Bensheim
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Bensheim is a picturesque town on the edge of the scenic Odenwald region, celebrated for its medieval center, vineyards, and mild climate. Visitors enjoy relaxed strolls through historic streets, nearby castles, and lively local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
41,758
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.68°, 8.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,278
Local Cost
$1,325
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
82
English
72
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
331 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
10
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MHG
Distance
24 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.