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Velen, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Velen is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 13,074. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,074 |
| Population Density | 442 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8945°, 6.9881° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.8 inches (808 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,636 |
About Velen
Velen is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 13,074. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Velen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,636 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,800 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $429 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Housing Units | 5,230 |
Property Tax
Climate in Velen
Velen has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8945°N, 6.9881°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Velen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Velen
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schule auf dem Hochmoor | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule St. Andreas Velen | - | - | - | - |
| Margot-Friedländer-GesamtSchule | - | - | - | - |
| Walburgisschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Velen
75 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDR 2 Ruhrgebiet | adult contemporary, news talk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC HD 256k | electronic, techno | AAC 256 kbps | |
| Punkrockers Radio | post-hardcore, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Essen | - | AAC | |
| Deep Radio (NL) | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio WMW | adult contemporary, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC+ 40k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 48 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM - AAC 96k | electronic, progressive trance | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Schwarze Welle | electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Modul303 [MP3 320k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Bochum | charts, local | AAC | |
| Radio Duisburg | lokalradio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Welle Niederrhein | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Moshhead | metal, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 91.2 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio K.W. | local news, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiepenkerl Songwriter | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TranceBase.FM | tb, trancebase | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mülheim | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1Achterhoek (NL) | - | MP3 | |
| Leuk FM (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Acacia (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab (NL) | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki (NL) | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Twente FM (NL) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - 90er | 1990s, 1990s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 12XU | garage punk, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CT das radio Campus Radio Bochum | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut FM - Gothistas | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 102.2 Radio Essen | mix | AAC | |
| Radio Bochum - Oldies | oldies, regional radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Oberhausen | local | AAC | |
| Radio Twentestad (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Iceradio Germany | electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aladna FM (NL) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NOXX | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTV Slingeland (NL) | local radio | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Oldies | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rondiamusic (NL) | country music, duits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s | 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FLR1 | charts, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio vest | ostvest, re | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laut.FM Chart-Tipps | dance, party | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape | pop, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys (NL) | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio074 (NL) | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioparty | 100%! /128/s und/320bit/s mp3 44100hz. auto radio und car play | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laut.fm/funksoulbrother | funk, soul | MP3 128 kbps | |
| piraten twente (NL) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Modul303 [MP3 160k] | ambient, berlin school | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ct das radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Polonia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Top40 Radio | charts, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Schlager Radio | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Love Radio | ballads, love songs | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Deutschpop Radio | german pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein 90er Radio | 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Lounge Radio | lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - 80er | 1980s, 1980s hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein 80er Radio | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Herne | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emscher Lippe - Dein Urban Radio | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Schlager | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Narrenwut | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 98.5 Radio Bochum | mix | AAC | |
| Radio Bochum - Top 40 | charts, regional radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO HAFENSTRASSE | football, immerweiter | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Live | pop, pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mixtape - Rock Classics | classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bochum - Rock | regional radio, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bochum - Lounge | lounge, regional radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Velen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (D)Torfmuseum | ||||
| 1623 - 400 Jahre Schlacht im Lohner Bruch | ||||
| Alter Bahnhof Lette | ||||
| Anna-Katharina-Emmerick-Haus | ||||
| Bauernhausmuseum | ||||
| Biologische Station Kreis Recklinghausen | ||||
| Bischofsmühle | ||||
| Bolkenhain Stuben | ||||
| Eisenbahnmusem | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus Gemen | ||||
| Heimathaus Marbeck | ||||
| Heimathaus Noldes | ||||
| Heimathaus Weseke | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Marl | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Schermbeck | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Windmühle | ||||
| Industriemuseum | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum Westfalen | ||||
| kult Westmünsterland | ||||
| Lebendiges Museum :Hof Picker/Warnsing | ||||
| Lebendiges Museum: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus | ||||
| LWL-Römermuseum | ||||
| Miniaturschuhmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Schloss | ||||
| Museum Burg Ramsdorf | ||||
| Natz-Thier-Haus | ||||
| Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Sägemühle Gut Roß | ||||
| Scherenschnitt Museum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Siku-, Audi- und Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Borken | ||||
| Strommuseum Damm | ||||
| Torhausmuseum | ||||
| Walkenbrückentor | ||||
| Westfälisch-Niederländisches Imkereimuseum | ||||
| Westfälisches Glockenmuseum |
Libraries in Velen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibi am See: Bürger- und Schulmediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Elisabeth | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Marien | 0.0 | |||||
| Familienbibliothek Türmchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentl. Bücherei Lette | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Ottenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Heinrich Groß Reken | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Joseph | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Walburga | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Zentralbücherei St. Sixtus | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Otger | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Vreden | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ludgerus | 0.0 | |||||
| Remigius-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt - Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ahaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentralbibliothek Marl | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Velen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brassert Markt | |||||
| Kornmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Sinsen | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Alt-Marl | |||||
| Marktplatz Berliner Platz | |||||
| Marktplatz Hüls | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ahaus | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hamm |
Hotels in Velen
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Velen
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Velen
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Velen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Velen
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Velen
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velen
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Velen
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Velen
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Velen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauwerk Schacht 8 |
Stadiums & Teams in Velen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Velen
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | Large Airport |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | MGL | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Emmerich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Essen-Mülheim Airport | ESS | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kamen-Heeren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamp-Lintfort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kerken Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meiersberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waltrop Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Velen
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitszenrtum Westmünsterland |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velen
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gemeindehaus Hochmoor | |
| Kreuzkirche | |
| Marienkapellchen | |
| Sankt Walburga | |
| St. Andreas | |
| St. Stephanus |
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Velen
What is the population of Velen?
Velen has a population of 13,074 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 442 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.
Is Velen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,636, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 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 Velen?
Velen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.
How is the job market in Velen?
There are 510 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Velen?
The median home value in Velen is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.