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Eskifjörður
City in Fjarðabyggð, Iceland
Overview
Eskifjörður is a picturesque small town on Iceland's East Fjords, known for its dramatic mountain scenery and rich maritime heritage. With under 1200 residents, it offers a peaceful retreat and authentic Icelandic village charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Fjarðabyggð
Population
1,111
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.07°, -14.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
98
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
98
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,555
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
90
English
90
Temperature
2.5°C
Summer Avg
7.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
18.1°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1540 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
NOR
Distance
14 km
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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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 85/100.
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