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Rochau, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Rochau is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 715. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
715 Population 7/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,950 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,950 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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People

Population715
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,950

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Ownership79.3%
Housing Units286

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population715
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates52.7071°, 11.7446°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (554 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,950

About Rochau

Rochau is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 715. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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.

The median household income in Rochau is $26,950, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Rochau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,950
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rochau is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 79.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 286 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.3%
Owner-Occupied79.3%
Renter-Occupied20.7%
Housing Units286

Property Tax

Climate in Rochau

Rochau has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 556 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.6° 46.9
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.4° / 5° 24.8
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 39.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.1° 23.7
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 55.8
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.7° 62.0
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.9° 67.1
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 54.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 48.6
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.9° 50.3
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 37.3
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.5° 45.4
Rochau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area103.0 sq mi (266.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates52.7071°N, 11.7446°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 97 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 143 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 126 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 150 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°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) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Rochau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Rochau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altmärkisches Museum
Blaulichtmuseum
Burgmuseum Schloßfreiheit
Elbe-Land-Museum
Elbtor
Koslowski's Familienmuseum
Kreisheimatmuseum
Kupferschmiedemuseum Tangermünde
Landesfeuerwehrmuseum Sachsen Anhalt
Nordwall Classic Garage
RundfunkMuseum
Schulzens Zeitreise
Sportmuseum Stendal
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Tangermünde
Turmuhrenmuseum
Vom Gut Modderkuhl zum Fachklinikum
Winckelmann Museum

Libraries in Rochau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Osterburg0.0
Bücherei Bismark0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Stadtbibliothek "Anna Seghers" Stendal0.0
Stadtbibliothek Seehausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Tangermünde0.0
Steinkabinett0.0

Farmers Markets in Rochau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Stendaler Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Rochau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Gose

Restaurants in Rochau

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Gose
Landgasthaus Libelle

Gyms in Rochau

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gose's Farm

Breweries in Rochau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Schulzens Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Rochau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rochau

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zerbst AirfieldMedium Airport
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-FerchesarSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Magdeburg City AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschersleben Glider FieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schönebeck-Zackmünde AirfieldSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochau

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Groß Ballerstedt
Dorfkirche Groß Schwechten
Dorfkirche Häsewig
Dorfkirche Neuendorf am Speck
Dorfkirche Polkau
Dorfkirche Rochau
Dorfkirche Schartau
Dorfkirche Schinne

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 Rochau

What is the population of Rochau?

Rochau has a population of 715 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 103.0 square miles.

Is Rochau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,950, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rochau?

Rochau 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 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rochau?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rochau?

The median home value in Rochau is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340. The homeownership rate is 79.3%.

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