Petting, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Petting is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 2,346. Elevation: 1,463 ft (446 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0

A Great

2,346 Population 68/sq mi density

1,463 ft Elevation 446 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

54.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$33,880 Median Income

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,880 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$100,600 home value, $503/mo rent

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About Petting

Petting is a municipality in the district Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the shore of the Waginger See, a diluvial lake.

People

Population2,346

Density68/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$33,880

Housing

A+

Home Value$100,600

Rent$503

Ownership73.3%

Housing Units938

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain54.4 in/yr

Sunny Days235/yr

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)

Population	2,346
Population Density	68 / sq mi
Elevation	1,463 ft (446 m)
Coordinates	47.9123°, 12.8151°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Bavaria
Average Temperature	51°F (11°C)
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall	29.3 inches (74 cm)
Median Household Income	$33,880

About Petting

Petting is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 2,346. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Petting is $33,880, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Petting vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income	$33,880
	55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Petting is $100,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $503 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 73.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 938 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$100,600
	64% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$503
	57% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	73.3%
Owner-Occupied	73.3%
Renter-Occupied	26.7%
Housing Units	938

Property Tax

Climate in Petting

Petting has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1107 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.1°C / 32°F	-3.1° / 3.4°	84.2
Feb	1.7°C / 35°F	-2.2° / 5.6°	61.6
Mar	5.8°C / 42°F	1.1° / 10.4°	83.3
Apr	10.2°C / 50°F	4.8° / 15.5°	54.3
May	14.4°C / 58°F	9° / 19.8°	129.8
Jun	17.9°C / 64°F	12.8° / 23°	136.8
Jul	19.6°C / 67°F	14.4° / 24.9°	133.3
Aug	19.5°C / 67°F	14.3° / 24.7°	136.8
Sep	15.1°C / 59°F	10.4° / 19.8°	94.9
Oct	10.5°C / 51°F	6.2° / 14.8°	73.4
Nov	5°C / 41°F	1.5° / 8.4°	53.4
Dec	1°C / 34°F	-1.9° / 3.9°	65.6

Petting experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below Germany avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,463 ft (446 m)
Area	34.5 sq mi (89.2 km²)
Population Density	68/sq mi
Coordinates	47.9123°N, 12.8151°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"

43% above Germany avg

Snowfall 29.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	141 km
Jul 17, 1996	5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria	M4.1	127 km
Jul 18, 2008	Austria	M4.1	88 km
Oct 29, 2003	7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria	M4.0	74 km
Aug 20, 1990	5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria	M4.0	143 km
Jun 18, 2004	3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria	M3.9	62 km
Jan 20, 2021	3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria	M3.9	122 km
Mar 31, 1999	1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria	M3.9	97 km
Sep 29, 1997	northern Italy	M3.9	141 km
Jul 22, 2004	5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany	M3.8	96 km
Apr 17, 2008	4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany	M3.8	19 km
Aug 9, 2013	1 km ESE of Aldrans, Austria	M3.7	125 km
Aug 25, 2003	5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria	M3.7	121 km
Aug 16, 2021	1 km S of Niederau, Austria	M3.7	77 km
Jun 1, 1990	1 km SW of Molln, Austria	M3.7	107 km
Jun 28, 1997	4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria	M3.7	41 km
Aug 27, 1996	2 km NE of Winklern, Austria	M3.7	114 km
Oct 3, 1996	0 km NE of Münster, Austria	M3.6	91 km
Jul 17, 1996	1 km SSE of Patsch, Austria	M3.6	131 km
Jun 29, 2004	1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria	M3.6	60 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
February	32°F (0°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
June	60°F (16°C)	6.3 in
July	69°F (20°C)	6.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	5.9 in
September	56°F (14°C)	4.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	4.0 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.9 in

Petting has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Petting

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Grundschule Petting	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Petting

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Antenne Salzburg (AT)	-	AAC
ORF Radio Salzburg HQ (AT)	orf	MP3 192 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ (AT)	at_welle1	MP3 256 kbps
ORF - Radio Salzburg (AT)	orf	MP3 128 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg (AT)	at_welle1	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Galaxy Rosenheim	-	MP3 128 kbps
Red Bull TV (AT)	-	UNKNOWN

Museums in Petting

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
„Wasserwelt“ in Bad Adelholzen
Almpassage Austellung
Alte Saline
Ausstellung Soleleitung
Bajuwarenmuseum
Bauern- und Heimatmuseum
Bauernhofmuseum
Berchtholdvilla
Bibelwelt
Brauereimuseum
Brechlbad-Museum in Webersberg
Christkindlmuseum
Das Maximum
Das Maximum
Die Bachschmiede - Kultur Museum Kunst
DomQuartier
Druckereimuseum
EISENREICH Bergbaumuseum Achthal
Foltermuseum
Galerie der Stadt
Gedenkstätte und Museum Franz Jägerstätter
Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk
Haus der Natur
Haus der Stadtgeschichte
Heimathaus Traunreut
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
iDEAS:lab
Katakomben
Kleines Moormuseum
Lokwelt
Miniatur Museum Little HOLLYWOOD
MOONCITY
Mozart Wohnhaus
Mozart's Birthplace
Museum der Moderne
Museum der Moderne, Rupertinum
Museum Maxhütte
Museum Rupertiwinkel
Naturkunde- und Mammut-Museum
Oldtimer Museum Schnauferlstall
Panorama Museum
Radiomuseum Grödig
ReichenhallMuseum
Residenzgalerie Salzburg
Romanischer Saal
Salzburg Museum
Salzburg Museum
Salzburger Freilichtmuseum
Salzburger Weihnachtsmuseum
SalzburgMuseum in der Neuen Residenz
Schloss Hellbrunn
Schnitzer Motorsport GmbH
Sigl Haus (Heimatmuseum)
Spatz
Spielzeugmuseum
Staatliches Burgmuseum
Stadt-Galerie
Stadtarchiv
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Burghausen
Stadtmuseum Heimathaus
Stiegl-Brauwelt
Stille-Nacht-Museum
Stille-Nacht-Museum
Stromerzeugung
Torf-Glas-Ziegel-Museum
Untersbergmuseum
Untersbergmuseum
Volkskunde Museum Monatsschlössl Hellbrunn
Wassermuseum "Wasser.Spiegel"
Welt der Gifte
Woodcutters Museum
World of string puppets

Libraries in Petting

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek Elixhausen		0.0
Bibliothek Sankt Peter		0.0
Bibliothek Walserfeld		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei Grödig		0.0
Bücherei St. Laurentius		0.0
Bücherei St. Nikolaus		0.0
Bücherei St. Zeno		0.0
Dr.-Wilfried-Haslauer-Bibliothek		0.0
Evangelische Bücherei		0.0
Fachbibliothek UNIPARK		0.0
Gemeindebücherei		0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ainring		0.0
Main Campus Library		0.0
Main Campus Library		0.0
Mini-Bibliothek		0.0
Mini-Bibliothek		0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Oberndorf		0.0
Pfarr- & Gemeindebücherei		0.0
Pfarrbücherei Oberteisendorf		0.0
Pfarrbücherei Piding		0.0
Robert-Jungk-Bibliothek für Zukunftsfragen		0.0
Schulbibliothek BGN, WRG & BORG		0.0
Stadt:Bibliothek		0.0
Stadtbibliothek		0.0
Stadtbücherei Freilassing		0.0
Stadtbücherei Traunreut		0.0
Stadtbücherei Traunstein		0.0

Farmers Markets in Petting

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Apfelmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt
Garchinger Wochenmarkt
Kleiner Markt
Schranne
Selbstbedienungsladen
Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Petting

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braustüberl Schönram

Buon Gusto Due

Gasthaus Lemperholzen

Gasthaus Riedler

Seegasthaus Wagner

Cafes in Petting

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badeplatz Salzachinsel

Binderhäusl

Café Gästehaus Götzinger

Castles in Petting

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Seehaus

Dentists in Petting

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almpraxis Dr. Michael Seizew

Gas Stations in Petting

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autohaus Götzinger

Raiffeisen gas station

Banks in Petting

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel

Breweries in Petting

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Schnaitl
Brauhaus Augustinerbräu
Hofbräuhaus Traunstein
Hopfenkopf
Hotel Gasthof Weißbräu
Privatbrauerei M.C. Wieninger
Privatbrauerei Schnitzlbaumer
Private Landbrauerei Schönram
Stallbauer Brewery
Weissbräu Schwendl
Wochinger-Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Petting

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Petting

39 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Zahmer Kaiser	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Filzmoos-Neuberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Werfenweng	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee)	-	-	$0	-	-	-
St. Johann in Tirol	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiregion Dachstein West	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hausberglift - Waidring	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Almenwelt Lofer	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kälbersteinschanze	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Rossfeld	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein)	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wildalmlifte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hochfelln	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Herrnberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skilift Kronberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Schlossberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wintersportschule Krimml	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Großarltal-Dorfgastein	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ski amadé	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Maiskogel	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wildkogel	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Goldegger Buchberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wagrain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skigebiet Raurisertal	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Snow Space Salzburg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Flachau	-	-	$0	-	-	-
St. Johann im Pongau	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Radstadt-Altenmarkt	-	-	$0	-	-	-
KitzSki	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hochkönig	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Petting

24 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Salzburg Airport	SZG	Large Airport
Altötting Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ampfing-Waldkraiburg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brannenburg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dingolfing Airfield	-	Small Airport
Eggenfelden Airfield	-	Small Airport
Felling Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fürstenzell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grabenstätt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kirchdorf/Inn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mühldorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pfarrkirchen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ried-Kirchheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sankt Johann Airfield	-	Small Airport
Schärding-Suben Airfield	-	Small Airport
Schönberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Unterwössen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vilsbiburg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vilshofen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vogtareuth Airfield	-	Small Airport
Wasentegernbach	-	Small Airport
Zell am See Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Petting

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Deutsche Post Filiale 596

Treatment Centers in Petting

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
APR Salzburg
BG Klinik für Berufskrankheiten
Klink Bad Reichenhall
Klink Bad Reichenhall
Rehabilitationszentrum Oberndorf

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petting

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Dreifaltigkeitskapelle Seehaus
Filialkirche Sieben Schmerzen Mariä
Maria Himmelfahrt
St. Johann Baptist

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 Petting

What is the population of Petting?

Petting has a population of 2,346 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 34.5 square miles.

Is Petting expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,880, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $503 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Petting?

Petting has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 29.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petting?

There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Petting?

The median home value in Petting is $100,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $503. The homeownership rate is 73.3%.

Nearby Cities

Kirchanschöring 2,980 pop · 3.0 mi Waging am See 6,291 pop · 4.1 mi Teisendorf 9,019 pop · 4.4 mi Sankt Leonhard am Wonneberg 1,443 pop · 4.4 mi Taching am See 1,937 pop · 5.1 mi Eching 1,300 pop · 5.4 mi Laufen 6,869 pop · 5.5 mi Fridolfing 4,133 pop · 5.9 mi Surberg 3,176 pop · 6.2 mi Oberndorf bei Salzburg 5,794 pop · 6.6 mi Bürmoos 4,899 pop · 6.8 mi Lamprechtshausen 1,866 pop · 8.4 mi Traunstein 18,422 pop · 8.5 mi Ainring 10,028 pop · 9.0 mi

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People 1/10

Economy 2/13

Housing 5/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 0/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 0/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 12/32

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