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Wittstock, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Wittstock is a small city in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 17,361. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,361 Population 69/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,085 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,085 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $376/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,361
Density69/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$376
Ownership41.0%
Housing Units6,944

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population17,361
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates53.1612°, 12.4829°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (582 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,085

About Wittstock

Wittstock is a small city in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 17,361. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Wittstock is $27,085, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 677 business establishments.

Income: Wittstock vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,085
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)677

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wittstock is $75,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $376 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 41.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,944 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,200
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$376
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership41.0%
Owner-Occupied41.0%
Renter-Occupied59.0%
Housing Units6,944

Property Tax

Climate in Wittstock

Wittstock has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 587 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.3° / 2.8° 48.7
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -1.6° / 4.7° 41.5
Mar 4°C / 39°F -0.3° / 8.2° 43.2
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 2.9° / 14.4° 29.2
May 12.9°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.9° 49.6
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22° 58.1
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.1° 69.5
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 55.6
Sep 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.2° 50.0
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.4° 50.5
Nov 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 41.6
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -0.8° / 3.8° 49.0
Wittstock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area250.7 sq mi (649.2 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates53.1612°N, 12.4829°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 110 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Wittstock has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Wittstock

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Diesterweg-Grundschule
Grundschule Waldring
Schullandheim
Städtisches Gymnasium Wittstock
Dr.-Wilhelm-Polthier-Oberschule
Mosaik-Schule
Förderschule
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Museums in Wittstock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Synagoge
Daberturm
Heimatstuben
Junges Museum
Luftfahrttechnisches Museum
Modemuseum Schloss Meyenburg
Museum
Museum des Dreißigjährigen Krieges
Schlachtfeld 1636

Libraries in Wittstock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek im Kontor0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kyritz0.0

Farmers Markets in Wittstock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
EGN Baumarkt Röbel
Markt

Hotels in Wittstock

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Röbler Thor
Hotel Stadt Wittstock

Restaurants in Wittstock

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
Asia Garden
Dorfkrug
Freiraum Wittstock
Gaststätte Parchen
Hotel Stadt Wittstock
Indian Taste
Krehli's Schlemmerservice
Markt11
Marktstübchen
Quang Quoc Vu
Ristorante Trattoria La Torre Pizzeria
Scharfenberger Krug
Serways
Steak House

Cafes in Wittstock

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Karmen
Coffee Fellows
Plauderstübchen
Tortenschwester

Cinemas in Wittstock

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino Astoria

Castles in Wittstock

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bischofsburg Wittstock
Burg Goldbeck

Theme Parks in Wittstock

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Modell-Park Alt Daber

Clinics in Wittstock

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum Wittstock
Ostprignitz-Ruppiner Gesundheitsdienste GmbH
Tagesklinik Wittstock

Train Stations in Wittstock

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dossow (Prignitz)
Wittstock (Dosse)

Bus Stations in Wittstock

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wittstock

Gas Stations in Wittstock

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #355590002
DE #355590003
HEM
SB Tank
Shell Autohof Herzsprung
T-Tankstelle
team

Banks in Wittstock

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berliner Volksbank
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Shopping Malls in Wittstock

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgpassage

Gyms in Wittstock

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fit+ Wittstock
Funtastic Gesundheitsstudio

Stadiums & Teams in Wittstock

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Airports Near Wittstock

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bienenfarm AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Fehrbellin AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-FerchesarSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gransee AirfieldSmall Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neuruppin AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Kremmen-Hohenbruch ULSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wittstock

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altlutherische Kirche Jabel
Dorfkirche Biesen
Dorfkirche Dossow
Dorfkirche Goldbeck
Dorfkirche Groß Haßlow
Dorfkirche Jabel
Dorfkirche Wernikow
Heilig-Geist-Kirche
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche
Marienkirche
Neuapostolische Kirche Wittstock
Schinkelkirche Glienicke

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 Wittstock

What is the population of Wittstock?

Wittstock has a population of 17,361 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 250.7 square miles.

Is Wittstock expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,085, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $376 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wittstock?

Wittstock has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wittstock?

There are 677 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wittstock?

The median home value in Wittstock is $75,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $376. The homeownership rate is 41.0%.

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