Paderborn
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Paderborn is a historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, blending centuries-old heritage with a lively contemporary culture. Home to a major university and a beautiful cathedral, it offers green parks, lively neighborhoods, and a welcoming local spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
155,749
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.72°, 8.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,093
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
81
English
65
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
795 mm
Internet Speed
174 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
136
Coworking
2
Cafes
44
Nightlife
39
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PAD
Distance
15 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 12 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 88/100.