Buchheim
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Buchheim is a district in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, blending local traditions with urban convenience. Its small-town charm, access to public transport, and green spaces make it a peaceful yet accessible city base.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
12,840
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.95°, 7.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,198
Local Cost
$1,235
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
65
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
85
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
38
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
273.0
Airport
CGN
Distance
13 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 5 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 2025-12-06.
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 61/100.