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Zurow, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Zurow is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 1,421. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,421 Population 77/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,447 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,447 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $394/mo rent

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About Zurow

Zurow

Zurow is a municipality in the Nordwestmecklenburg district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

People

Population1,421
Density77/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$394
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units568

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,421
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates53.8643°, 11.6143°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$27,447

About Zurow

Zurow is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 1,421. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Zurow is $27,447, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Zurow vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,447
63% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Zurow is $78,800, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $394 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 70.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 568 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,800
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$394
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.4%
Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units568

Property Tax

Climate in Zurow

Zurow has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 602 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.6° / 3.6° 45.2
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.5° 39.2
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.3° / 7.9° 36.4
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13° 32.0
May 12.7°C / 55°F 8.1° / 17.3° 47.3
Jun 16°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.5° 66.5
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.9° 66.5
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 14° / 23° 69.0
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 54.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 7.1° / 13.5° 50.6
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.4° / 7.8° 45.0
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.7° / 4.5° 50.2
Zurow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (47.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates53.8643°N, 11.6143°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

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 70 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Zurow has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Zurow

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dorfschule Wismarer Land - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zurow

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ostseewelle - MP3 192 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV oldies MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (Regio Rostock) - MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (HGW) oldies MP3 128 kbps
Mathees Rocksound SN Warnitz blues rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Wismar FM charts, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 40plus (DK) - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Hellbach 60s, 70's MP3 128 kbps
Schranz.in - Hardtechno - MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle - Weihnachts Hits - MP3
Ostseewelle - Soft Hits - MP3
Ostseewelle - West - MP3 192 kbps
80s80s Alternative 80's, alternative / indie MP3
Schranz.in hardtechno, schranz MP3 128 kbps
Supermix - MP3 128 kbps
Schlagerwelle - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zurow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agrarmuseum Kobrow II
Dorfmuseum Stove
Flippermuseum Schwerin
Heimatmuseum
Heinrich-Schliemann-Gedenkstätte
Inselmuseum
Konversions- und Raketenmuseum
Kreisagrarmuseum Dorf Mecklenburg
Kutschenmuseum
Mecklenburgisches Eisenbahn- und Technikmuseum
Oldtimer-Museum
Ostrockmuseum
phanTECHNIKUM
Schabbellhaus
Schlossmuseum
Staatliches Museum Schwerin
Waldglasmuseum
Welterbe Schwerin
Welterbehaus

Libraries in Zurow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Bad Kleinen0.0
Bibliothek des Landtages Mecklenburg-Vorpommern0.0
City Library0.0
Hinterhaus Doktor K.0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Wismar0.0
Landesbibliothek Mecklenburg Vorpommern Günther Uecker0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Warin0.0
Stadtbibliothek, Zweigstelle0.0
Stadtbücherei Neukloster0.0

Farmers Markets in Zurow

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wochenmarkt Grunthalplatz

Breweries in Zurow

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug
Brauerei Hennings
STUUV

Stadiums & Teams in Zurow

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zurow

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Grube Airfield-Small Airport
Güstrow Airfield-Small Airport
Kammermark Airfield-Small Airport
Neustadt-Glewe Airfield-Small Airport
Parchim Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Pinnow Airfield-Small Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg Airfield-Small Airport
Purkshof Airfield-Small Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf Airfield-Small Airport
Wismar Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Zurow

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Median Klinik Wismar
Mutter-Kind-Klinik Rerik
Ostseeklinik Poel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zurow

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Zurower 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 Zurow

What is the population of Zurow?

Zurow has a population of 1,421 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

Is Zurow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,447, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $394 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Zurow?

Zurow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Zurow?

There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Zurow?

The median home value in Zurow is $78,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $394. The homeownership rate is 70.4%.

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