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Erkrath
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Erkrath is a tranquil suburban town located just east of Düsseldorf, renowned for its green spaces and proximity to the historic Neandertal. Combining accessibility with a peaceful setting, it offers a high quality of life within the region of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
43,801
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.22°, 6.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,520
Cashless
72
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
278 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DUS
Distance
12 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 9 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 77/100.
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