Carouge
City in Geneva, Switzerland
Overview
Carouge, a lively suburb of Geneva, is renowned for its bohemian spirit, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, and lively arts scene. With its busy squares, independent shops, and a welcoming local community, Carouge offers a charming contrast to Geneva's cosmopolitan core.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Geneva
Population
22,459
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.18°, 6.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,540
Local Cost
$2,520
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
93
English
73
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1106 mm
Internet Speed
228 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
241
Coworking
1
Cafes
45
Nightlife
39
Parks
156
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GVA
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.