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Schortens, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Schortens is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 21,357. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 21,357 |
| Population Density | 534 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5380°, 7.9477° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.9 inches (811 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,240 |
About Schortens
Schortens is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 21,357. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schortens vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,240 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 833 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $86,400 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $432 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.0% |
| Housing Units | 8,543 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schortens
Schortens has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5380°N, 7.9477°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Schortens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Schortens
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Heidmühle | - | - | - | - |
| Verlässliche Grundschule Schortens | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| IGS Friesland | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Oestringfelde | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schortens
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schortens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Jahre Vollzugsgeschichte | ||||
| Alte Pastorei (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte | ||||
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Bunker-Museum Wilhelmshaven | ||||
| Deutsches Marinemuseum | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Feuerwehr - Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Jever | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| Groot Hus (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| GröschlerHaus | ||||
| Gruseleum | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Historische Rettungsstation Harlesiel (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum) | ||||
| Krimimuseum | ||||
| Küstenmuseum | ||||
| Küsteum | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Muschelmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Museumskutter GEBRÜDER AZ:5 | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Carolinensiel | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Wattenmeer | ||||
| Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Phänomania | ||||
| Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund | ||||
| Schloss Jever | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Jever | ||||
| Skulpturengarten | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Wattenmeerhaus, UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven |
Libraries in Schortens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek der Jade Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Blickpunkt Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücher-Zelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Horumersiel | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Sande | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Christus König | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Jever | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbücherei Schillig | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schortens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altengroden | |||||
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Börsenplatz | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Voslapp | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel |
Hotels in Schortens
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schortens
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Schortens
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Schortens
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schortens
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Schortens
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schortens
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schortens
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Schortens
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schortens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer | ||||
| Wilhelms Hopven |
Stadiums & Teams in Schortens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Schortens
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Helgoland-Düne Airport | HGL | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Schortens
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post-Agentur |
Treatment Centers in Schortens
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Median Klinik Wilhelmshaven | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersie | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel | ||
| Mutter & Kind-Klinik Horumersiel | ||
| Wangerland Reha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schortens
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Kirche | |
| Dreifaltigkeit Kirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kircke | |
| St.-Stephanus-Kirche |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Schortens?
Schortens has a population of 21,357 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 534 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.
Is Schortens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,240, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $432 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Schortens?
Schortens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schortens?
There are 833 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schortens?
The median home value in Schortens is $86,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $432. The homeownership rate is 64.0%.