Herstal
City in Wallonia, Belgium
Overview
Herstal is a lively city in Wallonia, Belgium, known for its industrial heritage and proximity to the city of Liège. With its mix of residential neighborhoods, historical landmarks, and local markets, Herstal offers visitors an authentic Belgian small-city experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Population
39,958
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.66°, 5.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,083
Local Cost
$1,258
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
78
English
50
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
861 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
194 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
13
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGG
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.