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Plau am See, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Plau am See is a small city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 5,883. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,883 Population 131/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,457 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,457 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $414/mo rent

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People

Population5,883
Density131/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,457

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$414
Ownership47.6%
Housing Units2,353

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population5,883
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates53.4582°, 12.2625°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.3 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$29,457

About Plau am See

Plau am See is a small city in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 5,883. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Plau am See is $29,457, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 229 business establishments.

Income: Plau am See vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,457
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)229

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plau am See is $82,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $414 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 47.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,353 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,800
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$414
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership47.6%
Owner-Occupied47.6%
Renter-Occupied52.4%
Housing Units2,353

Property Tax

Climate in Plau am See

Plau am See has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -1.6° / 3.1° 56.6
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.4° / 4.3° 34.6
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.9° 39.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4° / 14° 25.7
May 12.9°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.2° 48.1
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 60.8
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.7° 89.7
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.4° 63.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.9° 48.2
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 51.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.4° 42.7
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -0.2° / 4° 52.4
Plau am See experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area44.9 sq mi (116.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates53.4582°N, 12.2625°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 92 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Plau am See has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Plau am See

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule Am Klüschenberg
Kantor-Carl-Ehrich-Schule
Schule am Klüschenberg
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Radio Stations near Plau am See

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Plau am See

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agrarhistorisches Museum Agroneum
Agroneum
Agroneum Alt Schwerin
Agroneum Alt Schwerin
Alte Synagoge
Alte Ziegelei Benzin
Bildhauermuseum Prof. Wandschneider
Buchdruckmuseum und Heimatstube
Burgmuseum
DDR - Alltagsmuseum Malchow
Dorfmuseum Lohmen
Geschichte der regionalen Elektrizitätsversorgung
Karower Meiler
Kick in un wunner di
Kunstmuseum Kloster Malchow
Lehmmuseum Gnevsdorf
Malchower Stadtmühle
Mecklenburgisches Orgelmuseum Kloster Malchow
Modemuseum Schloss Meyenburg
Natur-Museum Goldberg mit Bauerngarten
Orgelmuseum
Schau-Imkerei Bode
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Wangeliner Garten
Wassermühle Kuchelmiß
Wolhynier Museum Linstow

Libraries in Plau am See

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Schule0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Stadtbibliothek Malchow0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Plau am See

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Plau am See

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel "Am See"
Eisenbahn-Romantik-Hotel
Fackelgarten
Ferienpark Heidenholz & Aparthotel „Am See“
Gutshaus Barkow
Heidekrug
Hotel Reke
Hotel Sajons
Landhaus DIE ARCHE
Marianne
Parkhotel Klüschenberg
Seehotel

Restaurants in Plau am See

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Fischerhaus"
Bierklause
Bistro Strandbad 19395
City Pizza Plau
Fackelgarten
Ferienpark Heidenholz
Gasthaus Pagels
Heidekrug
Hotel Rosenhof
Il Mondo
KIEK IN
La Casa
Landgasthof Barkow
Markt-Restaurant
Marktbistro
Pavillion An der Metow
Plawe Restaurant Café
Quetzin Schnack
Taverna THASOS
Thai Gaststätte
Vereinsgaststätte Plauer FC
Zeislers Esszimmer

Cafes in Plau am See

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angi's Schlemmerstübchen
Antikcafé Plau
Aparthotel "Am See"
Cafe Altstadt
Cafe Faltenrock
Café Faltenrock
Café Flair
Café Hufschlag
Eiscafe "Al Ponte"
Goldfaser
Hofladen & Café Bauernhof Reichelt
MaiCafé
Plauderkäseeck
Strandhus
Trödelstübchen & Café

Cinemas in Plau am See

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Filmbühne Plau
Sommer Kino

Castles in Plau am See

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plauer Burg

Zoos in Plau am See

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Streichelzoo Heidenholz

Clinics in Plau am See

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KMG Klinik Silbermühle

Dentists in Plau am See

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Manufaktur Prüßner

Veterinaries in Plau am See

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. vet. Märker

Train Stations in Plau am See

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plau am See

Gas Stations in Plau am See

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen
Total Plau am See

Banks in Plau am See

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postbank
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Plau am See

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mecklenburgische Brauerei Lübz GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Plau am See

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Airports Near Plau am See

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fehrbellin AirfieldSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neuruppin AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plau am See

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postshop Pagels

Treatment Centers in Plau am See

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Malchower See
KMG Klinik Silbermühle
MediClin Reha-Zentrum Plau am See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plau am See

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fachwerkkirche Zislow
Kapelle Sankt Paulus
Kirche Plauerhagen
Kirche St. Marien, Barkow
Stadtkirche Sankt Marien

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 Plau am See

What is the population of Plau am See?

Plau am See has a population of 5,883 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles.

Is Plau am See expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,457, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $414 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 Plau am See?

Plau am See has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches, with 5.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plau am See?

There are 229 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plau am See?

The median home value in Plau am See is $82,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $414. The homeownership rate is 47.6%.

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