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Gex
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Set in the foothills of the Jura Mountains, Gex is a charming French town located near the Swiss border. Known for its scenic beauty, proximity to Geneva, and relaxed pace of life, Gex offers a unique blend of nature and French culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
13,455
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.33°, 6.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,585
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
77
English
54
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1166 mm
Internet Speed
37 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
308.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
11 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 9 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 2025-12-06.
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 61/100.
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