Gummersbach

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Gummersbach is a charming mid-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its blend of historic architecture, modern amenities, and scenic surroundings. Its lively downtown and nearby green spaces offer both nightlife and outdoor adventures, making it a well-rounded destination.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
51,845
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.03°, 7.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,118
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
82
English
70
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CGN
Distance
34 km

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 17 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.