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Sandbostel, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Sandbostel is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 842. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
842 Population 12/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,599 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,599 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $379/mo rent

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People

Population842
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,599

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,800
Rent$379
Ownership76.8%
Housing Units337

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population842
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates53.4093°, 9.1293°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$31,599

About Sandbostel

Sandbostel is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 842. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Sandbostel is $31,599, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Sandbostel vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,599
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sandbostel is $75,800, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $379 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 76.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 337 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,800
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$379
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.8%
Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied23.2%
Housing Units337

Property Tax

Climate in Sandbostel

Sandbostel has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 774 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.6° 76.9
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -0.5° / 5.3° 55.2
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F 0.9° / 8.8° 54.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.5° / 14.6° 37.2
May 12.8°C / 55°F 7° / 18.5° 48.3
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.3° / 21.2° 69.7
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.9° 90.0
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.6° 75.2
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.6° 55.2
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 74.5
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.7° 62.4
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.8° / 5.4° 74.7
Sandbostel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area71.3 sq mi (184.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates53.4093°N, 9.1293°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above Germany avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 63 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 116 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 110 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Sandbostel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Sandbostel

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bremen Vier MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei NEU ard, culture MP3 128 kbps
BREMEN NEXT ard, bremen next MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bremen (NRJ) MP3 192 kbps
Bremen Vier Rockt rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bremen 2 MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Beat-Club MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei Sounds pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Heuckzeug MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei pop MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Bremen AAC
Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dudelsack MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei unencrypted MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Spezial pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 21 Bremen MP3
Bremen Vier Hip-Hop-Channel hip-hop, rap MP3 128 kbps
postpunk MP3 128 kbps
1000 GOLDIES 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mittelweser pop MP3 192 kbps
POP LOUNGE CAFE ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
NSR Stadtradio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
soundtalesproductions Bremen radio plays MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremen UKW 92,5 MHz MP3 192 kbps
Flatlines Radio Punk hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser TV AAC 758 kbps
Lounge Radio Ibiza ambient, chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
LAUT.FM Bremen City Nights MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremerhaven UKW 90,7 MHz MP3 160 kbps
Hall of Music radio bremen, webradio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sandbostel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anna Maria
Bachmann-Museum Bremervörde
Börde-Museum
Christinenhaus
Einraumschule Karlshöfen
Feuerwehr museum
Findorff-Haus
Findorffhof
Freilichtmuseum / Heimatverein Frelsdorfer Brink
Galerie Altes Rathaus
Glasmuseum Gnarrenburg
Große Kunstschau Worpswede
Haus im Schluh
Heimathausanlage Plönjeshausen
Heimathausgelände Hesedorf
Heinrich-Vogeler-Museum
Käseglocke
Klostermuseum Zeven
Landmaschinenmuseum
Museum am Modersohn-Haus
Norddeutsches Radiomuseum
Stuhmer Museum
Torfkahnhafen Kreuzkuhle
Worpsweder Kunsthalle
Ziegelei Pape

Libraries in Sandbostel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Zeven0.0
Stadtbücherei Bremervörde0.0

Farmers Markets in Sandbostel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt Gnarrenburg
Wochenmarkt in Himmelpforten

Restaurants in Sandbostel

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beverner Schweiz
Nudelei Werner
Pizzeria Pantano

Cafes in Sandbostel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bauernhaus-Café

Airports Near Sandbostel

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Colnrade Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas AirfieldSmall Airport
Große Höhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Hodenhagen AirfieldSmall Airport
Höpen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoya AirfieldSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordholz-Spieka AirfieldSmall Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-BrunsiekSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarmstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Weser-Wümme AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sandbostel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Median Klinik Gyhum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandbostel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche
Lagerkirche

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Sandbostel

What is the population of Sandbostel?

Sandbostel has a population of 842 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 71.3 square miles.

Is Sandbostel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,599, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,800 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $379 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sandbostel?

Sandbostel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sandbostel?

There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sandbostel?

The median home value in Sandbostel is $75,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $379. The homeownership rate is 76.8%.

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