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Schwanheide, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Schwanheide is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 760. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
760 Population 32/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,457 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,457 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population760
Density32/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,457

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$404
Ownership63.2%
Housing Units304

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population760
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates53.4292°, 10.6831°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
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$29,457

About Schwanheide

Schwanheide is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 760. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 Schwanheide is $29,457, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Schwanheide vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,457
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schwanheide is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 63.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 304 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,800
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$404
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.2%
Owner-Occupied63.2%
Renter-Occupied36.8%
Housing Units304

Property Tax

Climate in Schwanheide

Schwanheide has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 651 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -0.9° / 3.5° 55.1
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.7° 43.8
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F 1° / 8.4° 46.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 4.1° / 14.1° 37.4
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.5° 51.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.5° 62.5
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.9° 78.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.6° 66.0
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 10.2° / 19.2° 51.5
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.5° 51.7
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.5° 48.8
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.3° 57.1
Schwanheide 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 56 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

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates53.4292°N, 10.6831°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Germany avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M4.0 148 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 13 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 135 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Schwanheide has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Schwanheide

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Zusa OGG
Volkseigener Rundfunk Sachsen soul MP3 320 kbps
Radio Karl-Marx-Stadt electronic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zusa OGG
Dancefox Radio international MP3
Radio Zusa OGG 128 kbps
Radio PSR LEIPZIG emo MP3
Radio Zusa MP3 192 kbps
Oldiefans - Das Original 2000er, 60er MP3 256 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schwanheide

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elbbergmuseum
Elbschifffahrtsmuseum
Eulenspiegelmuseum
Expo-Ausstellung "Grenzgänge"
Fischereimuseum
Fliesenmuseum
Freiluftausstellung EinFlussReich
Grenzmuseum Leisterförde
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Zarrentin
Historisches Rathaus Mölln
Künstlerhaus Lauenburg
Mühlenmuseum
Priesterkate Büchen-Dorf
Vun Hus un Hoff
Zugpferdemuseum

Libraries in Schwanheide

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Adendorf0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei Büchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Amt Neuhaus0.0
Ratsbücherei Kaltenmoor0.0
Schul- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Lauenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Schwarzenbek0.0

Farmers Markets in Schwanheide

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lauenburger Wochenmarkt
Markt
Marktplatz Scharnebeck
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt Bleckede
Wochenmarkt Büchen
Wochenmarkt Kaltenmoor
Wochenmarkt Mölln
Wochenmarkt Poggensee
Wochenmarkt Schwarzenbek

Breweries in Schwanheide

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sommerbecker Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Schwanheide

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schwanheide

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Faßberg Air BaseMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Celle-Arloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Holtorfsloh AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüneburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Uelzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Worth Ultralight stripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Schwanheide

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Föhrenkamp
Reha-Zentrum Mölln Klinik Hellbachtal
VITREA Rehaklinik Lehmrade

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 Schwanheide

What is the population of Schwanheide?

Schwanheide has a population of 760 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 24.1 square miles.

Is Schwanheide expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,457, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Schwanheide?

Schwanheide 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 Schwanheide?

There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schwanheide?

The median home value in Schwanheide is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404. The homeownership rate is 63.2%.

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