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Aachen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Aachen, located in western Germany near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, is famed for its medieval architecture, university scene, and rich history. The city blends ancient landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral with a lively, modern atmosphere shaped by its student population.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
252,769
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.78°, 6.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,402
Local Cost
$1,401
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
236
Coworking
2
Cafes
84
Nightlife
84
Parks
66
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAH
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 93/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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