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Salem, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Salem is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 561. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
561 Population 27/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,203 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,203 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $550/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population561
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,203

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$550
Ownership60.2%
Housing Units224

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population561
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates53.6560°, 10.8263°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$32,203

About Salem

Salem is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 561. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Salem is $32,203, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Salem vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,203
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salem is $110,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 60.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.2%
Owner-Occupied60.2%
Renter-Occupied39.8%
Housing Units224

Property Tax

Climate in Salem

Salem has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.8° 67.8
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.9° 52.7
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 0.3° / 8.6° 53.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14.2° 40.9
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.8° / 18.5° 51.2
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10° / 21.4° 70.4
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.7° 75.4
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.3° 72.3
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 54.4
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.6° 57.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.8° 56.9
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.6° 68.3
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates53.6560°N, 10.8263°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 28 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 116 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Salem

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Salem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A. Paul Weber Museum
Agrarmuseum Breesen
Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck
Bundespolizeimuseum
Burgtor
Burgtor
Dachdeckermuseum
Ernst Barlach Museum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Europäisches Hansemuseum
flour art museum
Freilichtanlage Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof
Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk
Grenzdokumentations-Stätte Lübeck-Schlutup
Grenzhus
Grenzhus - Außenanlagen
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Günter-Grass-Haus
Haus Hansestadt Danzig
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
Heimatmuseum Zarrentin
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Holstentormuseum
Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg
Marzipan-Museum
Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus
Museum für Natur und Umwelt
Museumshafen
Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen
Pferdekutschenmuseum
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Sankt Annen-Museum
Schlagsdorf Border House Museum
TheaterFigurenMuseum
Volkskundemuseum - Museen des Ratzeburger Landes
Wassermühle Dodow
Willy-Brandt Haus
Willy-Brandt-Haus

Libraries in Salem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck0.0
Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck0.0
Die Gemeinnützige0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf0.0
Öffentliche Schulbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling0.0
Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60)0.0

Farmers Markets in Salem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Schlutuper Markt
Brolingplatz
Flohmarkt Mallentin
Hanseplatz
Markt
Markt
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt am Brink
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Hasenweg
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee

Cafes in Salem

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaiser's Hofladen
SalemSeebar

Breweries in Salem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sudden Death Brewing Company
Sudden Death Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Salem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salem

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Salem

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ameos Reha Klinikum Lübeck
DIE BRÜCKE Tagesklinik
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Klinik für Geriatrie, Reha- und AHB-Klinik für Onkologie, Gynäkologie, Urologie, Pneumologie
Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck - Geriatriezentrum - Station 10 - 12
MEDIAN Klinik Mecklenburg
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
Rehabilitationsklinik für Psychosomatik / für pflegende Angehörige
Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salem

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St.-Bartholomäus-Kapelle

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 Salem

What is the population of Salem?

Salem has a population of 561 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.

Is Salem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,203, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Salem?

Salem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Salem?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salem?

The median home value in Salem is $110,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $550. The homeownership rate is 60.2%.

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