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Schöningen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Schöningen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 13,265. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
13,265 Population 755/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,398 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,398 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,200 home value, $361/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,265
Density755/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,398

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,200
Rent$361
Ownership48.3%
Housing Units5,306

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population13,265
Population Density755 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates52.1380°, 10.9675°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (910 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.1 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$30,398

About Schöningen

Schöningen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 13,265. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 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 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schöningen is $30,398, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 517 business establishments.

Income: Schöningen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,398
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)517

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schöningen is $72,200, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $361 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 48.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,306 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,200
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$361
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.3%
Owner-Occupied48.3%
Renter-Occupied51.7%
Housing Units5,306

Property Tax

Climate in Schöningen

Schöningen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -1.5° / 4° 44.4
Feb 2°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.3° 31.8
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 0.7° / 9.7° 38.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 4.1° / 16.1° 31.0
May 13.8°C / 57°F 7.7° / 19.9° 59.6
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 11.4° / 23.5° 46.3
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 13.6° / 25.8° 63.9
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13° / 25° 55.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21° 46.3
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 6.3° / 15.1° 42.4
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9° 42.7
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5.7° 39.3
Schöningen 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 35.8 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density755/sq mi
Coordinates52.1380°N, 10.9675°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Germany avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.9 103 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 141 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 111 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 64 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 68 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 99 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 135 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 138 km
May 24, 2002 4 km WNW of Schernberg, Germany M2.6 90 km
Jan 10, 2001 3 km NNE of Großbodungen, Germany M2.5 78 km
Feb 11, 2008 1 km W of Bennstedt, Germany M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Schöningen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Schöningen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eichendorffschule
Gymnasium Anna-Sophianeum
Realschule Schöningen
Grundschule Schöningen
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Radio Stations near Schöningen

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO 21 Braunschweig pop, rock MP3
Festival Radio edm, electro MP3 192 kbps
harz-börde-welle bürgerradio, community radio MP3 128 kbps
radio hbw Harz-Börde-Welle Aschersleben aschersleben, börde MP3 192 kbps
Radio60! AAC+ 128 kbps
Hasi from Hell MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schöningen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Spritzenhaus
Berend Lehmann Museum
Börde-Museum Burg Ummendorf
Cafe im Puppen- und Teddybärenmusem
Forschungsmuseum Schöningen
Gedenkstätte Deutsche Teilung Marienborn
Gleimhaus
Harzer Bike Schmiede
Heeseberg Museum
Heimat Museum
Heimat- und Apotheken Museum Weferlingen
Heimat-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heineanum
Heinrich-Meutefin-Museum
Juleum
KK Schießstand Almke
Kreuzgang der Liebfrauenkirche
Museum für mechanische Musikinstrumente
Museum Gröningen
Museumshof Emmerstedt
Museumsmühle Abbenrode
Museumsstube Harbke
Optische Telegraphenstation (18)
Puppen- und Teddybärenmusem
Schachmuseum
Schraube-Museum
Städtisches Museum
Till Eulenspiegel Museum
Tischlereimuseum
Torhaus
Zonengrenzmuseum

Libraries in Schöningen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Halberstadt0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Schöningen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fischmarkt
Holzmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Schöningen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel SchlafSchöningen
Schloss Schöningen

Restaurants in Schöningen

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

a'la Turka
Akropolis
Cafe Restaurant Waldfrieden
Das andere Scheinich's
Schäferstübchen
Schloss Schöningen
wie in Omas Küche

Cafes in Schöningen

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro & Café am Brunnen
Bistro Flintstone
Café Steinzeit
Essbar Anna-Sophianeum
FEUERWACHE Stadtcafé

Castles in Schöningen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Schöningen

Veterinaries in Schöningen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #2384458161

Gas Stations in Schöningen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #583188685
SB-Tank

Banks in Schöningen

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankhaus Rautenschlein
Landessparkasse
Volksbank

Gyms in Schöningen

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elithera Gesundheitszentrum Schöningen
Fitnessland

Golf Courses in Schöningen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Sankt Lorenz

Stadiums & Teams in Schöningen

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Ski Resorts Near Schöningen

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 Schöningen

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg AirportBWEMedium Airport
Am Salzgittersee AirfieldSmall Airport
Aschersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Aue bei Hattorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballenstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Berliner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Bleicherode AirfieldSmall Airport
Bollrich AirfieldSmall Airport
Cochstedt AirportCSOSmall Airport
Dingelstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorstadt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gerbstedt AirstripSmall Airport
Große Wiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Hasselfelde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenstein ULSmall Airport
Hoym AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Kunrau-Jahrstedt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Magdeburg City AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberrißdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Oppershausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschersleben Glider FieldSmall Airport
Rote Wiese Glider FieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Drütte AirfieldSmall Airport
Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sassberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stapelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Stüde Bernsteinsee AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Uehrde AirfieldSmall Airport
Ummern AirfieldSmall Airport
Wilsche Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schöningen

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche Schöningen
Clus-Kirche
Maria Hilfe der Christen
Neuapostolische Kirche
St. Andreas
St. Lorenz
St. Vincenz

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 Schöningen

What is the population of Schöningen?

Schöningen has a population of 13,265 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 755 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Schöningen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,398, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $361 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 Schöningen?

Schöningen 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 35.8 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schöningen?

There are 517 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schöningen?

The median home value in Schöningen is $72,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $361. The homeownership rate is 48.3%.

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