Herten

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Herten is a medium-sized city in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its blend of historical charm and green spaces. The city offers traditional architecture, a rich mining history, and easy access to the Ruhr metropolitan area.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
62,204
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.60°, 7.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,983
Local Cost
$1,058
Local Income
$2,320
Cashless
87
English
69
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
266 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ESS
Distance
26 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 22 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 74/100.