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Northeim, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Northeim is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 30,894. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
30,894 Population 472/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,429 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,429 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $418/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population30,894
Density472/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,429

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$418
Ownership44.8%
Housing Units12,358

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population30,894
Population Density472 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates51.7066°, 10.0000°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.5 inches (60 cm)
Median Household Income$29,429

About Northeim

Northeim is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 30,894. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Northeim is $29,429, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,205 business establishments.

Income: Northeim vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,429
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Northeim is $83,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $418 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 44.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 12,358 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,600
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$418
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.8%
Owner-Occupied44.8%
Renter-Occupied55.2%
Housing Units12,358

Property Tax

Climate in Northeim

Northeim has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.3°C / 33°F -2.3° / 2.9° 85.4
Feb 1°C / 34°F -2.2° / 4.2° 59.4
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.6° 66.0
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 3.1° / 13.9° 43.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.1° 63.1
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 9.9° / 20.9° 62.1
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.4° 79.1
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.2° 65.7
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 8.8° / 18.6° 61.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 5° / 13° 68.6
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.8° / 7.3° 69.8
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 83.4
Northeim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area65.5 sq mi (169.6 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates51.7066°N, 10.0000°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 23.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 124 km
Sep 23, 1999 3 km N of Wickede, Germany M3.1 148 km
Jul 22, 1998 6 km W of Welver, Germany M3.1 147 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 91 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 126 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 15 km
Feb 1, 2005 6 km N of Welver, Germany M2.9 141 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 25 km
May 17, 2004 4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany M2.8 149 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 59 km
Jan 25, 2005 5 km SSW of Ahlen, Germany M2.6 147 km
Feb 5, 1998 4 km SW of Möhnesee, Germany M2.6 134 km
Nov 21, 2000 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany M2.6 101 km
May 6, 2008 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany M2.6 105 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 63 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 128 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 42 km
May 31, 1999 6 km WSW of Ennigerloh, Germany M2.5 142 km
Sep 17, 2004 4 km SSE of Hamm, Germany M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Northeim has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Northeim

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule im Kirchtal - - - -
Schule am Wieter - - - -
Thomas-Mann-Schule - - - -
Gymnasium Corvinianum - - - -
BBS I - - - -
Martin-Luther-Schule - - - -
Astrid-Lindgren-Schule - - - -
Erich-Kästner-Schule - - - -
Berufsbildende Schulen II - - - -
Schule am Sultmer - - - -
Oberschule Northeim - - - -
Grundschule Langenholtensen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Northeim

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
90s90s - Lovesongs pop music MP3
Rock Antenne Biker Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen heiligenstadt, hits AAC 102 kbps
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
bigFM Niedersachsen - MP3
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
energy 93 eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Leinewelle - MP3 192 kbps
RADIO 21 Göttingen pop, rock MP3
Radio Tonkuhle public radio MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Northeim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alt-Freden-Sammlung
Bergbaumuseum Schachtanlage Knesebeck
Biodiversitätsmuseum
Burgmannshof
Dauerausstellung "Auf der Spur europäischer Zwangsarbeit. Südniedersachsen 1939-1945"
Europäisches Brotmuseum
Gaußhaus
Gaußmuseum
Geotop-Station Tongrube Willershausen
Geowissenschaftliches Museum der Universität Göttingen
Günter Grass Archiv-Haus
Heimatkundliches Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Greene
Heimatmuseum Moringen
Heimatmuseum Nikolausberg
Heimatmuseum Waake
Heimatmuseum Wulften
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Gittelde
Heinrich Sohnrey Archiv
KERAMIK-UM
Kloster Brunshausen
KZ-Gedenkstätte Moringen
Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Museum am Thie
Museuʍ of Knowledge
Naturmuseum Seeburger See
Nörten-Hardenberger Fachwerkausstellung
Physicalisches Cabinet
Portal zur Geschichte
Postmuseum
PS.SPEICHER
PS.SPEICHER Sammlung Automobil
PS.SPEICHER Sammlung Kleinwagen
PS.SPEICHER Sammlung LKW + Bus
PS.SPEICHER Schatzkammer / Sammlung Motorrad
Städtisches Museum
Städtisches Museum Seesen
Stadtmuseum Einbeck – Fahrradmuseum
Steinarbeiter-Museum
Torhaus-Galerie
Wilhelm-Busch-Haus
Wilhelm-Busch-Mühle

Libraries in Northeim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ausleihcontainer0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Forstwissenschaften0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Kulturwissenschaften0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Medizin0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Physik0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek der Abteilung für deutsche Rechtsgeschichte & Römisches Recht und Gemeines Recht0.0
Bibliothek der Abteilung für Kriminologie0.0
Bibliothek der Abteilung für Römisches und Gemeines Recht0.0
Bibliothek der Fakultät für Geowissenschaften und Geographie0.0
Bibliothek des Althistorischen Seminars0.0
Bibliothek des Deutsch-Chinesischen Instituts für Rechtswissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek des Instituts für Völkerrecht und Europarecht0.0
Bibliothek des Lehrstuhls für Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie0.0
Bibliothek des Mathematischen Instituts0.0
Bibliothek Waldweg0.0
Bücherei der Corvinusgemeimde0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bovenden Nebenstelle Harste0.0
Gemeindebücherei Waake0.0
Hans-Litten-Archiv0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Learning Resources Center0.0
Medienzentrum0.0
Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen0.0
Ortsbücherei Rosdorf0.0
Schulbibliothek OHG0.0
Stadtarchiv Göttingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek - Zweigstelle Geismar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Einbeck0.0
Stadtbibliothek Göttingen0.0
Stadtbücherei - Zweigstelle Elliehausen0.0
Stadtbücherei - Zweigstelle Grone0.0
Stadtbücherei - Zweigstelle Nikolausberg0.0
Stadtbücherei - Zweigstelle Roringen0.0
Stadtbücherei - Zweigstelle Weende0.0
Stadtbücherei Seesen0.0
SUB - Historisches Gebäude0.0
Verbundzentrale des GBV0.0
Zentralbibliothek der Juristischen Fakultät0.0
Zentralbibliothek der Juristischen Fakultät im Blauen Turm0.0

Farmers Markets in Northeim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelebser Feierabendmarkt
Johanniskirchhof
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Bovenden
Wochenmarkt Göttingen

Hotels in Northeim

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goldener Löwe
Hotel Deutsche Eiche
Hotel Deutsches Haus
Hotel Freigeist
Hotel Schere
Hotel Sonne
Landhaus Leineturm

Restaurants in Northeim

29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
Alt-Northeim
Aperitivo
Ché
Chennai Masala
Delfi
Dinx Gastro Autohof Northeim
Dynastie
Gasthaus Zur Linde
Gasthaus zur Schere
Goldener Löwe
Golfrestaurant Sachsenross Levershausen
Hotel
Jägerkrug
Kaisergarten
Leinetaler Feinfischräucherei
Lux Saalbau
Marktstube
Matroschka
Mykonos
Northeimer Seeterassen
Pipapo Northeim
Restaurant Leineturm
Testa's
Tie Break
Wirtshaus St. Blasien
Zum Braunen Hirsch
Zum Wieterturm
Zur Deutschen Eiche

Cafes in Northeim

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro am Bahnhof
Blero
Café "Mein Lieblingsplatz"
Cafe Ahrens
Cafe am Markt
Café Hoa
Café im Theater der Nacht
Eiscafe Cortina
Eiscafe Cortina
Freundschaft
J. F. Cafe
Lammouni
mannamia
mannamia
My Boba
Rolf

Cinemas in Northeim

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neue Schauburg

Theatres in Northeim

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theater der Nacht
Waldbühne

Clinics in Northeim

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hausarztpraxis Northeim
MVZ Northeim
NZG GbR Dialyse (Standort Northeim)

Dentists in Northeim

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G. Lodde
H. Denden
J. Hasselberg
Pollok & Stark
Raiser
Rottwinkel
Zahnarztpraxis am Sultmer

Veterinaries in Northeim

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #359919944

Train Stations in Northeim

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northeim (Hannover)

Bus Stations in Northeim

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gardekürassierstraße
ZOB Northeim

Gas Stations in Northeim

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ARAL
CLASSIC
DE #255490921
Esso
Marktkauf Tankstelle
Shell

Banks in Northeim

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commerzbank
Postbank
Sparda-Bank
Sparkasse
Targobank
Volksbank Einbeck
Volksbank Göttingen

Shopping Malls in Northeim

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Center Northeim

Gyms in Northeim

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Body Lounge
EasyFitness

Golf Courses in Northeim

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Göttingen-Kurs

Breweries in Northeim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Scholar Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Northeim

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Northeim

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Northeim

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Eisenach-Kindel AirportEIBMedium Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Am Salzgittersee Airfield-Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Langensalza Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Bisperode Airfield-Small Airport
Bleicherode Airfield-Small Airport
Bollrich Airfield-Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield-Small Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Eimbeckhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Gotha-Ost Airfield-Small Airport
Gronau Airfield-Small Airport
Große Wiese Airfield-Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hildesheim Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenstein UL-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip-Small Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Mühlhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield-Small Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield-Small Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield-Small Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sassberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Stapelburg Airfield-Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uehrde Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Zierenberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Northeim

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
DPD
GLS
Postfiliale
Poststation im Rewe-Markt
UPS

Treatment Centers in Northeim

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Therapiezentrum OPEN
VITREA Klinik am See Bad Gandersheim
VITREA Roswithaklinik Bad Gandersheim

Churches & Religious Organizations in Northeim

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostelkirche
Bethaus
Corvinuskirche
Evangelisch-freikirchliche Gemeinde Northeim – Baptisten
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Klosterkirche St. Marien
Lukas Kirche
Neuapostolische Kirche Northeim
St. Marien
St. Martini
St. Martini-Kirche
St. Mauritius
St.-Sixti-Kirche
Türkisch Islamische Gemeinde zu Northeim e.V.
Zeugen Jehovas

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 Northeim

What is the population of Northeim?

Northeim has a population of 30,894 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 65.5 square miles.

Is Northeim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,429, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $418 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Northeim?

Northeim has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 23.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Northeim?

There are 1,205 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Northeim?

The median home value in Northeim is $83,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $418. The homeownership rate is 44.8%.

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