Ahlen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Ahlen is a charming small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its rich industrial history, welcoming community, and blend of urban and rural life. Visitors will enjoy its relaxed pace, local markets, and picturesque green surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
53,278
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.76°, 7.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,958
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
789 mm
Internet Speed
174 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
33 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.