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Schierke, Germany

Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

Schierke is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 747. Elevation: 2,014 ft (614 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
747 Population 48/sq mi density
2,014 ft Elevation 614 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,508 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,508 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population747
Density48/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,508

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,600
Rent$433
Ownership34.3%
Housing Units299

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Population747
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Coordinates51.7639°, 10.6621°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony-Anhalt
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.4 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$27,508

About Schierke

Schierke is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 747. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet (614 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schierke is $27,508, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Schierke vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,508
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schierke is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 34.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 299 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.3%
Owner-Occupied34.3%
Renter-Occupied65.7%
Housing Units299

Property Tax

Climate in Schierke

Schierke has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1300 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -4.1° / 1.6° 158.1
Feb -0.9°C / 30°F -4.2° / 2.4° 106.6
Mar 1.8°C / 35°F -2.3° / 5.8° 119.8
Apr 5.8°C / 42°F 0.6° / 11.1° 69.9
May 10°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.4° 86.3
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.5° 80.8
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.6° 110.2
Aug 15°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.4° 86.9
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 6.4° / 16° 96.5
Oct 7°C / 45°F 3.2° / 10.9° 116.3
Nov 2.8°C / 37°F 0° / 5.6° 116.5
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -2.8° / 2.2° 151.7
Schierke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates51.7639°N, 10.6621°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Germany avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 86 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 108 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 48 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 31 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 69 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 125 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 105 km
Sep 28, 1993 1 km SSW of Ronneburg, Germany M2.7 146 km
Nov 21, 2000 2 km SSE of Unterbreizbach, Germany M2.6 117 km
May 6, 2008 3 km SSW of Völkershausen, Germany M2.6 119 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 47 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 31 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Schierke has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Schierke

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BG-Bildungsstätte Schierke
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Radio Stations near Schierke

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Niedersachsen pop MP3
90s90s - Lovesongs pop music MP3
MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen heiligenstadt, hits AAC 102 kbps
bigFM Niedersachsen MP3
Radio60! AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Schierke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Remise
Bahnhofsmuseum Benneckenstein
Bergwerksmuseum Grube Samson
Blacksmith
Catharina Neufang
Dokumentationsstätte "Landhaus Weichelt"
Eisenbahnmuseum Vienenburg
Feuerwehrmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Fire Department Museum
form gestaltung in der ddr
Freigelände Eisenbahnmuseum Vienenburg
Glas- und Hüttenmuseum Wieda
Glasmuseum
Goslarer Museum
Grenzlandmuseum Bad Sachsa
Grenzmuseum Sorge
Grenzmuseum Sorge
Gründerzeitmuseum Villa Charlotte
Harz-Sagen-Halle
Harzer Baumkuchenhaus
Harzer Bike Schmiede
Harzer Roller-Kanarien-Museum
Harzmuseum
HarzWaldHaus (früher "Haus der Natur")
Heimat- und FIS-Skimuseum Braunlage
Heimat-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Döhren
Heimatmuseum Hohegeiß
Heimatmuseum Zorge
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Derenburg
Heimatstube Harzklub Königshütte
Heimatstube Ilsenburg
Hermannshöhlenmuseum
Historischer Lokschuppen Hasselfelde
Hütten- und Technikmuseum (im Umbau)
Hüttenmuseum
Informationszentrum
Keller-Museum Stapelburg
Kleinste Haus
Köhlereimuseum
Komturhof
Kupferschiefer-Schaubergwerk „Lange Wand“
Lehrbergwerk Grube Roter Bär
Lokschuppen Rübeland
Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode
Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp Memorial
Mönchehaus Museum
Museum im Zwinger
Museumshof "Ernst Koch" Silstedt
Nationalpark-Besucherzentrum Brockenhaus
Nationalparkhaus Sankt Andreasberg
Ostdeutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Mario Tänzer
Schatzkammer Drei:Kaiser Haus
Schiefes Haus
Stadtmuseum Ellrich
Streuobstmuseum
Wassermühle Zimmermann
Western
World Heritage Site Rammelsberg
Zinnfiguren Museum
ZisterzienserMuseum Kloster Walkenried

Libraries in Schierke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei im Historischen Bahnhof0.0
Bürger Bücherei Jürgenohl0.0
Harzbücherei Wernigerode0.0
Ilsenburger Stadtbibliothek0.0
Kinderbibliothek0.0
Landeshauptarchiv Standort Wernigerode0.0
Lesewelt Oker e.V.0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Goslar0.0
Stadtbücherei im Kurzentrum0.0

Farmers Markets in Schierke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Goslar

Hotels in Schierke

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brockenblick
Brockenhotel
Hotel "Brockenscheideck"
Hotel "Villa Fichtenhof"
Hotel & Restaurant "Brockenstübchen"
Pension Barbara
Regiohotel Am Brocken Schierke
Schierker Waldperle
Villa Bodeblick
Zum Wildbach

Restaurants in Schierke

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Elstern
China-Thai Restaurant A PaO
Der Brockenwirt
Gasthaus "Hexenritt-Alm"
Gasthaus "Zur Klippe"
Hotel "Brockenscheideck"
Hotel "Garni" & Gaststätte "Zum Holzfäller"
Hotel & Restaurant "Brockenstübchen"
Luis
Montevino
Pension Andrä
Restaurant Zwölfender
Touristensaal
Villa Bodeblick
Villa Fichtenhof
Wurmbergalm

Cafes in Schierke

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café am Kurpark
Hexenflug
Hexenklause

Castles in Schierke

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Schierke

Theme Parks in Schierke

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brocken Coaster

Train Stations in Schierke

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brocken
Schierke

Breweries in Schierke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altenauer Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Schierke

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schierke

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg 0.0 $0
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schierke

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Am Salzgittersee AirfieldSmall Airport
Aue bei Hattorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Frankenhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Gandersheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Langensalza AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballenstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bleicherode AirfieldSmall Airport
Bollrich AirfieldSmall Airport
Dingelstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Dornberg-Sontra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Große Wiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Hasselfelde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hildesheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenstein ULSmall Airport
Hoym AirfieldSmall Airport
Katensen private UL stripSmall Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühlhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Northeim AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschersleben Glider FieldSmall Airport
Peine-Glindbruchkippe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte AirfieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sassberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stapelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg at Wessein AirfieldSmall Airport
Sultmer Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Uehrde AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schierke

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehaklinik Zorge für Mutter-Vater-Kind

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schierke

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergkirche

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 Schierke

What is the population of Schierke?

Schierke has a population of 747 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles.

Is Schierke expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,508, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Schierke?

Schierke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schierke?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schierke?

The median home value in Schierke is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433. The homeownership rate is 34.3%.

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