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Scharnebeck, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Scharnebeck is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,275. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,275 Population 397/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,385 Median Income
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Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,385 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $519/mo rent

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About Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck is a municipality in the district of Lüneburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Lüneburg. The Scharnebeck twin ship lift on the Elbe Lateral Canal is in the municipality.

People

Population3,275
Density397/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,385

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$519
Ownership56.5%
Housing Units1,310

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population3,275
Population Density397 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates53.2924°, 10.5019°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (976 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.7 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$29,385

About Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 3,275. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Scharnebeck is $29,385, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Scharnebeck vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,385
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Scharnebeck is $103,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 56.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,310 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.5%
Owner-Occupied56.5%
Renter-Occupied43.5%
Housing Units1,310

Property Tax

Climate in Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 679 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.8° / 3.8° 63.6
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.2° 47.2
Mar 5°C / 41°F 1° / 9° 52.2
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F 4.2° / 15.2° 36.9
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.4° 51.7
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.2° 64.9
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.1° / 24.1° 75.7
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.4° 70.7
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.9° 47.8
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 56.7
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.1° 49.1
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.8° / 5.1° 62.7
Scharnebeck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates53.2924°N, 10.5019°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Germany avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.0 132 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 28 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Scharnebeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Scharnebeck

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haupt und Realschule Scharnebeck
Grundschule Scharnebeck
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Radio Stations near Scharnebeck

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR Kultur classical, culture MP3 128 kbps
NDR Info Hamburg news MP3 128 kbps
tagesschau24 ard, nachrichten MP3 128 kbps
Rock Antenne Hamburg (AAC) rock AAC
Sportschau Radio Liga2 Konferenz 2.bundesliga MP3 128 kbps
Hamburg Zwei 80er, christmas AAC
ZEPPELIN STELLE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Dreampop Radio alternative, folk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen soul MP3 320 kbps
Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt electronic MP3 64 kbps
electric-circus edm, electro MP3 128 kbps
laut.fm DarkClubRadio alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Path through the Forest alternative, avant-garde MP3 128 kbps
Gábor Hering MP3 128 kbps
MABU Beatz Radio - Minimal minimal, minimal techno MP3 128 kbps
917xfm MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Moviedance soundtracks MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zwiebel alternate, chill MP3 192 kbps
Makrele St.Pauli MP3 128 kbps
RADIO Reeperbahn Weihnachten weihnachten, xmas MP3 192 kbps
Rentner-Radio 60er und 70er jahre ... und natürlich zeitlose hits!! eine musikalische zeitreise zurück in die besten jahre der generation im ruhestand!!, das rentner radio spielt 24 stunden nur die ohrwürmer und evergreens der 50er MP3 128 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
Radio Zusa MP3 192 kbps
Radio PSR LEIPZIG emo MP3
Radio Zusa OGG 128 kbps
Dancefox Radio international MP3

Museums in Scharnebeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Bismarck-Museum
Brauereimuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Lokschuppen Aumühle
Elbbergmuseum
Elbschifffahrtsmuseum
Erlebnisschmiede
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fischereimuseum
Fliesenmuseum
Freiluftausstellung EinFlussReich
GeesthachtMuseum! im Krügerschen Haus
German Salt Museum
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Heimatmuseum
Kant Museum
Künstlerhaus Lauenburg
Lokschuppen Aumühle
Mühlenmuseum
Museum Lüneburg
Museum Rade
Opfer der NS-Psychiatrie
Ostpreußisches Landesmuseum Lüneburg
Otto-von-Bismarck-Stiftung
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Textilmuseum
Treckermuseum Niendorf 1
Zugpferdemuseum

Libraries in Scharnebeck

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Adendorf0.0
Bibliothek des Hereon0.0
Bibliothek im Griepehaus0.0
Bibliothek OVG0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Elbmarsch0.0
Bücherei Reppenstedt0.0
Büchereizentrale0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeinde Bücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Dassendorf0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbücherei0.0
Kreismedienzentrum Lüneburg0.0
Ratsbücherei0.0
Ratsbücherei Kaltenmoor0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Lauenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Geesthacht0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwarzenbek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Scharnebeck

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lauenburger Wochenmarkt
Lüneburg Farmer's Market
Markt
Marktplatz Scharnebeck
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt Barum
Wochenmarkt Bleckede
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt in Reppenstedt
Wochenmarkt Kaltenmoor
Wochenmarkt Schwarzenbek

Hotels in Scharnebeck

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Europa

Restaurants in Scharnebeck

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Europa
Rusticus
Vereinsheim SV-Scharnebeck

Dentists in Scharnebeck

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waldemar Albrecht
Zahnärztliche Gemeinschaftspraxis

Veterinaries in Scharnebeck

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Isabel Röbbelen

Train Stations in Scharnebeck

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scharnebeck

Gas Stations in Scharnebeck

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VR PLUS Energie

Breweries in Scharnebeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sommerbecker Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Scharnebeck

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Scharnebeck

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Celle Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Berliner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Celle-Arloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Höpen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Oppershausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Scheuen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-BrunsiekSmall Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ummern AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Scharnebeck

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes Paketshop
Postfiliale 537

Treatment Centers in Scharnebeck

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sprachhaus
Susannenhaus
VAMED Klinik Geesthacht

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scharnebeck

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Johannis
St. Marien

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 Scharnebeck

What is the population of Scharnebeck?

Scharnebeck has a population of 3,275 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 397 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Scharnebeck expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,385, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Scharnebeck?

Scharnebeck has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scharnebeck?

There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Scharnebeck?

The median home value in Scharnebeck is $103,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $519. The homeownership rate is 56.5%.

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