Mayen
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Mayen is a picturesque town in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, famed for its medieval Mayen Castle and lively market square. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, it combines rich history with relaxed, small-town living. Its friendly atmosphere makes it a welcoming destination for cultural travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
19,882
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.33°, 7.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
74
English
62
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
785 mm
Internet Speed
318 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
10
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HHN
Distance
43 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 20 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 73/100.