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Waldbröl, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Waldbröl is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 19,533. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
19,533 Population 523/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,612 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,612 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $425/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population19,533
Density523/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,612

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$425
Ownership54.3%
Housing Units7,813

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population19,533
Population Density523 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates50.8758°, 7.6169°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,143 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$31,612

About Waldbröl

Waldbröl is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 19,533. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Waldbröl is $31,612, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 762 business establishments.

Income: Waldbröl vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,612
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)762

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Waldbröl is $85,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $425 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 54.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,813 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$425
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.3%
Owner-Occupied54.3%
Renter-Occupied45.7%
Housing Units7,813

Property Tax

Climate in Waldbröl

Waldbröl has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -1° / 4° 95.3
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -1° / 5.3° 77.1
Mar 5.5°C / 42°F 1.3° / 9.7° 78.5
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.6° 54.6
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.4° 70.8
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 78.7
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.5° 89.3
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.3° 84.5
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.9° 75.5
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.5° 82.1
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8° 88.5
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F 0° / 4.6° 105.9
Waldbröl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density523/sq mi
Coordinates50.8758°N, 7.6169°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Germany avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 131 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 140 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 106 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 59 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 80 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 112 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 56 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 54 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 143 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 105 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 80 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 97 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 130 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 82 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 141 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 62 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 124 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 122 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 90 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Waldbröl has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Waldbröl

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gesamtschule Waldbröl - - - -
Hollenberg-Gymnasium - - - -
Roseggerschule - - - -
Grundschule - - - -
Grundschule - - - -
Grundschule Denklingen - - - -
Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Isengarten - - - -
Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Hermesdorf - - - -
Realschule Waldbröl - - - -
Schulzentrum - - - -
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Radio Stations near Waldbröl

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz - MP3 128 kbps
WDR 2 Bergisches Land music, news MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers EDM club house, dance MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio VIVALDI classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers HANDSUP club, club dance MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers ELECTRO HOUSE club dance, dance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Berg pop music MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers DRUM N BASS bass, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
Radio PARALAX - MP3 192 kbps
ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt - MP3 192 kbps
ERF Jess christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wuppertal local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
jcradio4m3 christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - POOLSIDE LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chill MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio AMERICAN CHRISTMAS americana, ballads MP3 192 kbps
Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen campusradio, deutsch MP3 192 kbps
Metal FM metal MP3
WDR 2 Südwestfalen local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Hessen hip-hop, pop AAC
euer-radio (www.Euer - Radio.DE) dance, house MP3 320 kbps
CHOPIN by Epic Piano chopin, classic MP3 192 kbps
RadioHBR bible, christian MP3 128 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music #, chillout MP3 192 kbps
SOLO PIANO by Epic Piano classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Mario Brandt 80s 90s grunge MP3 128 kbps
Retrofm 30 Plus easy listening, jazz MP3 128 kbps
punkrockers-radio punk, punk oi ska OGG
Radio Hagen local, local news MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ALEX FM DE/NL - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rotter See misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Siegen 88.2 FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio HBR christian MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio SCHUMANN boston symphony orchestra, classic hits MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE bass, club dance MP3 192 kbps
Frank und Sallys Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers ELECTRO dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
MBG Neuwied-Gladbach gottesdienst, religious MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nachtflug darkwave, ebm MP3 256 kbps
MBGW Gottesdienst - MP3

Museums in Waldbröl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Schmiede & Zinnfigurenkabinett
Basisstation Wasserquintett
Bergisches Drehorgelmuseum
Bergisches Grauwacke-Museum
Besucherbergwerk Edelstein
Besucherbergwerk Grube Bindweide
BPW, Achse,Rad & Wagen
Bruchhauser Mühle
Bürgerforum/Dorfmuseum
Deutsches Raiffeisenmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Dieringhausen
Eisenbahnmuseum Dieringhausen
Engel-Museum
Gedenkstätte Landjuden an der Sieg
Grube Silberhardt
Haus Dahl
Haus der Geschichten
Haus der Kunst
Heimatmuseeum Bergneustadt
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Altwindeck
Industriemuseum Engelskirchen
Industriemuseum Oelchenshammer
Kuriositätenmuseum
Landschaftsmuseum Westerwald
Lobscheider Dorfmuseum
LVR-Freilichtmuseum Lindlar
Museum der Rhein-Sieg Eisenbahn Asbach
Raiffeisenhaus
Schwarzpulvermuseum Villa Ohl
Technik- und Bauernmuseum Berzbach
Traktormuseum
Wendener Hütte
Wendenerhütte
Westerwald-Museum für Motorrad und Technik

Libraries in Waldbröl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Marienheide0.0
Bücherei Nümbrecht0.0
Bücherei Ruenderoth0.0
Buecherei Engelskirchen0.0
city ​​library0.0
Evangelische Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Eitorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Herchen Malkasten0.0
Hochschulbibliothek TH Köln Campus Gummersbach0.0
Kath. Bücherei0.0
katholische Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei St. Martinus0.0
Öffentliche evangelische Bücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Wiehl (Bielstein)0.0

Farmers Markets in Waldbröl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bismarckplatz
Kurkölner Platz
Markt
Marktplatz
Vieh- und Krammarkt

Hotels in Waldbröl

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gästehaus Sachs
Hotel Boxberg

Restaurants in Waldbröl

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena
Athos
Bella Sicilia
Denklinger Hof
Gasthaus Burghardt
Haus am Mühlenberg
Hotel Boxberg
La Milano
Lotus Express
Meson El Toro
Panarbora-Restaurant
Römerkeller
Umit
Zum Bitzentor
Zum Krug
Zur Linde

Cafes in Waldbröl

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafe Bez
Marillennescht

Castles in Waldbröl

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burg Denklingen
Burgtorhaus

Theme Parks in Waldbröl

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panarbora

Dentists in Waldbröl

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #6322879057
DE #6322879059
Gemeinschaftspraxis Berka & Neifer

Veterinaries in Waldbröl

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #11101695589
Dr. med. vet. Gernot Schreiber
Gemeinschaftspraxis Dietrich Tanja , Ringsdorf Tanja

Train Stations in Waldbröl

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hermesdorf
Waldbröl

Bus Stations in Waldbröl

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waldbröl Busbahnhof

Gas Stations in Waldbröl

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
CLASSIC
Mundorf
Orlen

Banks in Waldbröl

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brüchermühle
Commerzbank
Kreissparkasse
Kreissparkasse Köln
Kreissparkasse Köln
Kreissparkasse Köln
Postbank
Volksbank
Volksbank
Volksbank

Gyms in Waldbröl

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

by linzenich Waldbröl
Fit & Fun

Breweries in Waldbröl

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Westerwald-Brauerei
Zunft Kölsch, Erzquell Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Waldbröl

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Waldbröl

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiarena Hahnenbecke 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Waldbröl

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cologne Bonn AirportCGNLarge Airport
Dortmund AirportDTMLarge Airport
Büchel Air Base-Medium Airport
Siegerland AirportSGEMedium Airport
Ailertchen Airfield-Small Airport
Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield-Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Marienberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield-Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Bonn-Hangelar Airfield-Small Airport
Breitscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Dauborn Airfield-Small Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield-Small Airport
Essen-Mülheim AirportESSSmall Airport
Eudenbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield-Small Airport
Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield-Small Airport
Hörbach Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield-Small Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field-Small Airport
Kamen-Heeren Airfield-Small Airport
Koblenz-Winningen Airfield-Small Airport
Langenfeld-Wiescheid Airfield-Small Airport
Laufenselden Glider Field-Small Airport
Leverkusen Airfield-Small Airport
Limburg-Elz Airfield-Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field-Small Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field-Small Airport
Meiersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Meinerzhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield-Small Airport
Mendig Airfield-Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield-Small Airport
Michelbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Mönchsheide Glider Field-Small Airport
Montabaur Airfield-Small Airport
Nastätten Glider Field-Small Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field-Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Schameder Airfield-Small Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield-Small Airport
Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Waldbröl

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes Paketshop
Postfiliale (im Einzelhandel)

Treatment Centers in Waldbröl

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CASANA (Ambulante Rehabilitation und Prävention)
Dr. Becker Rhein-Sieg-Klinik
Haus der Gesundheit
MEDICLIN Klinik Reichshof
newcare clinic Altenkirchen
Rosbacher Reha Physio-Sport
RPP - Gesellschaft für Rehabilitation Prävention und Pflege mbH
Selimed (Homecare, Rehatechnik, Medizintechnik, Orthopädietechnik)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waldbröl

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christen-Baptisten Gemeinde Waldbröl
Christen-Mennoniten-Brüdergemeinde - Evangelische Freikirche e.V.
CVJM Hermesdorf e.V.
CVJM-Haus Bladersbach
Evangelische Kapelle
Evangelische Kirche Denklingen
Freie ev. Gemeinde Waldbröl
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Gemeindehaus Helten
Gemeindehaus Lützingen
Gemeindehaus Rossenbach
Gemeindehaus Thierseifen
Geschlossene Brüdergemeinde
Kath. Kirche St. Konrad von Parzham
Katholische Kirche St. Antonius
Königreichssaal JW. Org
Neuapostolische Kirche
Pfarrheim
Sankt Maria im Frieden
Sankt Michael
St. Michael Turmkapelle
Stadtkirche Waldbröl
Trauerhalle
Yeşil Camii

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 Waldbröl

What is the population of Waldbröl?

Waldbröl has a population of 19,533 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 523 people per square mile, spread across 37.3 square miles.

Is Waldbröl expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,612, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $425 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 Waldbröl?

Waldbröl has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Waldbröl?

There are 762 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waldbröl?

The median home value in Waldbröl is $85,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $425. The homeownership rate is 54.3%.

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