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Sehlen, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Sehlen is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 1,002. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,002 Population 51/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $438/mo rent

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About Sehlen

Sehlen

Sehlen is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. As of 2022, there population count in Sehlen is 895.

People

Population1,002
Density51/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$438
Ownership71.8%
Housing Units401

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population1,002
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates54.3797°, 13.3891°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Sehlen

Sehlen is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 1,002. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Sehlen is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Sehlen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sehlen is $87,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $438 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 71.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 401 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,600
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$438
62% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.8%
Owner-Occupied71.8%
Renter-Occupied28.2%
Housing Units401

Property Tax

Climate in Sehlen

Sehlen has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -1.3° / 2.7° 53.5
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -0.9° / 3.7° 39.6
Mar 3.8°C / 39°F 0.7° / 6.8° 41.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 34.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16° 44.7
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.4° 66.2
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.1° 70.1
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.1° 71.0
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.6° / 17.8° 53.0
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 57.2
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 3.1° / 7.5° 53.3
Dec 2°C / 36°F 0° / 3.9° 60.4
Sehlen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates54.3797°N, 13.3891°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 72 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Sehlen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Sehlen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOHRO - Lokalradio Rostock local news, lokalradio OGG
Rügen Radio alternative, baltic sea MP3 128 kbps
Radio Świnoujście (PL) misc AAC
180 Grad FM classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sehlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dokumentationszentrum Prora
Erdölmuseum Reinkenhagen
Ernst Moritz Arndt-Geburtshaus
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Museum
Galileo-Wissenswelt
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Rambin
Historische Handwerkerstuben - Museum Gingst
Kreidemuseum
Little private fossils museum
Museum Ostseebad Binz
Museumshof Puddemin
Oldtimer Museum Rügen
Rügener Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Sinnvollerleben
Stadtmuseum Bergen auf Rügen
Uhrenmuseum
Umweltinformationszentrum
Verräterhaus

Libraries in Sehlen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindezentrum0.0
Haus des Gastes0.0
Medien- und Informationszentrum MIZ0.0

Farmers Markets in Sehlen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boddenmarkt Glowe
Karls Erdbeerhof in Zirkow
Markt Bergen auf Rügen

Hotels in Sehlen

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gutshaus Ketelshagen
Gutshaus Kubbelkow
Hotel zur Kastanie
Landhotel Rügen

Restaurants in Sehlen

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gunilla
Gutshaus Kubbelkow

Castles in Sehlen

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jagdschloss Karnitz

Gas Stations in Sehlen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Sehlen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Insel-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Sehlen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sehlen

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield-Small Airport
Mellenthin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Peenemünde AirportPEFSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow Airfield-Small Airport
Stralsund Airfield-Small Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sehlen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AOK-Klinik Rügen
CJD Fachklinik Rügen
Ostseeklinik Königshörn

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 Sehlen

What is the population of Sehlen?

Sehlen has a population of 1,002 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.

Is Sehlen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sehlen?

Sehlen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sehlen?

There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sehlen?

The median home value in Sehlen is $87,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $438. The homeownership rate is 71.8%.

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