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Hoogstraten

City in Flanders, Belgium

Overview

Hoogstraten is a charming small city in northern Flanders, Belgium, historically significant for its old churches and lively agricultural life. Famous for its strawberries, it boasts pleasant streets, local markets, and access to picturesque countryside. Its location near the Dutch border adds a unique cross-cultural character.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
21,424
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.40°, 4.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,802
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
75
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
255 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
11
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GLZ
Distance
22 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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