
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meissen
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Meissen
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Meissen
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Meissen
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Meissen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler Brauerei Coswig Schröter & Krutz GbR | ||||
| Brauhaus am Bahnhof | ||||
| Brauhaus Radebeul | ||||
| Braumanufaktur Radebeul | ||||
| Braumanufaktur Radebeul | ||||
| Braumanufaktur sudfrei | ||||
| Braumanufaktur sudfrei | ||||
| Hausbrauerei Schiller | ||||
| Hausbrauerei Schiller | ||||
| Lohrmanns | ||||
| Lohrmanns | ||||
| Lohrmanns | ||||
| Lohrmanns | ||||
| Urbanowicz Braukollektiv |
Stadiums & Teams in Meissen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Meissen
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Winterwelt Rehefeld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Altenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift am Rotterhang | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wintersport in Steina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Meissen
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden Airport | DRS | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bronkow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Charvátce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chomutov Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dušníky Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großenhain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lukla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Most Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirna-Pratzschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Schwarzheide/Schipkau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teplice Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Terezín Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Usti Nad Labem Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Meissen
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| DHL Paketshop | |
| GLS | |
| GLS | |
| Hermes | |
| Hermes | |
| Theater-Passage |
Treatment Centers in Meissen
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aktiv am Dom Reha | ||
| Elbland Rehabilitationsklinik Großenhain | ||
| Geriatrische Rehabilitationsklinik Dresden-Löbtau | ||
| Praxis Dr. med. Christoph Justus | ||
| Versorgungszentrum Städtisches Klinikum Dresden-Friedrichstadt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meissen
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Allerheiligenkapelle | |
| Dom zu Meißen | |
| Frauenkirche | |
| Gebetsraum Al-Huda | |
| Heilsarmee Korps Meißen | |
| Jesus Zentrum Meißen christliche Gemeinde e.V. | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Kirche Miltitz | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche - Gemeinde Meißen | |
| Nikolaikirche | |
| Sankt Martini | |
| St. Afra Kirche | |
| St. Agnes Kapelle | |
| St. Andreas | |
| St. Benno Kirche | |
| St. Michaeliskirche | |
| St. Urbanskirche | |
| St. Wolfgangskirche | |
| Stadtfriedhof Meißen |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Meissen?
Meissen has a population of 28,492 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,933 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
Is Meissen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,518, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $435 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Meissen?
Meissen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Meissen?
There are 1,111 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Meissen?
The median home value in Meissen is $87,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $435. The homeownership rate is 20.4%.