Halle (Saale)

City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Overview

Halle (Saale) is a historic city on the river Saale, known for its lively university life, cultural heritage, and beautiful architecture. Its blend of medieval sites and modern living makes it a dynamic yet relaxed destination in eastern Germany.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony-Anhalt
Population
242,172
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.48°, 11.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,925
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
78
English
73
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
599 mm
Internet Speed
264 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
170
Coworking
1
Cafes
50
Nightlife
59
Parks
60
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEJ
Distance
19 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 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 93/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.