Jena
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Jena, set in Thuringia, is a lively university city known for its scientific heritage, welcoming atmosphere, and picturesque setting along the Saale River. The city blends historic charm, lively student culture, and scenic hills, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
110,791
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.93°, 11.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,195
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
645 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
110
Coworking
0
Cafes
42
Nightlife
36
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERF
Distance
45 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 36 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 80/100.