Composite profile
Overall score
61/100
Use the Arlon profile to compare affordability, air quality, and cross-border commuting context alongside Namur, Liege, and Hasselt.
Overall61/100
Affordability62/100
Air quality69/100
Energy60/100
Belgium / Western Europe
Arlon, Belgium City Intelligence
Arlon is the capital of the Belgian province of Luxembourg, located near the Grand Duchy border with significant cross-border commuting and access to the Ardennes. Arlon is a western europe city of about ~31K in Belgium. On the composite city-intelligence score, Arlon sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (61/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~31K
Image credit: Image: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed61/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Arlon data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 62/100 | Arlon's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 69/100 | Arlon's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Arlon's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 62/100 | Arlon's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 61/100 | Arlon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 62/100 | Arlon's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 62/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety81/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety78/100
Road safety78/100
Arlon ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (81/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare87/100
Education83/100
Green space93/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility64/100
Arlon has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education83/100
Green space93/100
Overall safety81/100
Arlon scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability73/100
Walkability75/100
Cycling80/100
Infrastructure86/100
Arlon is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100
Arlon is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Arlon
Local public safety guidance for Arlon, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Arlon, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Belgium emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Arlon
Healthcare context for Arlon, with national-level information from Belgium where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Arlon, see the Belgium healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Arlon
Local mobility context for Arlon, with national-level context from Belgium where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Arlon, see the Belgium transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Arlon. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Arlon
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Arlon will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Arlon air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Arlon drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Arlon
Is Arlon worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Upper Sûre Lake, Upper Sûre Natural Park.
Is Arlon good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Arlon affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,540/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Arlon?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Arlon's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, tourism, hospitality.
What is the climate in Arlon?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 11.5°C.
Does Arlon have universities?
Higher education is good (63/100).
What is healthcare like in Arlon?
Healthcare access is strong (68/100).
Is Arlon good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (69/100).
What nature is near Arlon?
Within ~170 km: Upper Sûre Lake, Upper Sûre Natural Park.
Explore Arlon modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Arlon
Arlon's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Arlon
Arlon's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Arlon
Arlon's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Arlon
Arlon's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Arlon
Arlon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Arlon
Arlon's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Arlon
Cost of living estimates for Arlon — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Arlon
Climate profile for Arlon — Oceanic climate, annual average 11.5°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Arlon
Economy and jobs profile for Arlon — tourism economy, economy score 72/100, key industries including manufacturing, tourism, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Arlon
Education profile for Arlon — regional education center, education score 59/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Arlon
Healthcare and retirement profile for Arlon — healthcare access city, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 69/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Arlon
Source-attributed visual context for Arlon using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Arlon
Weekend trip planning checklist for Arlon — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Arlon
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Arlon
Estimate a monthly budget for Arlon using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Arlon
Plan a trip budget for Arlon using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Arlon
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Arlon. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Cross-border · about 24 km from Arlon. Explore Esch-sur-Alzette's city intelligence profile.
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Cross-border · about 24 km from Arlon. Explore Luxembourg City's city intelligence profile.
Trier, Germany
Cross-border · about 60 km from Arlon. Explore Trier's city intelligence profile.
Metz, France
Cross-border · about 68 km from Arlon. Explore Metz's city intelligence profile.
Saarbrücken, Germany
Cross-border · about 99 km from Arlon. Explore Saarbrücken's city intelligence profile.
Liege, Belgium
Same region · about 108 km from Arlon. Explore Liege's city intelligence profile.
Namur, Belgium
Same region · about 110 km from Arlon. Explore Namur's city intelligence profile.
Nancy, France
Cross-border · about 113 km from Arlon. Explore Nancy's city intelligence profile.
Aachen, Germany
Cross-border · about 123 km from Arlon. Explore Aachen's city intelligence profile.
Charleroi, Belgium
Same region · about 127 km from Arlon. Explore Charleroi's city intelligence profile.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Arlon — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
Belgium Cycling Friendly Areas
Cycling Friendly Areas · 28 places across 47 cities.
Belgium Family Outdoor Escapes
Family Outdoor Escapes · 25 places across 45 cities.
Belgium Hiking Areas
Hiking Areas · 19 places across 42 cities.
Belgium Mountain Escapes
Mountain Escapes · 10 places across 17 cities.
Belgium Nature Photography Spots
Nature Photography Spots · 19 places across 44 cities.
Belgium Weekend Nature Retreats
Weekend Nature Retreats · 32 places across 47 cities.
Arlon FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Arlon, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Arlon
Is Arlon worth visiting?
Arlon has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Upper Sûre Lake, Upper Sûre Natural Park and Semois Valley National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Arlon?
Arlon has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Arlon?
A single resident of Arlon spends roughly €1,540 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €817. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Belgium. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Arlon?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Arlon is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Arlon?
Arlon's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Arlon has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.
Is Arlon good for digital nomads and remote work?
Arlon offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 80/100.
What are the education options in Arlon?
Arlon is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Computer Science and Healthcare.
Is Arlon a good place to study?
Arlon offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Arlon?
Arlon has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Arlon a good place to retire?
Arlon offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 69/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Arlon?
Arlon has an oceanic climate, averaging about 11.5°C annually with roughly 850 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Apr.
Is Arlon a safe place to live?
Arlon ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (81/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Arlon?
Arlon indexes a walkability score of 75 and a cycling score of 80 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Arlon?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Arlon include Upper Sûre Lake, Upper Sûre Natural Park and Semois Valley National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Arlon good for families?
Arlon scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Arlon?
Arlon rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 93/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Upper Sûre Lake, Upper Sûre Natural Park and Semois Valley National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Arlon profile to compare affordability, air quality, and cross-border commuting context alongside Namur, Liege, and Hasselt. Its standout dimensions are air quality (69/100) and cost of living (62/100). The area most worth watching is energy (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Belgium country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Arlon appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.