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Peine, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Peine is a mid-size city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 49,953. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
49,953 Population 977/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,296 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,296 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $465/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population49,953
Density977/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,296

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$465
Ownership50.8%
Housing Units19,981

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population49,953
Population Density977 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates52.3193°, 10.2352°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,131 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.2 inches (44 cm)
Median Household Income$29,296

About Peine

Peine is a mid-size city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 49,953. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Peine is $29,296, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,948 business establishments.

Income: Peine vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,296
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,948

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Peine is $93,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $465 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 19,981 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,000
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$465
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.8%
Owner-Occupied50.8%
Renter-Occupied49.2%
Housing Units19,981

Property Tax

Climate in Peine

Peine has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 48.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.5° / 5.1° 35.2
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9° 42.5
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.5° 38.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.5° 54.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 53.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.6° / 23.9° 68.8
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.7° 64.8
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.3° 50.6
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.8° 53.0
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.3° 47.3
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 47.2
Peine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area51.1 sq mi (132.5 km²)
Population Density977/sq mi
Coordinates52.3193°N, 10.2352°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Germany avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 148 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 128 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 129 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 108 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 65 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 73 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 114 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 108 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 113 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 93 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Peine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Peine

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wallschule Sally Perel - - - -
Grundschule Dungelbeck - - - -
Grundschule in der Südstadt - - - -
Gymnasium am Silberkamp - - - -
Eichendorffschule - - - -
Gunzelin-Realschule - - - -
VGS Haimwaldschule Vöhrum - - - -
Ratsgymnasium - - - -
Grund- und Hauptschule Burgschule - - - -
Bodenstedt-Wilhelmschule Peine - - - -
Pestalozzischule - - - -
Grundschule Essinghausen - - - -
Grundschule Stederdorf - - - -
IGS Peine - Integrierte Gesamtschule mit gymnasialer Oberstufe - - - -
Verlässliche Grundschule Fröbelschule - - - -
Berufsbildende Schulen des Landkreises Peine - - - -
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Radio Stations near Peine

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
Radio Hannover 100.0 pop MP3 128 kbps
Rock Antenne Biker Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
RADIO 21 Braunschweig pop, rock MP3
Radio Hannover - MP3 192 kbps
bigFM Niedersachsen - MP3
DARK MELODY ENTERTAINMENT - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tonkuhle public radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio FFN - 90er pop music MP3 192 kbps
RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens evergreens, rock MP3 320 kbps
Radio Hannover 100.0 - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Peine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antikriegshaus Sievershausen
Bauernhausmuseum
Deutsches Sandmuseum ´Sandwelten´
Dorfmuseum
Eisenzeithaus
Gut Steinhof - Landtechnik-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum (ehem. Wasserturm)
Heimatmuseum Eltze
Heimatmuseum Eltze
Heimatmuseum Holle
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Baddeckenstedt
Heimatstube Burgdorf
Kreismuseum Peine
KulturWerkStadt
Museum Schloss Salder
Museumsbahn Kali
Regional-Museum Sehnde
Stadtmuseum Burgdorf
Teerkuhlenmuseum
Torfstich
ZeitRäume Bodenstedt

Libraries in Peine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Ostfalia Hochschule0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei der Samtgemeinde Wathlingen0.0
Bücherei Dollbergen0.0
Bücherei Klein Bülten0.0
Bücherei Leiferde0.0
Bücherei Müden (Aller)0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Bücherfreunde Steterburg e.V.0.0
Gemeindebücherei Abbensen0.0
Kreisbücherei Edemissen0.0
Library0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Broitzem0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Lamme0.0
Ortsbücherei Watenbüttel0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Wathlingen0.0
Schüler-Bücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzgitter-Lebenstedt0.0
Stadtbücherei Burgdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine0.0
Stadtbücherei Peine0.0

Farmers Markets in Peine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
EMS Baustoffhandel e.K.
Hindenburgplatz
Lehndorfer Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Schwülper

Hotels in Peine

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Am Steinkamp Apartmenthaus
Best Western Hotel Peine Salzgitter
Hotel & Restaurant Schönau
Hotel Bürgerschänke
Hotel Restaurant Schützenhaus
Hotel Stadt Peine

Restaurants in Peine

31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alte Stadtwache
Asia Gourmet
bei Artour
Belgrad Grill
Bürger-Jäger-Heim
Cafe Couture
Center Court
Cyrano
Domino´s Pizza
Eixer Haus am See
Emmis Erbe
Gasthaus Zum Sundern
Gasthaus zur Sonne
Härke BrauereiAusschank
Hemingway
Hotel und Gaststätte Löns Krug Geffers
La Bruschetta
Madame Le - Sushi & Panasiatisch
Mephisto
Osteria Luce
PTG Werksgasthaus
Restaurant No. 90
Restaurant Peking
Steak & Grillhaus Argentina
Taormina
Theaterrestaurant Peiner Festsäle
Vereinsheim KGV Reitlahe e.V.
Vina
Wok Garden
Xin Hua
Zur Hollandsmühle

Cafes in Peine

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei und Cafe "Am Bahnhof"
Cafe Duo
Café Mitte Peine GmbH
DANIELS
Eiscafé Amary
Eiscafe Gondola
Eiscafe Venezia
McCafé
Rausch Schokoland
San Lorenzo Eiscafé

Cinemas in Peine

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astoria

Theatres in Peine

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forum Peine
Stadttheater Peiner Festsäle

Dentists in Peine

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Brietze
Dr. Broßeit
Dr. Männer
Dr. med. dent. Axel Winkelmann
Dr. Morig-Rademacher
Dres.Wegmann
Zahnarzt Dr. med. dent. Thomas Himstedt
Zahnarztpraxis Ali Özdemir

Veterinaries in Peine

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Friederike Schmidt

Train Stations in Peine

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peine

Gas Stations in Peine

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Elli Oil
Esso
Esso
Jet
LEO
LPG Autogas Brinkop & Brinkop
M1 Peine
SB Tanktreff
Star
TX energy

Banks in Peine

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commerzbank
Kreissparkasse Peine
Kreissparkasse Peine
Kreissparkasse Peine
Kreissparkasse Peine Geschäftsstelle Vöhrum
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Hildesheim Goslar Peine
Sparkasse Hildesheim Goslar Peine - SB-Filiale
Targo
Volksbank
Volksbank
Volksbank BraWo
Volksbank Peine
Volksbank Peine

Shopping Malls in Peine

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Galerie Peine

Gyms in Peine

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fischer Fitness

Breweries in Peine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOGLERS Braustube
Das Freie
Gemeinschaftsbrauhaus in der Alte Feuerwehr

Stadiums & Teams in Peine

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Peine

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 Peine

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Celle Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Faßberg Air Base-Medium Airport
Am Salzgittersee Airfield-Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Berliner Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Bollrich Airfield-Small Airport
Celle-Arloh Airfield-Small Airport
Dingelstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Gronau Airfield-Small Airport
Große Wiese Airfield-Small Airport
Großes Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Hasselfelde Airfield-Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hildesheim Airfield-Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Katensen private UL strip-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Oppershausen Airfield-Small Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield-Small Airport
Rote Wiese Glider Field-Small Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield-Small Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sassberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Scheuen Airfield-Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek-Small Airport
Stapelburg Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg at Wessein Airfield-Small Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uehrde Airfield-Small Airport
Uelzen Airfield-Small Airport
Ummern Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Wilsche Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Peine

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post
Postfiliale Vöhrum

Treatment Centers in Peine

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MEDIAN Salze Klinik Bad Salzdetfurth
Salzgrotte
Tagesklinik Fontheim
VAMED Rehaklinik Bad Salzdetfurth

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peine

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Hidaia Moschee
Christengemeinde Schalom Peine
Christusgemeinde Peine
DITIB Türkisch-Islamische Gemeinde zu Peine
Ev.-luth. Kirche Vöhrum
Evangelisch-lutherische Friedenskirchengemeinde
Friedhofkapelle Vöhrum
Heilig Kreuz
Horst Kapelle
Jehovas Zeugen
Kapelle
Martin-Luther Kirche
Martin-Lutherkirche
Michaels-Kirche
Neuapostilische Kirche
Sankt-Annen-Kirche
Sankt-Jakobi-Kirche
Sankt-Josef-Kirche
St. Barbara
St. Johannis Kirche
St.Johannis
Stadtmission Peine
Takva Moschee
Zu den heiligen Engeln

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

Things to See Near Peine

7 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Burg Steinbrück
⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Buch-Berg
  • • Lahberg
  • • Luhberg
  • • Roth-Berg
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Gedenkplakette Schacht Engelhardt
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Seilbahnberg

🇩🇪 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 Peine

What is the population of Peine?

Peine has a population of 49,953 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 977 people per square mile, spread across 51.1 square miles.

Is Peine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,296, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $465 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Peine?

Peine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Peine?

There are 1,948 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Peine?

The median home value in Peine is $93,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $465. The homeownership rate is 50.8%.

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