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Rathenow, Germany
Brandenburg · Germany
Rathenow is a small city in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 27,115. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 27,115 |
| Population Density | 574 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6066°, 12.3370° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Brandenburg |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.8 inches (553 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.9 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,744 |
About Rathenow
Rathenow is a small city in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 27,115. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rathenow vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,744 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,057 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,800 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $394 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 28.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Housing Units | 10,846 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rathenow
Rathenow has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6066°N, 12.3370°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Rathenow has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Rathenow
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJD Prignitz - Standort Rathenow | - | - | - | - |
| Gesamtschule Bruno H. Bürgel | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Friedrich Ludwig Jahn" | - | - | - | - |
| Förderschule Spektrum | - | - | - | - |
| Turnhalle | - | - | - | - |
| Otto-Seeger-Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule J.H.A. Duncker | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Großwudicke | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzi-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Geschwister Scholl" | - | - | - | - |
| OSZ, MKS, VHS, KVB | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Am Weinberg | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Friedrich Ludwig Jahn" | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium "Friedrich Ludwig Jahn" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rathenow
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Rathenow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg | ||||
| Blaudruckwerkstatt | ||||
| Dommuseum | ||||
| Gedenkstätte für die Opfer der Euthanasie-Morde in Brandenburg an der Havel | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Zuchthaus Brandenburg-Görden | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Schollene | ||||
| Heimatstube Mützel | ||||
| Industriemuseum Brandenburg | ||||
| Kolonistenhof Großderschau | ||||
| Kreismuseum Jerichower Land | ||||
| Lilienthal-Centrum Stölln | ||||
| Marienkapelle und Liberey | ||||
| Museum im Frey-Haus | ||||
| Optik Industrie Museum Rathenow | ||||
| Patent-Papier-Fabrik | ||||
| Psychiatriemuseum | ||||
| Rohrweberei Pritzerbe | ||||
| Schleppkahn Ilse-Lucie | ||||
| Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Steintorturm | ||||
| Straßenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Waschmittelmuseum |
Libraries in Rathenow
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Fouqué-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Wusterwitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Reitstall - Hochschulbibliothek (Haus B) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek "Edlef Köppen" | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Nord | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rathenow
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Rathenow
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rathenow
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rathenow
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rathenow
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rathenow
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rathenow
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rathenow
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rathenow
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rathenow
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rathenow
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rathenow
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rathenow
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rathenow
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rathenow
22 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rathenow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburger Beetzsee Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Rathenow
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rathenow
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zerbst Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Altes Lager Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berlinchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bienenfarm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fehrbellin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Stechow-Ferchesar | - | Small Airport |
| Freyenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Kammermark Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klein Mühlingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klietz-Scharlibbe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kyritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Locktow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüsse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Möckern-Tryppehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Müritz Airpark | REB | Small Airport |
| Neuruppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Perleberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Plötzin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pritzwalk-Sommersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schönebeck-Zackmünde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Segeletz | - | Small Airport |
| Stendal-Borstel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stölln-Rhinow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rathenow
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tabak-Börse |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rathenow
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventgemeinde Rathenow | |
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Dorfkirche | |
| Dorfkirche Buckow | |
| Dorfkirche Großwudicke | |
| Dorfkirche Wassersuppe | |
| Freie-Christengemeinde Rathenow Agape e.V. | |
| Göttliner Dorfkirche | |
| Katholische Kuratie St. Josef | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sankt Georg Kirche | |
| Sankt-Marien-Andreas-Kirche | |
| St. Josef |
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What is the population of Rathenow?
Rathenow has a population of 27,115 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 574 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.
Is Rathenow expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,744, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $394 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Rathenow?
Rathenow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rathenow?
There are 1,057 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rathenow?
The median home value in Rathenow is $78,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $394. The homeownership rate is 28.8%.