Bochum
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Bochum is an energetic city in the Ruhr region, known for its industrial roots, lively student community, and evolving cultural scene. It offers a mix of lively nightlife, green parks, and significant museums, making it attractive both for residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
366,385
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.48°, 7.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,301
Local Cost
$1,195
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
80
English
67
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
153 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
168
Coworking
5
Cafes
54
Nightlife
62
Parks
47
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
21 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped35 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 35 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 94/100.