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Hofgeest
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Hofgeest is a charming, small village in North Holland, Netherlands, characterized by its rural landscapes, traditional Dutch architecture, and strong sense of community. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, making it ideal for anyone seeking a tranquil base close to natural beauty and larger cities like Haarlem.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
1,440
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.44°, 4.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
90
English
95
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
896 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
104.0
Airport
AMS
Distance
15 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 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 62/100.
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