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Schwerin, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Schwerin is a mid-size city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 96,641. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
96,641 Population 1,749/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 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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Full City Profile

People

Population96,641
Density1,749/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,285

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,600
Rent$458
Ownership17.9%
Housing Units38,656

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population96,641
Population Density1,749 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates53.6294°, 11.4132°
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 Schwerin

Schwerin is a mid-size city in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 96,641. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 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 Schwerin is $26,285, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 191 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Income: Schwerin vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)191

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare21
Retail20

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schwerin 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 38,656 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 Units38,656

Property Tax

Climate in Schwerin

Schwerin 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
Schwerin 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 157 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

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.1 km²)
Population Density1,749/sq mi
Coordinates53.6294°N, 11.4132°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 43 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

Schwerin 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 Schwerin

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Berufliche Schule der Landeshauptstadt Schwerin Gesundheit und Sozialwesen - - - -
Gymnasium Fridericianum Schwerin - - - -
Gymnasium Fridericianum - - - -
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Radio Stations near Schwerin

8 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

Museums in Schwerin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Synagoge & Hanna-Meinungen-Haus
Burgmuseum
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 Schwerin

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
Stadtbilbiothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Schwerin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt Dreescher Markt
Wochenmarkt Grunthalplatz

Hotels in Schwerin

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Weinhaus Wöhler

Restaurants in Schwerin

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A. Maria
Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug
Angoor
asiatown
Bolero
Café Honig
City Thai
De Fischjung
Freydinger
Golden Dragon
Kartoffelhaus
La Dolce Vita
LENNARDS
Mariella's Pizzeria & Ristorante
Mariella’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Nipponkai
Oishi Sushi
Phoenix
Restaurant & Café Lotte
Schreiber's
Steakhouse Schwerin
Weinhaus Wöhler
yummy to go
Zeppelin Restaurant Schwerin

Cafes in Schwerin

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arsenalterrasse
Baker's Kitchen
Café Dar
Café Rosa
Café Rothe
CALL-Shop Schwerin Internet Café
Cookies & Cream
Digital Garden Summer Lounge
Friedrich's
Ital. Eiscafe Valentino
Jan Cornelius Caffee
Löwe Schwerin
Mama Chocolate
Rösterei Fuchs
Rothes Café
tisch - Café und coworking space

Cinemas in Schwerin

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

filmpalast Capitol Schwerin
filmpalast Schwerin

Clinics in Schwerin

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gusanum

Dentists in Schwerin

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

32 Zähne im Glück
Claudia Boldt
Dr. med. U. Schumacher
Sabelus & Sabelus

Banks in Schwerin

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBBank
Commerzbank
Deutsche Bank
HypoVereinsbank
HypoVereinsbank
PSD Bank Nord
Sparda-Bank Berlin
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Targobank
VR Bank

Shopping Malls in Schwerin

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marienplatz-Galerie
Schlosspark-Center
Schweriner Höfe

Gyms in Schwerin

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Circles
Pilatesstudio

Breweries in Schwerin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Albers Brauerei
Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug
Brauerei Hennings

Stadiums & Teams in Schwerin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schwerin

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grambeker Heide Airfield-Small Airport
Grube 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

Post Offices in Schwerin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes Paketshop
Postfiliale Schwerin Marienplatz

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Schwerin

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Schwerin Residence Ensemble

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schwerin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Schwerin Cathedral
Thomaskapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

Around Schwerin

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 40
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 20
Restaurants 82
Cafes 32
Bars 9
Supermarkets 20
Banks 17
Museums 5
Hotels 10
Libraries 6
Parks 41
Police Stations 5
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Schwerin

51 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (9)
  • • Alte Ziegelei
  • • Burgwall
  • • DDR-Observationsturm
  • • Großsteingrab Kleefeld
  • • Großsteingrab Kritzow
  • + 4 more
🏖️ Beaches (12)
  • • Badestelle
  • • Badestelle Pinnower See
  • • Badestelle Reppiner Burg
  • • Badestelle Seehof
  • • Badestelle Ziegelsee
  • + 7 more
🏰 Castles (7)
  • • Altes Palais
  • • Gottesgabe
  • • Jagdschloss Friedrichsthal
  • • Reppiner Burg
  • • Schloss Basthorst
  • + 2 more
🖼️ Galleries (3)
  • • Atelier Bildzauberei
  • • Kleine Galerie
  • • Malerei - Grafik - Keramik
⛰️ Peaks (10)
  • • Gottesgaber Berg
  • • Homberg
  • • Hütterberg
  • • Kahler Berg
  • • Krugberg
  • + 5 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • 18
  • • Ruine des ehemaligen Schießplatzes Schelfwerder
🌄 Viewpoints (8)
  • • Adebors Näs
  • • Aussichtsturm Kaninchenwerder
  • • Blick auf Schwerin
  • • Höhe 78
  • • Oberer Ostorfer See
  • + 3 more

🇩🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Schwerin

Schwerin Residence Ensemble
· inscribed 0

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 Schwerin

What is the population of Schwerin?

Schwerin has a population of 96,641 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,749 people per square mile, spread across 55.3 square miles.

Is Schwerin 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 Schwerin?

Schwerin 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 Schwerin?

There are 191 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Schwerin?

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

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