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Rastede, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Rastede is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 20,046. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 20,046 |
| Population Density | 310 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2451°, 8.1972° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.8 inches (756 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,659 |
About Rastede
Rastede is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 20,046. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rastede vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,659 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 782 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $97,600 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $488 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Housing Units | 8,018 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rastede
Rastede has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2451°N, 8.1972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Rastede has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Rastede
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule am Voßbarg | - | - | - | - |
| KGS Rastede | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Leuchtenburg | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Loy | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wahnbek | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Feldbreite | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Rastede-Kleibrok | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rastede
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WNK | ethno, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rastede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Augusteum | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Rastede "Jan Pastor sin Hus" | ||||
| Dampfmaschine | ||||
| Das kleine Postmuseum im Ammerland | ||||
| Dat Heimathuus | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Ovelgönne | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Ovelgönne | ||||
| Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wiefelstede | ||||
| Horst-Janssen-Museum | ||||
| Kaskade-Infohaus Wasser | ||||
| Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg | ||||
| Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch Oldenburg | ||||
| Moor- und Bauernmuseum Benthullen-Harbern Hof Berg | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Museum Moorseer Mühle | ||||
| Museum Moorseer Mühle | ||||
| Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Specken | ||||
| Oldenburger Computer-Museum | ||||
| Oldenburger Kunstverein | ||||
| Prinzenpalais | ||||
| Schreibmaschinen Museum | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Oldenburg | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum Westerholt |
Libraries in Rastede
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek am Meer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde "Haus der offenen Tür" mit Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde Bücherei Wardenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Kirchhatten | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Rastede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wiefelstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wüsting | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindehaus - Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Jade Hochschule Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbibliothek am PFL | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbücherei Nadorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv Standort Oldenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Nikolaibücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek im PFL | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Eversten | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Flötenteich | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Kreyenbrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Kreyenbrück | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Ofenerdiek | 0.0 | |||||
| Uni-Bibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rastede
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Landfrauenmarkt Seefelder Mühle | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Rathausmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bloherfelde | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Pferdemarkt |
Hotels in Rastede
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rastede
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rastede
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rastede
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rastede
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rastede
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rastede
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rastede
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rastede
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rastede
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rastede
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rastede
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rastede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellmer's Mikrobrauerei | ||||
| OLs Brauhaus | ||||
| Tungelner Brauerei | ||||
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer |
Stadiums & Teams in Rastede
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rastede
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Kührstedt-Bederkesa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rastede
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| DHL | |
| DPD Paketshop | |
| DPD Paketshop | |
| DPD Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Hermes Paketshop | |
| Postoffice Kiosk Wahnbek |
Treatment Centers in Rastede
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Mutter-Vater-Kind-Klinik für Prävention und Rehabilitation Wiefelstede | ||
| Reha-Zentrum am Meer | ||
| Reha-Zentrum Oldenburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rastede
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskapelle | |
| Kirchengemeide Ofen | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sankt-Ulrichs-Kirche | |
| St. Marien Kirche | |
| Willehad-Kirche, Wahnbek |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Rastede
What is the population of Rastede?
Rastede has a population of 20,046 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 310 people per square mile, spread across 64.7 square miles.
Is Rastede expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,659, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,600 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 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 Rastede?
Rastede has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rastede?
There are 782 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rastede?
The median home value in Rastede is $97,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.