Essen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Essen is a dynamic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, blending industrial heritage with modern culture. Known for its green spaces, world-class museums, and historic architecture, the city offers both lively urban scenes and peaceful neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
9,083
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.46°, 7.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,245
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
75
English
68
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
150
Coworking
2
Cafes
58
Nightlife
39
Parks
51
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2844.0
Airport
ESS
Distance
8 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 30 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 88/100.