Eppstein
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Eppstein is a picturesque small town at the edge of the Taunus mountains, blending medieval charm with lush natural surroundings. Its iconic castle towers above winding streets, offering both history and scenic hiking opportunities. The city is well connected to Frankfurt, making it a tranquil residential hub for commuters.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
13,645
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.14°, 8.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,288
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
78
English
68
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
700 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
123.0
Airport
WIE
Distance
11 km
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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 46 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 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.