Eil
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Eil is a quiet, suburban district of Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its friendly atmosphere and green surroundings. It's an attractive base for families, professionals, and travelers seeking close proximity to Cologne with a local village feel. The area is characterized by residential streets, small shops, and easy access to natural parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
8,849
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.89°, 7.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,132
Local Cost
$1,312
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
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
161 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
3
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
CGN
Distance
5 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 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.