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Rötz, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Rötz is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,548. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,548 Population 74/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,184 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,184 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $386/mo rent

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About Rötz

Rötz

Rötz is a town in the district of Cham, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 17 km northwest of Cham, and 30 km east of Schwandorf.

People

Population3,548
Density74/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$386
Ownership72.7%
Housing Units1,419

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population3,548
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates49.3432°, 12.5296°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (997 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.4 inches (115 cm)
Median Household Income$31,184

About Rötz

Rötz is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,548. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rötz is $31,184, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Rötz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,184
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rötz is $77,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $386 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 72.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,419 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,200
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$386
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.7%
Owner-Occupied72.7%
Renter-Occupied27.3%
Housing Units1,419

Property Tax

Climate in Rötz

Rötz has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.9°C / 30°F -3.7° / 1.9° 57.1
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -3.6° / 3.3° 42.1
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F -1° / 8.2° 43.8
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 2.4° / 14.8° 41.8
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.5° / 18° 83.4
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.4° / 22° 85.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24° 89.6
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.6° 78.7
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.3° 55.8
Oct 8°C / 46°F 3.7° / 12.4° 53.7
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.6° 50.1
Dec 0.3°C / 33°F -2.2° / 2.8° 61.1
Rötz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates49.3432°N, 12.5296°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 95 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 107 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 92 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 96 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 95 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 95 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 99 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 94 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 95 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 95 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 107 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 95 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 95 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 95 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 119 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 95 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 95 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 95 km
May 19, 1991 1 km SW of Markneukirchen, Germany M3.3 108 km
Sep 17, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Rötz has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Rötz

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oldiewelle Niederbayern - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Heimatmelodie folk, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio Schwany 3 - Echte Volksmusik bayern, echte volksmusik MP3 320 kbps
Schwany3 Echte Volksmusik volksmusik MP3 320 kbps
Radio Schwany 4 - Blasmusik bayern, blasmusik MP3 320 kbps
Radio Schwany - Volksmusik instrumental bayern, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Gong FM Best of 2000 2000s, pop AAC
Klassikradio - Pure Bach - MP3
Charivari Relax relax AAC
Radio Schwany 5 - Oberkrainer Musik bayern, oberkrain MP3 320 kbps
Radio Souvenir 1 - Schlager 1950 bis 1989 1950, 1980 MP3 320 kbps
Gong FM Workout pop, workout AAC
Maximal Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Heimatmelodie (24kb) folk, schlager AAC+ 24 kbps
Schwany5 Oberkrain blasmusik, oberkrain MP3 320 kbps
Gong FM Chartshow charts, pop AAC
Charivari Regensburg - MP3 128 kbps
laut.fm - Eis-Radio pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
popadelica 80’s hits, electropop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Heimatmelodie (64kb) folklore, schlager AAC+ 64 kbps
Arberwaldradio folk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Souvenir 2 - Schlager von 1930 bis 1949 1930, 1950 MP3 320 kbps
Arberlandradio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ramasuri classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rötz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bäuerliches Heimatmuseum
Biererlebnis Kommunbrauhaus
Dr. Eisenbarth u. Stadtmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Grenzlandmuseum
Handwerksmuseum Hillstett
Heimatmuseum Mappach
Kreismuseum Walderbach
Kulturzentrum Klostermühle Altenmarkt
Kunsthalle Pertolzhofen
Ludwig-Gebhard-Museum
Rundfunkmuseum Cham
Schulmuseum
Schwarzacher Heimatmuseum
Seebarner Hammer
Spur Museum
Weltkunstmuseum

Libraries in Rötz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Wald0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
Marktbücherei Bruck i. d. OPf.0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oberviechtach0.0
Stadtbibliothek Roding0.0
Stadtbücherei Cham0.0

Farmers Markets in Rötz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Advent im Wald
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt Cham

Hotels in Rötz

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Die Wutzschleife
Hotel Bergfried
Landgasthof Henghuber

Restaurants in Rötz

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berghütte Schwarzwihrberg
Due Fratelli
Gregor`s
Hotel Bergfried
Landgasthof Henghuber
Museumsschänke Salzfriedl

Castles in Rötz

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schwarzenburg

Veterinaries in Rötz

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Fraunhoffer

Gas Stations in Rötz

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tankstelle Haberl
Tankstelle Schmidtler

Banks in Rötz

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Chamer Land eG Geschäftsstelle Rötz
Sparkasse

Gyms in Rötz

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

fit+

Golf Courses in Rötz

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Wutzschleife

Breweries in Rötz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beim Strehern
Brauerei Hintereder
Familienbrauerei Jacob oHG
Hofmark Brauerei
Private Landbrauerei Scheuerer

Stadiums & Teams in Rötz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rötz

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Kapellenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Riedlberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Großer Arber 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hohenbogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Freizeitzentrum Althütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Wurmstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rötz

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grafenwöhr Army Air Field-Medium Airport
Hohenfels Army Airfield-Medium Airport
Plzeň-Líně Airport-Medium Airport
Arnbruck Airfield-Small Airport
Arnschwang ULM-Small Airport
Bezdružice Airstrip-Small Airport
Cham-Janahof Airfield-Small Airport
Cheb Airfield-Small Airport
Chotěšov Airfield-Small Airport
Deggendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Dingolfing Airfield-Small Airport
Erbendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Erpužice Airfield-Small Airport
Griesau Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenthann Airfield-Small Airport
Kostelec Airstrip-Small Airport
Kříženec Planá Airfield-Small Airport
Lochousice-Small Airport
Manětín Airstrip-Small Airport
Nittenau-Bruck Airfield-Small Airport
Oberhinkofen Airfield-Small Airport
Plešnice Airfield-Small Airport
Rammertshof Amberg Airfield-Small Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub Airfield-Small Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield-Small Airport
Schmidgaden Airfield-Small Airport
Schwandorf Airfield-Small Airport
Staňkov Airfield-Small Airport
Stará Voda Emergency Field-Small Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Tachov Airfield-Small Airport
Tirschenreuth Airfield-Small Airport
Toužim Airfield-Small Airport
Tröstau Glider Field-Small Airport
Vilshofen Airfield-Small Airport
Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rötz

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkapelle auf dem Güttenberg - Wallfahrtskirche
Bruder-Klaus-Kapelle
Kapelle
Pottenhofer Kapelle
St. Georg
St. Martin
St. Salvator

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 Rötz

What is the population of Rötz?

Rötz has a population of 3,548 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Rötz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,184, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 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 Rötz?

Rötz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 45.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rötz?

There are 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rötz?

The median home value in Rötz is $77,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. The homeownership rate is 72.7%.

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