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Hem

City in Hauts-de-France, France

Overview

Hem is a charming suburban town in northern France, set near Lille and offering a mix of peaceful neighborhoods, local markets, and family-friendly parks. Its proximity to major cities makes it an ideal base for exploring the region while enjoying a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
18,579
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.65°, 3.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,713
Local Cost
$1,038
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
68
English
40
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-12.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
731 mm
Internet Speed
231 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIL
Distance
11 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Grand Place Placette Saint-Joseph

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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 5 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

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 78/100.

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