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Sankt Pölten, Austria

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Sankt Pölten is a small city in Lower Austria, Austria with a population of 21,911. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
21,911 Population 4,816/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$66,852 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,852 median income

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About Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten, mostly abbreviated to the official name St. Pölten, is the capital and largest city of the State of Lower Austria in northeast Austria, with 59,767 inhabitants as of 1 January 2025. St. Pölten is a city with its own statute and therefore it is both a municipality and a district in the Mostviertel. Due to its cultural status, it has recently enjoyed an increase of visitors passing through Sankt Pölten on their way to Vienna.

People

Population21,911
Density4,816/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,852

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population21,911
Population Density4,816 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates48.2076°, 15.6373°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceLower Austria
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall72.5 inches (184 cm)
Median Household Income$66,852

About Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten is a small city in Austria (Lower Austria) with a population of 21,911. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Sankt Pölten is $66,852, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 855 business establishments.

Income: Sankt Pölten vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$66,852
11% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)855

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.1° 31.7
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.6° 24.6
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9.8° 45.1
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.3° / 16.2° 44.8
May 15°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.4° 89.6
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 105.2
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26° 102.5
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.6° 100.8
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.2° 69.8
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14° 46.6
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.3° 40.1
Dec 0.7°C / 33°F -1.3° / 2.8° 32.6
Sankt Pölten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 72.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Austria avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density4,816/sq mi
Coordinates48.2076°N, 15.6373°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above Austria avg
Snowfall 72.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 62 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 63 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 60 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 67 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 62 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 99 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 150 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 130 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 40 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 71 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 70 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 65 km
May 25, 2004 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary M4.1 141 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 65 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 62 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 65 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 114 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 65 km
Apr 19, 2021 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria M3.9 63 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Sankt Pölten has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Sankt Pölten

Institution Type Founded Website
Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität University Visit →
Campus Krems University
Campus St. Pölten University Visit →
Danube Private University University 2009 Visit →
Danube Private University University 2009 Visit →
IMC Fachhochschule Krems University Visit →
IMC Fachhochschule Krems University
Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität für Gesundheitswissenschaften University Visit →
Konservatorium für Kirchenmusik College Visit →
KPH Campus St. Pölten College Visit →
Tourismusschule im WIFI - St. Pölten College
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University Visit →
University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten University Visit →

Schools in Sankt Pölten

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
HBLA für wirtschaftliche Berufe
International School St. Pölten
Daniel Gran Schule
Dr. Theodor Körner Schulen
Mary Ward Schulen
Schulzentrum Eybnerstraße
Polytechnische Schule St. Pölten
Bildungszentrum für Gesundheits- und Sozialberufe
Volksschule Daniel Gran
Bundesbildungsanstalt für Elementarpädagogik- und Sozialpädagogik (BAfEP/BASOP)
SPZ St. Pölten-Mitte
Mary Ward Privatgymnasium
Mary Ward Privatmittelschule
Mary Ward Privatvolksschule
Mittelschule Körner III & IV
NÖ Musikmittelschule
Sportmittelschule St. Pölten
Schulring 18 (ehem. SOZAK)
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Radio Stations near Sankt Pölten

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Hitradio Ö3 orf, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kronehit rock pop dance MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Wien orf MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Niederösterreich | HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
ORF Hitradio Ö3 (290k HLS) at_orf, pop AAC 300 kbps
ORF Radio Niederösterreich orf MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (290k HLS) at_orf AAC 323 kbps
ORF Radio Wien (128k HLS) at_orf AAC 134 kbps
ORF Radio Wien (290k HLS) at_orf AAC 300 kbps
ORF Radio Burgenland orf MP3 128 kbps
Kronehit MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (128k HLS) at_orf AAC 145 kbps
ORF Hitradio Ö3 (128k HLS) at_orf, pop AAC 134 kbps
Campus & City Radio 94.4 MP3
Stadtradio Krems pop MP3
radioYpsilon - Wir hör'n uns! multicultural MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sankt Pölten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abt Johannes Dizent-Museum
AKW Zwentendorf
Art Room Würth
Auden Haus
Ausstellungsbrücke
Bauern- und Handwerksmuseum
Bewegte Zeiten
Bezirksmuseum / Zdarskymuseum
Donabauer-Kalkofen
Dorfarchiv
Dorfmuseum Alte Schmiede
Ehemalige Synagoge
Feld- und Industriebahnmuseum
Forum Frohner
Forum Landtag
Goldhauben- und Trachtenmuseum
Gunther Philipp Museum
Hametner Bauernmuseum
Hammerschmiede Pehn
Haus der Geschichte
Haus für Natur
Heizhaus Club Mh.6
Karikaturmuseum
Karmeliterhof
Kartäusermuseum
KinderKunstLabor
Kunsthalle Krems
Landesgalerie Niederösterreich
Margaretenkapelle
Mineralienzentrum Steinstadel
Motorrad-Museum
Museum am Dom
Museum Historischer Bierkrüge
Museum im Kaisertrakt
Museum Niederösterreich
museumkrems
NÖ DOK
Römermuseum Mautern
Schaustollen Angern
Schiffahrtsmuseum Spitz
Stadtmuseum
Stiftsmuseum
Urzeitmuseum
Venusium
Wachaumuseum
Wallfahrtsmuseum Maria Langegg
Weinheber Museum
Wilhelm Kienzl Museum Schauplatz Evangelimann
Wilhelmsburger Geschirr-Museum

Libraries in Sankt Pölten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Campus Biblotek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kasten bei Böheimkirchen0.0
Graphische Sammlung Stift Göttweig0.0
Inzersdorf0.0
NÖ Landes-Archiv0.0
NÖ Landesbibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Paudorf "Frau Ava"0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek St. Pölten0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Krems0.0
Stadtbücherei Traismauer0.0
Stadtbücherei Zweigstelle Süd0.0
Universitätsbibliothek und Universitätsarchiv0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankt Pölten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Christbaumerlebniswald
Josefsmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Täglicher Markt
Wochenmarkt am Domplatz

Hotels in Sankt Pölten

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hotel
Hotel Metropol
Hotel-Gasthof Graf
Stadthotel Hauser-Eck

Restaurants in Sankt Pölten

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aelium
Asia Restaurant Neuwelt
Das Römer
Deniz Restaurant
Erichs Osteria
EVI - Naturkostladen - Restaurant
Flieger-Bräu
Gasthof Winkler
Golden Sun
Gyoza
Hanas
Hotel-Gasthof Graf
Jack's Mayfair
Joe Goreng
K&K
Khim
Kristall
Kuckucksnest
La Dolce Vita
Landhaus Stüberl
Landhausküche
Maki Moments
Mandas
OKI Asian Kitchen
Pepe Nero
Pizza Tyom
Rajput
Rhodos
Rosi´s
Saloon Milwaukee
Schauspiel
Schnitzelmax
Souvlaki Bar
Supperiör
Teatro
Tokyo

Cafes in Sankt Pölten

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Antlas
Café Emmi
Cafe im Palais Wellenstein
Café Schubert
Cafe-Konditorei Pusch
Caffè da Enzo
Das Altoona
Easy
Fröstl
Helmut & Helmut
Ichiban Tea
Roma

Cinemas in Sankt Pölten

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Paradiso

Theatres in Sankt Pölten

5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bühne im Hof
Großer Saal
Kleiner Saal
Landestheater Niederösterreich
Theaterwerkstatt

Monuments in Sankt Pölten

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Denkmal
Mariensäule
Passauer Wolf

Clinics in Sankt Pölten

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MaxMED
Tiny Feet

Dentists in Sankt Pölten

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfred Muschik
BVAEB Zahnambulatorium
DDr. Andrea Sochor
DDr. Edwin Biedermann
DDr. Thomas Felkai
Dr. Eduard und Brigitte Pranz
Dr. Helmuth Sommer
Dr. Hemma Strauss

Train Stations in Sankt Pölten

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof

Bus Stations in Sankt Pölten

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof Nord

Gas Stations in Sankt Pölten

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avanti
Eni
Turmöl

Banks in Sankt Pölten

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santander
Bank Austria
bank99
bank99
BAWAG PSK
Erste Bank
Hypo NÖ
HYPO NOE Landesbank
Oberbank
Raiffeisenbank
Raiffeisenbank
Sparkasse NÖ
Sparkasse NÖ Mitte West
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Sankt Pölten

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Shopping Promenade
City Super Center
Forum
NV-Center

Gyms in Sankt Pölten

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fit Fabrik Plus
Sahaja Yoga
SemTeo
Soil Yoga

Breweries in Sankt Pölten

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus Wösendorf
Geroldinger Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Sankt Pölten

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sankt Pölten

27 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Niederalpl 0.0 $0
Goaß 0.0 $0
Jauerling 0.0 $0
Brenneralm 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Unterberg 0.0 $0
Hochbärneck 0.0 $0
Turmkogellifte Puchenstuben 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Annaberg 0.0 $0
Maiszinken 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher 0.0 $0
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 $0
Puchis Welt in Puchberg 0.0 $0
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hauereck - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Veitsch 0.0 $0
Happylift – Semmering 0.0 $0
Semmering Hirschenkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen 0.0 $0
Schmoll Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering 0.0 $0
Wexl Arena 0.0 $0
Feistritzsattel 0.0 $0
Arabichl 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Mönichkirchen - Mariensee 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sankt Pölten

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wiener Neustadt East AirportMedium Airport
Wiener Neustadt West AirportMedium Airport
Brumowski Air BaseSmall Airport
Dobersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Excalibur City AirfieldSmall Airport
Krems/Langenlois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Mariazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Miroslav Aircon ULMSmall Airport
Miroslav ULMSmall Airport
Ottenschlag AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Georgen-Ybbsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stockerau AirfieldSmall Airport
Strachotice u Znojma ULMSmall Airport
Tandem Airlebnis Paraglider FieldSmall Airport
Völtendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Vöslau-Kottingbrunn AirfieldSmall Airport
Znojmo AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sankt Pölten

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Filiale 3100
Post Filiale 3109

Treatment Centers in Sankt Pölten

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gesundheitsresort Salzerbad
Lebens.Med Zentrum St. Pölten

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sankt Pölten

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Wachau Cultural Landscape

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankt Pölten

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bürgerspitalkirche
Dom
Evangelische Kirche
Franziskanerkirche
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
Kapelle des Priesterseminars
Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage
Königreichssaal - Zeugen Jehovas
Landhauskapelle
Mary-Ward-Kirche
Prandtauerkirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sankt Pölten

Wachau Cultural Landscape
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Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sankt Pölten

What is the population of Sankt Pölten?

Sankt Pölten has a population of 21,911 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 4,816 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Sankt Pölten expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,852, 11% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sankt Pölten?

Sankt Pölten has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 72.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sankt Pölten?

There are 855 business establishments in the area.

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