Emstek
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Emstek is a small, friendly town in Lower Saxony known for its charming rural character and close-knit community. Surrounded by scenic farmland and forest, it is a peaceful retreat with easy access to the region's larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
12,545
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.83°, 8.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,765
Local Cost
$1,080
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
70
English
55
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
760 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
VAC
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 72/100.