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Richtenberg, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Richtenberg is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 1,429. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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B+ Good
1,429 Population 51/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $394/mo rent

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About Richtenberg

Richtenberg

Richtenberg is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km (11 mi) southwest of Stralsund.

People

Population1,429
Density51/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$394
Ownership52.4%
Housing Units572

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,429
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates54.2013°, 12.8941°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Richtenberg

Richtenberg is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 1,429. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Richtenberg is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Richtenberg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Richtenberg is $78,800, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $394 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 52.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 572 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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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

Homeownership52.4%
Owner-Occupied52.4%
Renter-Occupied47.6%
Housing Units572

Property Tax

Climate in Richtenberg

Richtenberg has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -1.8° / 3.2° 54.8
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -1.6° / 4.2° 41.2
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F -0.4° / 7.7° 40.2
Apr 8°C / 46°F 2.9° / 13.1° 35.0
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.5° 53.2
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 64.3
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23° 76.2
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 12.2° / 22.8° 72.9
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 9° / 18.8° 60.2
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 59.0
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.1° 51.3
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F 0° / 4.6° 55.7
Richtenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.3 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates54.2013°N, 12.8941°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 34 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 147 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 (0°C) 1.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Richtenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.6").

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Museums in Richtenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bibelzentrum Barth
Das Skurrileum
DOK Barth
Experimentarium
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Im Mühlentor"
Kulturhistorisches Museum
Marinemuseum
Maritime Museum
Museumshaus
Nautineum Stralsund
Ozeaneum
Papenhof Barth
Rettungsschuppen
Salzmuseum
Schulmuseum im Trebeltal
Schwalbenhaus
Stralsund in Miniatur
Torfmuseum
Troposphärenfunkstation "Bunker Eichenthal"
Vineta-Museum
Vorpommersches Kartoffelmuseum
Welterbe-Ausstellung
Windjammer-Museum

Libraries in Richtenberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherturm0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Max Hünten Haus0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Gnoien0.0
Umweltbibliothek0.0
Umweltbibliothek Stralsund0.0

Farmers Markets in Richtenberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt

Cafes in Richtenberg

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hofcafé

Theatres in Richtenberg

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theaterscheune

Gas Stations in Richtenberg

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Richtenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Stralsunder Brauerei
Torfkopp

Stadiums & Teams in Richtenberg

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Richtenberg

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Richtenberg

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haus am Meer
Ostseeklinik Zingst

Churches & Religious Organizations in Richtenberg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Nikolai

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 Richtenberg

What is the population of Richtenberg?

Richtenberg has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles.

Is Richtenberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% 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 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Richtenberg?

Richtenberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Richtenberg?

There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Richtenberg?

The median home value in Richtenberg is $78,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $394. The homeownership rate is 52.4%.

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