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Waldkirchen, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Waldkirchen is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,185. Elevation: 1,490 ft (454 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,185 Population 343/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,937 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,937 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,400 home value, $327/mo rent

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About Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen is a village and former municipality in the district of Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 March 2009 it has been part of the municipality of Grünhainichen.

People

Population1,185
Density343/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,937

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,400
Rent$327
Ownership62.0%
Housing Units474

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Population1,185
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Coordinates50.7663°, 13.1084°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.6 inches (116 cm)
Median Household Income$27,937

About Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 1,185. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet (454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Waldkirchen is $27,937, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Waldkirchen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,937
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Waldkirchen is $65,400, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $327 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 62.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 474 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,400
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$327
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.0%
Owner-Occupied62.0%
Renter-Occupied38.0%
Housing Units474

Property Tax

Climate in Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.7° 48.1
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 38.9
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F 0.7° / 7.5° 51.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.2° 40.7
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.5° 66.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.8° 72.8
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.2° 95.4
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.2° 89.9
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.1° 63.4
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.9° 57.8
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.2° 55.1
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 53.2
Waldkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates50.7663°N, 13.1084°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 118 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 76 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 73 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 81 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 80 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 76 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 84 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 80 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 84 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 32 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 76 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 76 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 76 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 86 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 70 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 101 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 76 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 76 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 76 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Waldkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Waldkirchen

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits AAC
#TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / 00's, 00s MP3 192 kbps
Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht erzgebirge, heimat MP3 128 kbps
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL AAC
Radio InPulz MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio AAC
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) bürgerradio, freies radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio christmas MP3 128 kbps
Radio Oberwiesenthal german, oldies MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Waldkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1. Zaubertheater & Museum
Adam-Ries-Museum
Alte Pfarrhäuser
Altes Erbgericht
Ausstellung "Historische Mikwe"
Bartholomäusschacht
Bauernmuseum
Bergbau Ausstellung in ehemaliger Stallung
Berghaus
Besucherbergwerk Dorothea Stolln
Brunnenhaus
Buchdruckerei-Museum
Bulldog-Museum
Clemens-Winkler-Gedenkstätte
Dampfmaschinenhalle
DDR Museum Gelenau
Deutsches Enduro Museum
Deutsches Spielemuseum
Die Weberei - Museum Oederan
Dorfmuseum "Sättlerhaus"
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz
Ebersdorfer Schulmuseum
Ehemalige Königliche Schrotfabrik
Entomologisches Museum
Erzgebirgsmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum Niederwiesa
Frohnauer Hammer
Gedenkstätte Konzentrationslager Sachsenburg
Gellert-Museum
Göpel
Heimatmuseum Dörnthal
Heimatmuseum Hormersdorf
Heimatstube
Historicum
Historische Kleinkälte Scharfenstein
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf
Hunt
Huthaus Einigkeit
Im Gößner
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Institut für Mineralogie
Jagdtier- und Vogelkundemuseum
Johannes-Schilling-Haus
Kleinstes privates Oldtimermuseum Sachsens
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Kustodie
Kutschenmuseum
Lapidarium
Lern-und Gedenkort Kaßberg-Gefängnis
Manufaktur der Träume
Marianne Brandt Haus
Mauersberger-Museum
Mayoratsgut
Modellbahnland Erzgebirge
Molchner Stolln
Motorradmuseum
Motorradmuseum
Museum & Besucherbergwerk Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf
Museum Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Grünhainichen
Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz
Museum für Sächsische Fahrzeuge Chemnitz
Museum Gunzenhauser
Museum Kalkwerk Lengefeld
Museum Kurfürstliche Amtsfischerei Pockau
Museum Olbernhau
Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge
Museumsbahnhof Großvoigtsberg
Museumsbahnhof Walthersdorf
Neue Sächsische Galerie Chemnitz
Nummernschildmuseum
Pochwerk
Preßnitztalmuseum
Raumfahrtmuseum Mittweida
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz
Schloss- und Stadtmuseum
Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz
Serpentin- und Heimatmuseum
Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Stadt- und Bergbaumuseum Freiberg
Sterzeleanum im Naturkundemuseum
Straßenbahnmuseum
Strumpfmuseum
Studienraum Carlfriedrich Claus
Technikmuseum Seilablaufanlage
Technisches Museum Ölmühle Pockau
terra mineralia Mineralienausstellung
Tuchmacherhaus
Turmmuseum Geyer
Uhrenmuseum Chemnitz
Villa Esche
WassErleben
Zeit-Werk-Stadt
Zeitreise Hohenfichte

Libraries in Waldkirchen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Aktienspinnerei0.0
Bergarchiv0.0
Bibliothek Amtsberg0.0
Bibliothek Pockau0.0
Bücherei Hermannsdorf0.0
Bücherei Obergruna0.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Chemnitzer Geschichtsverein e. V. 19900.0
Die Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Burkhardtsdorf0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Neukirchen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auerbach0.0
Gemeindebücherei Halsbrücke0.0
Gemeindebücherei Königswalde0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lichtenau0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lippersdorf0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Kinderbibliothek0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Patentinformationszentrum0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Sächsische Landesfachstelle für Bibliotheken0.0
Stadt- und Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz - Zentralbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Freiberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oederan0.0
Stadtbibliothek Wolkenstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek Zöblitz0.0
Stadtbücherei Ehrenfriedersdorf0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Vita-Center0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Yorckgebiet0.0
Universitätsbibliothek "Georgius Agricola"0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0
Zweigbibliothek Falkenau0.0

Farmers Markets in Waldkirchen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annaberger Wochenmarkt
Markt
Obermarkt
Wochenmarkt Eppendorf
ZEUX - Materialinitiative
ZEUX - Materialinitiative

Restaurants in Waldkirchen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Creativ Caterer Grüner Wald UG
Gasthof Witzschdorf

Breweries in Waldkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierfabrik Erzgebirge
Brauerei Einsiedel
Brauhaus am Bahnhof
KHW Kleine Heile Welt Bräu
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Marx Chemnitzer Bier
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Munzer Braumanufaktur
Privatbrauerei Fiedler
Privatbrauerei Specht
Stonewood Braumanufaktur
Stonewood Braumanufaktur

Stadiums & Teams in Waldkirchen

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Ski Resorts Near Waldkirchen

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 $0
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 $0
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 $0
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 $0
Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal 0.0 $0
Skiareál Novako 0.0 $0
Skiareál Neklid 0.0 $0
u Lišáka 0.0 $0
Kraslice - Saporo 0.0 $0
Skiareál Klínovec 0.0 $0
Vogtland Arena 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem 0.0 $0
Skiareál Náprava 0.0 $0
Nové Hamry - U řeky 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Stříbrná - Lišák 0.0 $0
Skiareál Plešivec 0.0 $0

Airports Near Waldkirchen

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Auerbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Beedeln Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Bitozeves AirfieldSmall Airport
Böhlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Březno u Chomutova AirstripSmall Airport
Charvátce AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheb AirfieldSmall Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Chomutov AirfieldSmall Airport
Göpfersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Großenhain AirfieldSmall Airport
Großrückerswalde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Langhennersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lukla AirstripSmall Airport
Machern Cropduster StripSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Mohorn AirfieldSmall Airport
Most AirfieldSmall Airport
Oschatz AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Panoší Újezd AirfieldSmall Airport
Podbořany AirstripSmall Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakovnik AirfieldSmall Airport
Rana Loumy AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Canitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Taucha AirfieldSmall Airport
Teplice AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Žatec-Macerka AirfieldSmall Airport
Zschorna Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zwickau AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Waldkirchen

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A. List
Aktiv am Dom Reha
HYGIEIA
Knappschafts-Klinik Warmbad
MVZ Polymed - Ambulantes Praxiszentrum
MVZ Polymed - Gastroenterologie/Diabetologie
Poliklinik
Rehabilitationsklinik Miriquidi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waldkirchen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirche Witzschdorf
Methodistische Kapelle Witzschdorf
St. Georg Kirche

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 Waldkirchen

What is the population of Waldkirchen?

Waldkirchen has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Waldkirchen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,937, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $65,400 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $327 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Waldkirchen?

Waldkirchen 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 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 45.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Waldkirchen?

There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waldkirchen?

The median home value in Waldkirchen is $65,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $327. The homeownership rate is 62.0%.

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