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Soest, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Soest is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 48,037. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
48,037 Population 1,213/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,424 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,424 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $460/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population48,037
Density1,213/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,424

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$460
Ownership40.6%
Housing Units19,215

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population48,037
Population Density1,213 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates51.5756°, 8.1062°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$31,424

About Soest

Soest is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 48,037. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Soest is $31,424, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,873 business establishments.

Income: Soest vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,424
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,873

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Soest is $92,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 40.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 19,215 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership40.6%
Owner-Occupied40.6%
Renter-Occupied59.4%
Housing Units19,215

Property Tax

Climate in Soest

Soest has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F 0.5° / 5.7° 58.1
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6.4° 51.8
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F 1.8° / 10.3° 47.5
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.9° 34.8
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.8° 63.9
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.3° 64.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.7° 77.3
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.2° / 24.1° 84.6
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 10.2° / 20.3° 53.3
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.4° 52.9
Nov 7°C / 45°F 4° / 10.1° 52.8
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.6° / 6.7° 56.5
Soest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area39.6 sq mi (102.5 km²)
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates51.5756°N, 8.1062°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 8, 2011.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 87 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 144 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 89 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 133 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 139 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 144 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 110 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 139 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 78 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 94 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 76 km
Feb 9, 2003 1 km SE of Saffig, Germany M3.7 142 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 114 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 74 km
Oct 3, 2001 2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany M3.6 135 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 33 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 105 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 105 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Soest has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Soest

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aldegrever-Gymnasium Soest - - - -
Sekundarschule Soest - - - -
Clarenbach-Schule Soest - - - -
Christian-Rohlfs-Realschule - - - -
Clarenbach-Schule Soest (Teilstandort) - - - -
Astrid-Lindgren-Schule - - - -
Börde-Berufskolleg - - - -
Hellweg-Grundschule - - - -
Sekundarschule Soest - - - -
Hannah-Arendt-Gesamtschule - - - -
Johannes-Grundschule - - - -
Wiese-Grundschule - - - -
Patrokli-Grundschule - - - -
Bruno-Grundschule - - - -
Conrad-von-Soest-Gymnasium - - - -
Petri-Grundschule - - - -
Freie Waldorfschule Soest - - - -
Sekundarschule Soest - - - -
Clarenbach-Schule Soest - - - -
Grundschule Borgeln - - - -
von-Vincke-Schule Bildungszentrum für Blinde und Sehbehinderte - - - -
CariCampus - Pflegeschule - - - -
LWL Bildungszentrum - - - -
Archigymnasium Soest - - - -
Berufsbildungszentrum (BBZ) Hellweg-Lippe E.V. - - - -
Conrad-von-Soest-Gymnasium und Georg-Grundschule - - - -
St. Stephanus Grundschule - - - -
Georg-Grundschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Soest

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gütersloh borgholzhausen, clarholz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
Radio WAF pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lippe - MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio HOUSE dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https) diversity, global MP3 128 kbps
ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sauerland 80er, 90er MP3 128 kbps
BreakZ HipHop & House edm, elektro MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm - MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Alternativeworld alternative, brit pop MP3 128 kbps
WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe - UNKNOWN
Skamusic Münster ska MP3 128 kbps
Brillux Radio - AAC
Feierfreund - MP3
Technolovers HARDCORE electronic, electronica MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner ambient, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Jamz69 - MP3 192 kbps
SOLO PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music #, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Bethel - AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioSilesia folk, schlager MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio LOVEHITS liebe, liebeslieder MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein New Country Radio new country MP3 192 kbps
Osradio 104,8 - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Mottekstrehle - MP3 16 kbps
L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) - MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein Lounge Radio lounge MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio acid jazz, classic jazz MP3 192 kbps
move IT Radio edm MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Unna – Dein 80er Radio 80s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Soest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beckumer Zementmuseum
BilstEinblicke
Brennpunkt - Feuerwehrmuseum der Generationen
Burghofmuseum
Eisenbahnwaggon
Elternhaus des Gefangenenpriesters Dr. h.c. Franz Stock
Feuerwehrmuseum Soest
Freilichtmuseum Loh-Hof
Freilichtmuseum Loh-Hof
Fritz-Winter-Haus
Grünsandsteinmuseum
Hammer Eisenbahnfreunde
Haus Rykenberg
Heimathaus Kirchwelver
Heimathaus Oestinghausen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Haus Dassel
Kettenschmiedemuseum Sichtigvor
Kindermuseum KLIPP KLAPP
Klostergartenmuseum
Kunstmuseum Ahlen
Kunstmuseum Wilhelm-Morgner-Haus
Landschaftsinformationszentrum
LiebesLeben_Museum
Luisenhütte
Museum Abtei Liesborn
Museum Forum der Völker
Museum für westfälische Literatur (Haus Nottbeck)
Museum in der Kornbrennerei
Museumsgarten
Museumsgarten
Museumsschmiede Galen
Osthofentor (Museum)
Sauerland-Museum
St. Patrokli-Dom-Museum
Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer
Städtisches Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei"
Stadtmuseum Beckum
Steinmuseum
Verstärkeramt
Westfälische Salzwelten

Libraries in Soest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Landsberg-Velen0.0
Bücherei im Bahnhof0.0
Fachbibliothek FH SWF0.0
Fachbibliothek Meschede0.0
Gemeinde-Bücherei Bad Sassendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Möhnesee0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Walburga0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Ludgeri0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Nikolaus0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Peter0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Zur Heiligen Familie Westtünnen0.0
Leseoase St. Marien0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Lippborg0.0
Pfarrbücherei St. Margareta0.0
Scriptorium0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Alt-Arnsberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Hüsten0.0
Stadtbibliothek Meschede0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neheim0.0
Stadtbibliothek Warstein0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Ahlen0.0
Stadtbücherei Oelde0.0
Stadtbücherei Soest0.0
Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein0.0

Farmers Markets in Soest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gutenbergplatz
Kirchplatz
Markt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Neheimer Wochenmarkt
Neumarkt
Oestinghauser Wochenmarkt
Warsteiner Wochenmarkt
Wilkeplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Ahlen

Hotels in Soest

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CityMotel Soest
DECK 8
Hanse Hotel
Hotel am Wall
Hotel Domhof
Hotel Stadt Soest
Hotel Susato
Im Wilden Mann
Pilgrimhaus

Restaurants in Soest

39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aloisius
Amici
Asia Palast
Bei Gino
Betty's K5
Biermanns
Brauerei Christ
Brauhaus Zwiebel
Brunello
Da Dano
Da Vinci
Der Mönchshof
Domhof
Duende
Gaststätte Hillefeld
Ghebah
Golden Arm
Harry
hier & jetzt
il Conte
Im Osterkamp
Im Wilden Mann
Kaishi Asia Food & Culture
Koch Pott
Lamäng
Mongolei City
Mumbai Star
Osaka Sushi Grill
Osteria del Campo - Cucina Mediterranea
Pilgrimhaus
Pizzeria Capri
Pizzeria Rustika Da Gianni
PopUp-Gastro Soest
Ratskeller St. Georg
Reismann Wok
Restaurant FachWerk
Solista
Sumak
Zur Herbstlinde - Bei Antonella

Cafes in Soest

22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alter Schlachthof
Altstadt Café
Bäckerei Steinhoff GmbH
BQ Tea
Cafe am Dom
Café am Markt - Landbäckerei Sommer
Cafe Extrablatt
Café K
Café Kränzchen
Café Schümer
Cafe Steinhoff
Eiscafe Venezia
Eiscafé Venezia
espresso-club
Lavazza
Lemon Club
Louis Kaffeebar
Niehaves - Westfalenbäckerei
Soester
Vielhaber's Brot-Café am Lübecker Ring
Vielhaber's Brot-Café am Soester Norden
Zum kleinen Häuschen

Cinemas in Soest

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schlachthof Kino
Universum Soest

Monuments in Soest

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brückenkopf
nördlicher Brückenkopf
südlicher Brückenkopf

Clinics in Soest

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LWL Tagesklinik+ Institutsambulanz

Dentists in Soest

11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bernd Bruland
Dr. Grunert und Kollegen
Dr. Katharina Hohoff
Dr. Martin Ebert
Dr. med.dent. Elke Hubiak
Manfred Wasmuth
Paul-Heinz Alt
Schockenhoff/Stehling
Silvia Horstmann
Swaneburg
Zahncollegium

Veterinaries in Soest

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #11250641916
Dr. Ulrike Kühn
Kleintierpraxis Soest

Train Stations in Soest

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soest

Gas Stations in Soest

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral Tankstelle Wisbyring
Avia
HEM
HEM Wisbyring
Jet
JET
Karl Rüther
Raiffeisen
Shell
Tamoil - Soester Börde Süd
Total
TotalEnergies - Soester Börde Nord

Banks in Soest

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Sparda-Bank
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Soest
Volksbank
Volksbank Hellweg e.G

Shopping Malls in Soest

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Center Soest
RIGA-RING Kaufzentrum

Gyms in Soest

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Europa Gym Fitness Club
McFit
Yoga Soest

Breweries in Soest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lippstädter Brauerei Thombansen
Pott's Brauerei
Stiefel Jürgens
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer

Stadiums & Teams in Soest

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Soest

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hesselbacher Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiarena Hahnenbecke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Soest

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dortmund AirportDTMLarge Airport
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Ahlen Airfield-Small Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield-Small Airport
Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield-Small Airport
Atterheide Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield-Small Airport
Borghorst Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield-Small Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field-Small Airport
Kamen-Heeren Airfield-Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field-Small Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field-Small Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Meinerzhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield-Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield-Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield-Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Ottmarsbocholt Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field-Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Bentlage Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Schameder Airfield-Small Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield-Small Airport
Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield-Small Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Waltrop Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Werdohl-Küntrop Airfield-Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Soest

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
GLS PaketShop

Treatment Centers in Soest

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Becker Klinik Möhnesee
Klinik Eichholz
Klinik Quellenhof
Klinik Solequelle
Klinik Solequelle
Reha-Klinik Panorama
Therapiezentrum Am Hennepark

Churches & Religious Organizations in Soest

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alt-Sankt Thomä
Christliche Versammlung
Christuskirche
Evangelische Bibelgemeinde Soest e.V.
Französische Kapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Gurdwara
Heiligkreuzkirche
Johanneskirche
Königreichsaal
Neuapostolische Kirche
Nikolai-Kapelle
Pfingstgemeinde
Sankt Albertus-Magnus
Sankt Bruno-Kirche
Sankt Maria zur Höhe
Sankt Maria zur Wiese
Sankt Matthias
Sankt Patrokli-Dom
Sankt Pauli
Sankt Petri Kirche
Sankt Severin
Sankt Thomä
St. Stephanus Kirche
Trauerhalle
Überkonfessionelles Zentrum

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UFO Sightings
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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 Soest

What is the population of Soest?

Soest has a population of 48,037 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,213 people per square mile, spread across 39.6 square miles.

Is Soest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,424, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Soest?

Soest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Soest?

There are 1,873 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Soest?

The median home value in Soest is $92,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460. The homeownership rate is 40.6%.

Nearby Cities

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