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Merzdorf, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Merzdorf is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 980. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
980 Population 48/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,677 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,677 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $349/mo rent

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People

Population980
Density48/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,677

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$349
Ownership85.9%
Housing Units392

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population980
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates51.4000°, 13.5333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,677

About Merzdorf

Merzdorf is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 980. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Merzdorf is $26,677, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Merzdorf vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,677
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Merzdorf is $69,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $349 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 85.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 392 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$69,800
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$349
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.9%
Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.1%
Housing Units392

Property Tax

Climate in Merzdorf

Merzdorf has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 551 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.5° 44.7
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -2° / 5.1° 34.1
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.3° / 9.2° 39.6
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.2° 27.3
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.7° 55.8
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.1° 51.6
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.3° 67.4
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.1° 60.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.1° 45.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 39.0
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.1° 42.9
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -1° / 4.4° 42.9
Merzdorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates51.4000°N, 13.5333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 129 km
Jan 16, 1990 Poland M4.1 143 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 147 km
Apr 10, 1990 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland M3.8 134 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 89 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 118 km
Oct 19, 1994 4 km SSW of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.7 141 km
Apr 7, 1993 4 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 147 km
Jan 6, 1994 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.6 122 km
Dec 31, 1994 6 km NE of Lwówek ?l?ski, Poland M3.6 150 km
Jun 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 148 km
Dec 27, 1994 5 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 143 km
Aug 5, 1994 3 km NE of Gryfów ?l?ski, Poland M3.5 139 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 141 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 110 km
Jan 5, 1994 3 km SSW of Nowogrodziec, Poland M3.4 131 km
Jan 15, 1994 5 km ESE of W?gliniec, Poland M3.4 124 km
Nov 5, 1992 4 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.4 143 km
Sep 13, 1994 3 km ENE of Lwówek ?l?ski, Poland M3.4 149 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Merzdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Merzdorf

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oberschule Prösen
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Radio Stations near Merzdorf

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sachsen-Anhalt MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sachsen MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dresden local, pop AAC
Antenne Sachsen 70s, 80s AAC
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir 2010er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
R.SA 80er Disco 80er, disco MP3
ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
coloRadio community radio, dresden MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Lebkuchen Radio christmas, weihnachten MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrock MP3 128 kbps
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 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

Museums in Merzdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Lateinschule
Bauernmuseum Zabeltitz
Bergbaumuseum Glückauf-Schacht Mehren
Besucherbergwerk F60
Biotürme Lauchhammer
Brikettfabrik Louise
Brikettfabrik Louise
city museum meissen
Dommuseum Meißen
Eisenbahnmuseum Weinböhla
Elster Natoureum
Elstermühle Plessa
Feuerwehrmuseum
Flugplatzausstellung Bunkeranlage Granit
Handarbeitsmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Wahrenbrück
Heimatstube
Käthe-Kollwitz-Haus
Kreismuseum Finsterwalde
Kulturscheune
Meissener Porzellanmanufaktur
Mitteldeutsches Marionettentheatermuseum
Mühlenhofmuseum
Museum Nünchritz
Naturparkzentrum erlebnisREICH
Park der Bergbaurelikte
Prälatenhaus
Sächsisches Feuerwehrmuseum Zeithain
Städtisches Zentrum für Geschichte und Kunst
Stadtmuseum
Technikmuseum
Terence Hill Museum
Velocium – Die sächsische Fahrrad-Erlebniswelt
Weißgerbermuseum

Libraries in Merzdorf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek von Sankt Afra0.0
Bibliothek Weinböhla0.0
Fachbibliothek Ev. Medienzentrale Sachsen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek "Bücherstube"0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Ebersbach0.0
Haus 50.0
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Riesa0.0
Municipal Library of Finsterwalde0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kirchhain0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lommatzsch0.0
Stadtbibliothek Meißen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Radeburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Riesa0.0

Farmers Markets in Merzdorf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grüner Wochenmarkt
Lummscher Krautmarkt
Markt
Marktplatz Elsterwerda
Wochenmarkt Brauhausstraße
Wochenmarkt Weinböhla

Restaurants in Merzdorf

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Auencafé"
Sportlerheim Frauenhain

Cafes in Merzdorf

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hasenschänke
Land-Café

Train Stations in Merzdorf

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frauenhain

Gas Stations in Merzdorf

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lausitz-Propan GmbH
Lausitz-Propan GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Merzdorf

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Ski Resorts Near Merzdorf

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 Merzdorf

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Altes Lager AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Brauna AirfieldSmall Airport
Bronkow AirfieldSmall Airport
Bynovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh AirfieldSmall Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Nardt AirfieldSmall Airport
Oehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reinsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Schwarzheide/Schipkau AirfieldSmall Airport
Spremberg-Welzow AirfieldSmall Airport
Torgau-Beilrode AirfieldSmall Airport
Usti Nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Merzdorf

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Elbland Rehabilitationsklinik Großenhain

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merzdorf

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen

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 Merzdorf

What is the population of Merzdorf?

Merzdorf has a population of 980 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 20.4 square miles.

Is Merzdorf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,677, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 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 Merzdorf?

Merzdorf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Merzdorf?

There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Merzdorf?

The median home value in Merzdorf is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 85.9%.

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