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Niedenstein, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Niedenstein is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 5,702. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,702 Population 473/sq mi density
1,030 ft Elevation 314 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,945 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,945 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $423/mo rent

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About Niedenstein

Niedenstein

Niedenstein is a small town and an officially recognized climatic spa in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse, Germany.

People

Population5,702
Density473/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,945

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$423
Ownership71.8%
Housing Units2,281

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Population5,702
Population Density473 / sq mi
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Coordinates51.2334°, 9.3103°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.8 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income$28,945

About Niedenstein

Niedenstein is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 5,702. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Niedenstein is $28,945, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 222 business establishments.

Income: Niedenstein vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,945
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)222

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Niedenstein is $84,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $423 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 71.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,281 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,600
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$423
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.8%
Owner-Occupied71.8%
Renter-Occupied28.2%
Housing Units2,281

Property Tax

Climate in Niedenstein

Niedenstein has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 538 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.7° 39.7
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -1.2° / 5.1° 29.8
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.4° 33.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 3.1° / 14.7° 30.1
May 12.4°C / 54°F 6.8° / 18° 60.8
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.6° 58.0
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.6° 68.1
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.3° 59.3
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19° 40.0
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.3° 40.8
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8° 39.3
Dec 2.4°C / 36°F 0° / 4.7° 38.5
Niedenstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates51.2334°N, 9.3103°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Germany avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 137 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 147 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 140 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 143 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 130 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 120 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 134 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 123 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 128 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 129 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 150 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 129 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 132 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 121 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 131 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 134 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 119 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 125 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 127 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in

Niedenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Niedenstein

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule - - - -
Louise-Schröder-Schule - - - -
Christine-Brückner-Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Niedenstein

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
_DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! #mashup, bass MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
ERF Plus christian MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
0nlineradio BACH bach, classic MP3 192 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
Radio Bob - Classic Rock - MP3
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
Radio bob - AAC
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
HARMONY.FM 80s MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock - MP3
Freies Radio Kassel - MP3 170 kbps
Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chill MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE melodic trance, trance MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance chillout, classical MP3 192 kbps
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Noise On FM dance, house MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3

Museums in Niedenstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ackerbürgermuseum "Alte Meierei"
Ackerbürgermuseum "Haus Leck"
Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum
Bademuseum
Besucherbergwerk Bertsch
Bienenkundliches Museum Kartause
Brauereimuseum Malsfeld
Caricatura
Deutsches Videothekenmuseum
documenta-Halle
Dommuseum Fritzlar
Eisenbahnmuseum
Energietechnikmuseum
Frühgeschichtliches Gehöft (Nachbau)
Fuldaschifffahrt
Gedenkstätte Breitenau
Glasmuseum
Grimmwelt
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bad Zwesten
Heimatmuseum Espenau
Heimatmuseum Gensungen
Heimatmuseum Udenhausen
Heimatstube Obermeiser
Henschel Museum
Hessische Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Bergbaugeschichte/Besucherstollen
Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Themenpark "Kohle & Energie"
Hessisches Kutschen- und Wagenmuseum
Hessisches Landesmuseum
Hirtenhaus
Historisches Bergamt Bergfreiheit
Klostermuseum Bad Emstal
Klostermuseum Hasungen
Korbmachermuseum Beiseförth
Landauer Wasserkunst
Lapidarium
Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald
Marmorbad
Mühlenmuseum
Museum für Film- und Videotechnik
Museum für Sepulkralkultur
Museum Hochzeitshaus Fritzlar
Museum Hof Helse
Museum Schloss Friedrichstein
Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe
Naturerlebnis Diemeltal
Naturkundemuseum
Naturparkzentrum Habichtswald
New Gallery
Polizeimuseum-Fritzlar
Regionalmuseum Wolfhager Land
Schachmuseum Lohfelden
Schauenburger Märchenwache
Schneewittchenhaus
Spohr Museum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Bad Wildungen
Technik-Museum Kassel
Währungsreform Museum 1948
Weißensteinflügel

Libraries in Niedenstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothek0.0
Artothek0.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bücherei Holzhausen0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
Bücherei Mönchehof0.0
Bücherei Mönchehof0.0
Bücherei Uttershausen0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld0.0
Mediothek Gudensberg0.0
Murhardsche Bibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
StadtBücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Vellmar0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Niederzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0

Farmers Markets in Niedenstein

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Markt
Anna Markt
Markthalle
Ossenplatz
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City

Hotels in Niedenstein

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landhotel & Gasthaus Altenburg
Landhotel Grischäfer
Parkhotel Emstaler Höhe
Sander Hof

Restaurants in Niedenstein

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bergcafe
Grischäfer
Hessenturm
Jausenstation Kirchberg
Klein Istanbul
La Perla
Parkhotel Emstaler Höhe
Sander Hof
Trattoria Toscana
Zur Märchenstraße

Cafes in Niedenstein

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café-Lädchen

Theatres in Niedenstein

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klosterspiele Merxhausen

Castles in Niedenstein

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Riede

Dentists in Niedenstein

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #96237943
zahnärzte bad emstal

Train Stations in Niedenstein

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bad Emstal-Sand

Banks in Niedenstein

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Schwalm-Eder
Raiffeisenbank Filiale Sand
Sparkasse
VR-Bank Chattengau eG

Gyms in Niedenstein

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vital Inn

Breweries in Niedenstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus 18*80
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Hütt-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Niedenstein

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Airports Near Niedenstein

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Alsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Amöneburg Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Hersfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Gießen Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield-Small Airport
Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hoherodskopf Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Homberg (Ohm) Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Huhnrain Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Johannisau Glider Field-Small Airport
Korbach Airfield-Small Airport
Langenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lauterbach Airfield-Small Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Plätzer Airfield-Small Airport
Pohlheim Airfield-Small Airport
Schotten Airfield-Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Wasserkuppe Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Niedenstein

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asklepios Fachklinik Fürstenhof Bad Wildungen
Klinik Quellental
Klinik Quellental
Klinik Wildetal
MEDIAN Klinik Mühlengrund – Klinik Alte Mühle
Median Klinik Mühlengrund Haus Junkerngrund
Wicker Klinik
Wildetal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niedenstein

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Kirche
Evangelische Kirche Ermetheis
Evangelische Kirche Kirchberg
Evangelische Kirche Metze
Evangelische Kirche Niedenstein
Evangelische Kirche Riede
Friedhofhalle
Kirche Bad Emstal Sand
Kirche Elmshagen
Kirche Wichdorf
St. Elisabeth

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 Niedenstein

What is the population of Niedenstein?

Niedenstein has a population of 5,702 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 473 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

Is Niedenstein expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,945, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $423 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 Niedenstein?

Niedenstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 6.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Niedenstein?

There are 222 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Niedenstein?

The median home value in Niedenstein is $84,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $423. The homeownership rate is 71.8%.

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