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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Neighborhoods
Mapped35 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Source-backed data
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 35 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 94/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.