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Karben
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Karben is a charming small town situated just northeast of Frankfurt in the heart of Hessen. Known for its tranquil neighborhoods, historical sites, and ready access to both countryside and metropolitan life, Karben is a peaceful base for travelers exploring the Rhine-Main region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
23,253
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.23°, 8.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,648
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
80
English
73
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
669 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FRA
Distance
28 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 32 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 2025-12-05.
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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 72/100.
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