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Westerstede, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Westerstede is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 21,902. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 21,902 |
| Population Density | 238 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2568°, 7.9274° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,659 |
About Westerstede
Westerstede is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 21,902. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Westerstede vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,659 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 854 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $95,400 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $477 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.8% |
| Housing Units | 8,761 |
Property Tax
Climate in Westerstede
Westerstede has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 92.1 sq mi (238.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2568°N, 7.9274°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Westerstede has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Westerstede
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEULA Westerstede | - | - | - | - |
| Carlo-Collodi-Schule - Jugendhilfe Collstede | - | - | - | - |
| Eibenhorst-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Halsbek | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Westerstede "Europaschule" | - | - | - | - |
| Schule an der Goethestraße - Förderschule | - | - | - | - |
| Brakenhoffschule Westerstede - Verlässliche Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Oberschule Westerstede | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Westerloy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Westerstede
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Wave (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) | new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Prog Rock Station - laut.fm | progressive rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wattwerker | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Westerstede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Das kleine Postmuseum im Ammerland | ||||
| Dat Heimathuus | ||||
| Eingang und Fehnkneipe | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wiefelstede | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Moor- und Bauernmuseum Benthullen-Harbern Hof Berg | ||||
| Moor- und Fehnmuseum Elisabethfehn | ||||
| Mühlen- und Heimatmuseum Scharrel | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Specken | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Postgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| Torf- und Siedlungsmuseum | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Waagehäuschen | ||||
| Ziegeleimuseum Westerholt |
Libraries in Westerstede
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek am Meer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Franziskushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde "Haus der offenen Tür" mit Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev.-öff. Bücherei Friesoythe | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Sande | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wiefelstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei Sedelsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei Scharrel | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| köb | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB - St. Ansgar Elisabethfehn-Süd | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Ansgar Barßel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wiesmoor | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Westerstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Eversten | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Westerstede
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bloherfelde |
Hotels in Westerstede
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Westerstede
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Westerstede
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Westerstede
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Westerstede
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Westerstede
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Westerstede
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Westerstede
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Westerstede
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Westerstede
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Westerstede
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Westerstede
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Westerstede
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Westerstede
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Westerstede
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Westerstede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH | ||||
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer |
Stadiums & Teams in Westerstede
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Westerstede
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Westerstede
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale | |
| UPS |
Treatment Centers in Westerstede
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bali REHApoint | ||
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Mutter-Vater-Kind-Klinik für Prävention und Rehabilitation Wiefelstede | ||
| Reha-Zentrum am Meer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Westerstede
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethaus Felde | |
| Christus-Kirche | |
| Ev.-Methodistische Kirche | |
| Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Baptisten), Westerstede | |
| Herz-Jesu-Kirche Westerstede | |
| Kirchenbüro | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Westerstede | |
| St.-Petri-Kirche |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Westerstede
What is the population of Westerstede?
Westerstede has a population of 21,902 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 92.1 square miles.
Is Westerstede expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,659, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 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 Westerstede?
Westerstede has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Westerstede?
There are 854 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Westerstede?
The median home value in Westerstede is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477. The homeownership rate is 56.2%.