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Aarau
City in Aargau, Switzerland
Overview
Aarau, set on the banks of the Aare river, blends medieval charm with lively modern living. Known for its pastel-hued old town, art museums, leafy parks, and easygoing atmosphere, it's a welcoming Swiss city with excellent connections to Zürich and Basel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Aargau
Population
80,309
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.39°, 8.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,482
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
93
English
75
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1164 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
100 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
64
Coworking
1
Cafes
17
Nightlife
24
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EML
Distance
39 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 44 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 79/100.
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