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Völklingen, Germany

Saarland · Germany

Völklingen is a mid-size city in Saarland, Germany with a population of 41,132. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
41,132 Population 916/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,035 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,035 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $415/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,132
Density916/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$415
Ownership49.5%
Housing Units16,453

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population41,132
Population Density916 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates49.2516°, 6.8587°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaarland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.2 inches (51 cm)
Median Household Income$27,035

About Völklingen

Völklingen is a mid-size city in Germany (Saarland) with a population of 41,132. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Völklingen is $27,035, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,604 business establishments.

Income: Völklingen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,035
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,604

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Völklingen is $83,000, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $415 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 49.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 16,453 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,000
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$415
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.5%
Owner-Occupied49.5%
Renter-Occupied50.5%
Housing Units16,453

Property Tax

Climate in Völklingen

Völklingen has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 815 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.8° 79.7
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -0.4° / 5.4° 64.2
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.3° / 10° 57.6
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.3° / 14.7° 44.6
May 13.7°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.5° 68.8
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.6° 67.3
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.4° 64.1
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.9° 65.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.2° 61.1
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.7° 73.5
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 3° / 7.9° 73.4
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F 0.2° / 4.4° 94.6
Völklingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area44.9 sq mi (116.3 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates49.2516°N, 6.8587°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

939 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 103 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 13 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 131 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 144 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 12 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 135 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 94 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 12 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 34 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 134 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 28 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 15 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 10 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 13 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 142 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 140 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 17 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 13 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Völklingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Völklingen

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marie-Luise-Kaschnitz-Gymnasium (MLK)
Hermann-Neuberger-Schule
Albert-Einstein-Gymnasium
Gemeinschaftsschule Sonnenhügel
Grundschule Bergstraße
Haydnschule
Marie-Curie-Schule
Oberstufe
Astrid-Lindgren-Schule
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Radio Stations near Völklingen

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies schlager MP3 192 kbps
Classic Rock Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
BigFM Saarland hip-hop, new music AAC
MATHIS FM (FR) pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
Radio Diefflen alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
SR1 MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü AAC+ 64 kbps
SR 1 europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens modern MP3 192 kbps
Unser ding MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capsule (FR) electronica MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
techno paradize deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
SR Kultur MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord (FR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Völklingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
B-Werk Besseringen
Bauernhaus Habach
Bettinger Mühle
Bunker 20
Bunkermuseum
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof
Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig
Expeditionsmuseum Werner Freund
Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle
Ferrodrom
Freilichtmuseum Viktoriastollen Engelfangen
Galerie der HBKsaar
Gasgebläsehalle
Gedenkort
Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt
Haus Saargau
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Alt School"
Historisches Museum
Historisches Museum Saar
Hiwwelhaus
IndustrieKultur Saar
Jean-Lurçat-Museum Eppelborn
Kupferbergwerk
Kupferschmelzhütte
Les Mineurs Wendel
Litermontmuseum und Geschichtspark
Musée de Grosbliederstroff
Musée de la Faïence
Musée des Techniques Faïencières
Museeum B-Werk
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Museum in der Schlosskirche
Museum Schloss Fellenberg
Museum Theulegium
Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720
Römermuseum Pachten
Saarländisches Uhrenmuseum
Schmiedemuseum
Sepulkralmuseum
Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie
Statio Dominus Mundi
Unterirdisches Saarland
VSE Elektromuseum
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Westwall Museum
Westwallmuseum
Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig"
Westwallmuseum, RB10

Libraries in Völklingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek 1 der Philosophischen Fakultät0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Empirische Humanwissenschaften0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Katholischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek für Naturwissenschaft und Technik der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät (NT) der Universität des Saarlandes und des INM – Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien0.0
Bibliothèque de Grosbliederstroff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Bienvenu0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Campus-Bibliothek für Informatik und Mathematik0.0
Deutsch-Europäisches Juridicum0.0
Espace culturel Le Cube0.0
Espace culturel St Barbe0.0
espace Patrick Gehl0.0
Europäisches Dokumentationszentrum0.0
Existenzgründungs-Bibliothek0.0
FrauenGenderBibliothek Saar0.0
Gemeindebücherei Illingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Quierschied0.0
Haus Der Begegnung0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Campus Alt-Saarbrücken, Bereich Goebenstraße0.0
Institutsbibliothek der Musikwissenschaft0.0
Jakob Ziegler Haus0.0
Katholische öffenliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Herz Jesu Köllerbach / Oberes Köllertal Heilige Familie0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le Phare0.0
Medi@thèque de Freyming-Merlebach0.0
Médiathèque de Sarreguemines0.0
Medienladen0.0
Öffentliche Musikbücherei des Saarlandes0.0
PEEP Bibliothèque Scolaire0.0
Pfarbücherrei St. Peter0.0
Pfarrbibliothek Winterbach0.0
Romanistik-Bibliothek0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarbrücken0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Merzig0.0
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Seminarbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Völklingen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burbacher Markt
Ludwigsplatz
Nachmittagsmarkt Max Ophüls Platz
Obststand am Ilseplatz
St. Johanner Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt St. Arnual

Hotels in Völklingen

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kurtz
Leonardo
Parkhotel

Restaurants in Völklingen

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alter Bahnhof
Bingöl Grill
Café Duck Dich
Dei Fratelli
Hong Kong City
La Vecchia Osteria
Zeyno´s
Zum Kraftwerk
Zum weissen Rössel

Cafes in Völklingen

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

café Völklingen
Eis-Café Via Veneto
Eiscafé Ritual
Hot Spot
PK Kaffeehaus
Selisch

Monuments in Völklingen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Russendenkmal

Clinics in Völklingen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MVZ Urologie

Train Stations in Völklingen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Völklingen

Gas Stations in Völklingen

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Aral
Esso
Globus Tankstelle
Shell

Banks in Völklingen

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank 1 Saar
Bank 1 Saar
Sparda-Bank Südwest
Sparkasse Saarbrücken
Sparkasse Saarbrücken
Targobank Völklingen
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Völklingen

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuss-Check GmbH / Sanitätshaus

Gyms in Völklingen

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Fit
Sport Gym

Breweries in Völklingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galibot
Brauerei Bruch
Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus
Tiny Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Völklingen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Völklingen

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Völklingen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bambi Air ClubSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Couronné AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy Azelot AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Völklingen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Smart Shop

Treatment Centers in Völklingen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik St. Hedwig
ZAR Saarbrücken

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Völklingen

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Völklingen IronworksCultural1994

Churches & Religious Organizations in Völklingen

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventgemeinde Völklingen
Apostolische Gemeinde
Apostolische Gemeinde Völklingen
Auferstehungskirche
Neuapostolische Kirche
Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt
Selimiye Moschee
St. Eligius
St. Josef
St. Michael
Versöhnungskirche

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Völklingen

Völklingen Ironworks
Cultural · inscribed 1994
The ironworks, which cover some 6 ha, dominate the city of Völklingen. Although they have recently gone out of production, they are the only intact example, in the whole of western Europe and North America, of an integrated ironworks that was built and equippe...

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 Völklingen

What is the population of Völklingen?

Völklingen has a population of 41,132 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 916 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles.

Is Völklingen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,035, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Völklingen?

Völklingen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Völklingen?

There are 1,604 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Völklingen?

The median home value in Völklingen is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415. The homeownership rate is 49.5%.

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