Burscheid
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Burscheid is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, set between Cologne and Wuppertal. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, community spirit, and scenic green surroundings, it offers a blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
19,005
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.08°, 7.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,121
Local Cost
$1,167
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
70
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
14 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CGN
Distance
24 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 3 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.
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 82/100.