Hochspeyer

City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Overview

Hochspeyer is a charming small town in Rhineland-Palatinate set alongside lush forests and scenic trails. It is known for its calm atmosphere, friendly community, and easy train access to larger cities like Kaiserslautern. The town appeals to families, nature enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a tranquil base near the Palatinate Forest.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
4,738
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.44°, 7.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,610
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,630
Cashless
62
English
60
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-20.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
677 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
RMS
Distance
21 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.