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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.