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Rätzlingen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Rätzlingen is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 503. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 25/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,825 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,825 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $395/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population503
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,825

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$395
Ownership63.1%
Housing Units201

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population503
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates52.9758°, 10.6755°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.3 inches (52 cm)
Median Household Income$28,825

About Rätzlingen

Rätzlingen is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rätzlingen is $28,825, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Rätzlingen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,825
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rätzlingen is $79,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $395 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 63.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 201 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,000
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$395
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.1%
Owner-Occupied63.1%
Renter-Occupied36.9%
Housing Units201

Property Tax

Climate in Rätzlingen

Rätzlingen has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.8° 60.4
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.5° 41.1
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 0.4° / 8.8° 45.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.4° / 14.9° 34.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.5° 55.3
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.8° 59.2
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.3° 73.3
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.5° 61.1
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.4° 47.9
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 53.9
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.5° / 8° 50.1
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5° 57.3
Rätzlingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates52.9758°N, 10.6755°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 138 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 50 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 141 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Rätzlingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Rätzlingen

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zusa OGG
Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen soul MP3 320 kbps
Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt electronic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Dancefox Radio international MP3
Radio Zusa OGG 128 kbps
Radio PSR LEIPZIG emo MP3
Radio Zusa MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Rätzlingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Swinmark" Grenzlandmuseum e.V.
Freilichtmuseum Diesdorf
Grenzmuseum
Handwerksmuseum
Junkerhof
Klosterhofmuseum
Museum im Dorf
Naturum Göhrde
Treckermuseum Niendorf 1
Uelzen Museum

Libraries in Rätzlingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Claus Reuther0.0
Bibliothek im Griepehaus0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei für Stadt und Kreis Uelzen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
TreffPunktBuch0.0

Farmers Markets in Rätzlingen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Platz der Parnerschaften
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Rätzlingen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meyer's Gasthaus

Restaurants in Rätzlingen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaststätte Zur Post
Meyer's Gasthaus

Breweries in Rätzlingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sommerbecker Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Rätzlingen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rätzlingen

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Celle Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Berliner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Celle-Arloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Großes Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Katensen private UL stripSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Oppershausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Scheuen AirfieldSmall Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ummern AirfieldSmall Airport
Wilsche Glider FieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rätzlingen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Seepark Klinik
Seepark Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rätzlingen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sankt-Vitus-Kirche

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 Rätzlingen

What is the population of Rätzlingen?

Rätzlingen has a population of 503 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 20.4 square miles.

Is Rätzlingen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,825, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $395 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 Rätzlingen?

Rätzlingen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 20.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rätzlingen?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rätzlingen?

The median home value in Rätzlingen is $79,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $395. The homeownership rate is 63.1%.

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