Herzogenrath
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Herzogenrath is a lively town located on the German-Dutch border, rich in history and natural beauty. The city boasts green parks, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to larger cities like Aachen, while maintaining a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It is popular with both commuters and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
47,071
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.87°, 6.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,870
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
82
English
78
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
113 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAH
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 8 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.