Penig, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Penig is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 10,557. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 10,557 |
| Population Density | 335 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9334°, 12.7042° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,190 |
About Penig
Penig is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 10,557. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Penig vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,190 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,200 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $361 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 53.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.3% |
| Housing Units | 4,223 |
Property Tax
Climate in Penig
Penig has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9334°N, 12.7042°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Penig has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.5").
Schools in Penig
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrich-Eduard-Bilz Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Freies Gymnasium Penig | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Penig
63 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | - | AAC | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht | erzgebirge, heimat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio | christmas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) | bürgerradio, freies radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge | - | AAC | |
| Radio InPulz | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | - | AAC | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leipziger allerlei | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Penig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Stall | ||||
| August Horch Museum | ||||
| Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe" | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Brandschutzkabinett | ||||
| Buchdruckerei-Museum | ||||
| Bulldog-Museum | ||||
| Burg Gnandstein | ||||
| Dampfmaschinenhalle | ||||
| Das kleinste Museum der Region | ||||
| Dentalhistorisches Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielemuseum | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“ | ||||
| Esche-Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fluchtmuseum | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz Außengelände | ||||
| Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau | ||||
| Galerie am Domhof | ||||
| Galerie des Museums der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Härtelhaus | ||||
| Haus der Heimatkunde | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Fronfeste | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kitzscher | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas | ||||
| Herrrenhaus | ||||
| Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW | ||||
| Hofmannsche Sammlung | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| Huthaus St. Lampertus | ||||
| Industrie-Museum Andrä | ||||
| Industriemuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus | ||||
| Karl-May-Haus Hohenstein-Ernstthal | ||||
| KFZ-Museum Andrä | ||||
| KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen | ||||
| Korbsammlung Schönbach | ||||
| Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein | ||||
| Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach | ||||
| Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz | ||||
| Kur- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Lapidarium | ||||
| Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis | ||||
| Lutherstube | ||||
| Marianne Brandt Haus | ||||
| Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett | ||||
| Mining Museum Reinsdorf | ||||
| Modellbahnwelt Waldenburg | ||||
| Museum Alte Ziegelei | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz | ||||
| Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz | ||||
| Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur | ||||
| Museum Gunzenhauser | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Markersdorf-Taura | ||||
| Naturalienkabinett und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz | ||||
| Neuer Stall | ||||
| Oflag IV-C | ||||
| Oldtimer- und Technikverein Fockendorf | ||||
| Papiermuseum Fockendorf | ||||
| Phänomenia | ||||
| Priesterhäuser Zwickau | ||||
| Quellenhof | ||||
| Robert-Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Sächsisches Nutzfahrzeugmuseum | ||||
| Schanzenmühle | ||||
| Scheune | ||||
| Schloss Rochlitz | ||||
| Schloss Rochsburg | ||||
| Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schwind-Pavillon | ||||
| Seigerturm | ||||
| Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Stiefelmuseum | ||||
| Straßenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis | ||||
| Tetzner Museum | ||||
| Textil- und Rennsportmuseum TRM | ||||
| Tischlereimuseum | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Traktormuseum Wyhra | ||||
| Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz | ||||
| Villa Esche | ||||
| Waldmuseum | ||||
| Weihnachtsberg | ||||
| Wohngebäude | ||||
| Zum Dorbochn |
Libraries in Penig
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Aktienspinnerei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek - Hans Zesewitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek BA Glauchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Grüna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Grüna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reinsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rochlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederau | 0.0 | |||||
| Brünloser Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990 | 0.0 | |||||
| Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 1990 | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Auerbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Borna | 0.0 | |||||
| Patentinformationszentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Patentinformationszentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken | 0.0 | |||||
| Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Frohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Geithain | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kitzscher | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oelsnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Stollberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Penig
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Hofladen | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| ZEUX - Materialinitiative | |||||
| ZEUX - Materialinitiative |
Hotels in Penig
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Penig
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Penig
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Penig
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Penig
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Penig
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Penig
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Penig
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Penig
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Penig
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Penig
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Vielau | ||||
| Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf | ||||
| Glückauf-Brauerei GmbH Gersdorf | ||||
| Kevin Brewery | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kohrener Land Bräu | ||||
| Kräcker-Bräu GbR | ||||
| Marx Chemnitzer Bier | ||||
| Marx Chemnitzer Bier | ||||
| Mauritius Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Munzer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Munzer Braumanufaktur |
Stadiums & Teams in Penig
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Penig
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Plešivec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Náprava | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Klínovec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| u Lišáka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Penig
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Březno u Chomutova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukla Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Mohorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Podbořany Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Penig
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Penig
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A. List | ||
| Haus am Kurpark | ||
| HYGIEIA | ||
| Median Klinik | ||
| Poliklinik | ||
| Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad | ||
| Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Penig
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelische Christengemeinde Penig | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| St. Aegidius | |
| Unser Lieben Frauen Auf Dem Berge |
Quick Facts
🇩🇪 About Germany
Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Penig
What is the population of Penig?
Penig has a population of 10,557 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 335 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.
Is Penig expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,190, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $361 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 Penig?
Penig has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Penig?
There are 412 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Penig?
The median home value in Penig is $72,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $361. The homeownership rate is 53.7%.
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