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Sand, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Sand is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,181. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,181 Population 199/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,301 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,301 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $403/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,181
Density199/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,301

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent$403
Ownership73.8%
Housing Units1,272

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population3,181
Population Density199 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates49.9859°, 10.5862°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,019 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.1 inches (51 cm)
Median Household Income$31,301

About Sand

Sand is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,181. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Sand is $31,301, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Sand vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,301
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sand is $80,600, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $403 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 73.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,272 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,600
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$403
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.8%
Owner-Occupied73.8%
Renter-Occupied26.2%
Housing Units1,272

Property Tax

Climate in Sand

Sand has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 788 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -3° / 3° 62.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -3.1° / 4.7° 52.9
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.5° / 9.3° 56.9
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 2.2° / 14.8° 46.8
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19° 72.2
Jun 16°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.2° 69.9
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24.3° 88.5
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.1° 64.8
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.2° 66.4
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 4.2° / 13.4° 64.7
Nov 4°C / 39°F 0.8° / 7.1° 69.5
Dec 0.9°C / 34°F -1.8° / 3.6° 72.9
Sand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates49.9859°N, 10.5862°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 M4.2 139 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 132 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 132 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 137 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 132 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 139 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 124 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 144 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 128 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 139 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 117 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 139 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 139 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 142 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 139 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 131 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 139 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 139 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 149 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Sand has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Sand

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Sand - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sand

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Eins adult contemporary, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Bayern - MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thueringen - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mainwelle 104.3 news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bamberg easy listening, regional MP3 128 kbps
Club FM MP3 192 kbit/s party, party hits MP3 192 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO chillout, chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Bubble Radio dancehall, dub MP3 128 kbps
Radio 8 - Megaher(t)z für Mittelfranken public radio MP3 128 kbps
80er Pop-Rock 80s, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 8 - Ansbach DE - MP3 128 kbps
CreativeRadio Germany - MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brauhausmuseum Fuchsstadt - Ehem. Kommunbrauhaus
Burgeninformationszentrum Altenstein
Dokumentationszentrum Ritterkapelle
ebern galerie
Eisenbahnmuseum Lehmann
Fränkisches Fischereimuseum Bischberg
Fundstücke
Heimatmuseum Ebern
Horst-Kaulfuss-Museum
Korbflechtermuseum
Kunst und Geist der Gotik
Museum der Geschichte Ebrachs
Private Mineralienausstellung
Regiomontanus-Ausstellung
Schmiedemuseum
Schüttbau
Stadmuseum
Stadtmuseum Gerolzhofen
Steigerwald-Zentrum
Zeiler Hexenturm Documentation Center

Libraries in Sand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheks- und Informationszentrum Haßfurt0.0
Bücherei Königsberg0.0
Carl-Stumpf-Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Knetzgau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oberhaid0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek St.Markus0.0
Pfarrbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zeil0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Hofheim0.0

Farmers Markets in Sand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz

Hotels in Sand

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lindenhof

Restaurants in Sand

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brauerei & Gasthaus Zenglein
Gasthaus Breitenberger
Gasthaus Storch "Zum Schiff"
Heckenwirtschaft "Zum klanna Basso"
Heckenwirtschaft Kümmel Andreas
Heckenwirtschaft Schneider Udo
Hotel Weingut Goger
Landhaus Oberaurach
Marmari Sand
mykonos
Pizzeria La Fontana
Sportheim
Storchenkeller "Ranch"
Wallfahrtsrestaurant
Weingut Gottschalk
Zur Aurach

Cafes in Sand

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Schäfer
Martinas Eiscafe

Dentists in Sand

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Stapf

Gas Stations in Sand

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E-Tankstelle

Banks in Sand

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkassen Ostunterfranken

Breweries in Sand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baptist Bräutigam
Brauerei Göller
Brauerei Junkersdorf
Brauerei Roppelt
Brauerei Thein
Brauereigasthof Herrmann
Braumanufaktur Hertl
BroBier
Bürgersolarbrauhaus Unterelldorf
Privatbrauerei Raab
Schlossbrauerei Reckendorf
Zehendner

Stadiums & Teams in Sand

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sand

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Burgbernheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Deesbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sand

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nuremberg AirportNUELarge Airport
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield-Medium Airport
Niederstetten Army Air Base-Medium Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Ansbach-Petersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Kissingen Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Königshofen Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Windsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bibergau Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bischofsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Büchig Airfield-Small Airport
Burg Feuerstein AirportURDSmall Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield-Small Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield-Small Airport
Dobenreuth Glider Field-Small Airport
Dolmar Airfield-Small Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield-Small Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Friesener Warte Airfield-Small Airport
Fürth-Seckendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Gerolzhofen Model Airfield-Small Airport
Giebelstadt AirportGHFSmall Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield-Small Airport
Herzogenaurach Airfield-Small Airport
Hettstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Hetzleser Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Huhnrain Airfield-Small Airport
Ippesheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Kitzingen AirfieldKZGSmall Airport
Kolitzheim-Herleshof Airfield-Small Airport
Lager Hammelburg Airfield-Small Airport
Lauf-Lillinghof Airfield-Small Airport
Leuzendorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield-Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip-Small Airport
Neustadt/Aisch Airfield-Small Airport
Ochsenfurt Airfield-Small Airport
Pennewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Airfield-Small Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield-Small Airport
Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Schweinfurt South Airfield-Small Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield-Small Airport
Wasserkuppe Airfield-Small Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Westhausen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sand

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postfiliale/DHL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sand

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle
Sankt Laurentius
Sebastianskapelle
St. Anna
St. Michael
St. Nikolaus
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Heimsuchung Limbach

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 Sand

What is the population of Sand?

Sand has a population of 3,181 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 16.0 square miles.

Is Sand expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,301, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $403 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sand?

Sand has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 20.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sand?

There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sand?

The median home value in Sand is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 73.8%.

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