Lingen
City in Lower Saxony, Germany
Overview
Lingen is a charming town in Lower Saxony, known for its historic old town, green parks, and close-knit community. Home to around 57,000 people, Lingen combines the heritage of Westphalian architecture with a modern student scene and lively events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Lower Saxony
Population
57,075
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.52°, 7.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,152
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
62
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
750 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
9
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ENS
Distance
40 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 22 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.
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 73/100.