Hoya

City in Lower Saxony, Germany

Overview

Hoya is a picturesque small town set along the Weser river in Lower Saxony, Germany. Known for its charming medieval Old Town, peaceful river landscapes, and welcoming community, Hoya offers a relaxed rural escape with easy access to local culture and history.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
4,020
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.81°, 9.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,830
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
89
Walk Score
89
Footways
177.0
Airport
BRE
Distance
35 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 11 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 80/100.