Ratingen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Ratingen is a picturesque town on the outskirts of Düsseldorf, blending medieval charm with modern living. Known for its lush parks, historic landmarks, and welcoming atmosphere, it's an ideal base for exploring the Rhine-Ruhr region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
87,513
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.30°, 6.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,435
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
85
English
78
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
256 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
13
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DUS
Distance
6 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 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 76/100.