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Schelfstadt, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Schelfstadt is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 4,308. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,308 Population 78/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,285 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,285 median income
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $458/mo rent

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About Schelfstadt

Schelfstadt

Schelfstadt is a central quarter of the city of Schwerin, capital of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state of Germany.

People

Population4,308
Density78/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,285

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,600
Rent$458
Ownership17.9%
Housing Units1,723

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population4,308
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates53.6338°, 11.4171°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$26,285

About Schelfstadt

Schelfstadt is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 4,308. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schelfstadt is $26,285, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Schelfstadt vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,285
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schelfstadt is $91,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $458 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 17.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,723 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,600
68% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$458
61% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership17.9%
Owner-Occupied17.9%
Renter-Occupied82.1%
Housing Units1,723

Property Tax

Climate in Schelfstadt

Schelfstadt has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.1°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.3° 55.9
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -0.9° / 4.4° 42.4
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.2° 44.1
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.8° 35.2
May 13.1°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.1° 46.7
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.4° / 21° 61.6
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.8° / 23.3° 74.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.1° 67.2
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.8° 52.3
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.2° 51.0
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 49.0
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.2° 56.4
Schelfstadt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.1 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates53.6338°N, 11.4171°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Germany avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 44 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Schelfstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Schelfstadt

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ecolea - Internationale Schule Schwerin - - - -
Heinrich-Heine Schule - - - -
Designschule Schwerin - - - -
Heinrich-Heine Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Schelfstadt

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Radio MV oldies MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (Regio Rostock) - MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (HGW) oldies MP3 128 kbps
Mathees Rocksound SN Warnitz blues rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Wismar FM charts, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 40plus (DK) - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Hellbach 60s, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Supermix - MP3 128 kbps
Schlagerwelle - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schelfstadt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Synagoge & Hanna-Meinungen-Haus
Feuerwehr-Museum
Flippermuseum Schwerin
Freilichtmuseum für Volkskunde Schwerin-Mueß
Geologisches Museum Raben Steinfeld
Historisches Feuerwehrmuseum Plate
Kreisagrarmuseum Dorf Mecklenburg
Mahn und Gedenkstätten Wöbbelin
Mecklenburgisches Eisenbahn- und Technikmuseum
Museum der Alltagskultur in der Griesen Gegend
Schlossmuseum
Staatliches Museum Schwerin
Stadtarchiv Grevesmühlen
Städtisches Museum Grevesmühlen
Waldglasmuseum
Welterbe Schwerin

Libraries in Schelfstadt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Bad Kleinen0.0
Bibliothek des Landtages Mecklenburg-Vorpommern0.0
Bibliothek Plate0.0
Hinterhaus Doktor K.0.0
Kreismedienzentrum0.0
Landesbibliothek Mecklenburg Vorpommern Günther Uecker0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Grevesmühlen0.0
Stadtbibliothek, Zweigstelle0.0

Farmers Markets in Schelfstadt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt Dreescher Markt
Wochenmarkt Grunthalplatz

Hotels in Schelfstadt

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avalon Hotel
Haus am Pfaffenteich
Niederländischer Hof
Nordlicht
Zur Traube

Restaurants in Schelfstadt

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Karina - Kneipe & Pension
Freie Suppenküche
Gourmetfabrik

Cafes in Schelfstadt

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KDN

Theatres in Schelfstadt

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E-Werk

Clinics in Schelfstadt

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MEDIAN Klinik Schelfstadt

Banks in Schelfstadt

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
VR-Bank

Shopping Malls in Schelfstadt

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Werder Hof

Breweries in Schelfstadt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Albers Brauerei
Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug
Brauerei Hennings

Stadiums & Teams in Schelfstadt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schelfstadt

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grambeker Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Grube Airfield-Small Airport
Kammermark Airfield-Small Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck Airfield-Small Airport
Neu-Gülze Airfield-Small Airport
Neustadt-Glewe Airfield-Small Airport
Parchim Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Perleberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Pinnow Airfield-Small Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf Airfield-Small Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield-Small Airport
Teldau-Amholz Airfield-Small Airport
Wismar Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schelfstadt

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christengemeinde Arche Schwerin
St. Nikolai

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 Schelfstadt

What is the population of Schelfstadt?

Schelfstadt has a population of 4,308 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 55.3 square miles.

Is Schelfstadt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,285, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 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 Schelfstadt?

Schelfstadt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schelfstadt?

There are 168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schelfstadt?

The median home value in Schelfstadt is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458. The homeownership rate is 17.9%.

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