Erbach
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Erbach, set in the picturesque Odenwald region of Hessen, is renowned for its charming old town, historic castle, and local ivory craftsmanship. The town blends centuries-old tradition with serene natural beauty, making it an ideal spot for history lovers and outdoor explorers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
14,080
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.66°, 8.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,146
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
72
English
68
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
237 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
12
Parks
17
Transport
96
Walk Score
96
Footways
192.0
Airport
MHG
Distance
40 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 15 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.
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 68/100.