Soest
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Soest is a picturesque town in North Rhine-Westphalia, famed for its medieval architecture, green spaces, and lively festivals. The city's Old Town invites visitors to wander through cobblestone lanes, while its tranquil neighborhoods provide a taste of authentic local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
48,250
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.58°, 8.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
68
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
844 mm
Internet Speed
194 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
13
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
35 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 15 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 78/100.