Herborn

City in Hessen, Germany

Overview

Herborn is a picturesque small town in Hessen, Germany, celebrated for its medieval Altstadt, charming riverside walks, and welcoming community. The city's rich history, surrounding green fields, and intimate scale make it perfect for relaxed, authentic exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
506
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.68°, 8.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,653
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-18.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
784 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
11
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
545.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
16 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 70 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.