Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Genk
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Genk is a dynamic city in the heart of Flanders, Belgium, famous for its multicultural population, industrial heritage, and green spaces. It sits at the crossroads of nature and innovation, drawing visitors to its museums, parks, and lively culinary scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
66,110
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.97°, 5.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,400
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
83
English
78
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
770 mm
Internet Speed
173 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
30
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MST
Distance
20 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.