Mülheim
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Mülheim, set along the scenic Ruhr River in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a mid-sized city blending industrial heritage with green spaces and local culture. Its historic old town, riverside parks, and museums make it an inviting destination for those seeking a relaxed urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
170,921
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.43°, 6.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,207
Local Cost
$1,256
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
79
English
70
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
314 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
92
Coworking
1
Cafes
27
Nightlife
11
Parks
53
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
5 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 6 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 87/100.