Chêne-Bourg

City in Geneva, Switzerland

Overview

Chêne-Bourg is a residential suburb located just east of Geneva, renowned for its peaceful ambiance, green spaces, and commuter-friendly vibe. The town offers a mix of traditional charm and modern amenities, making it ideal for families and young professionals. Its proximity to Geneva ensures access to cosmopolitan culture while retaining a distinct local character.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Geneva
Population
9,588
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.20°, 6.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,732
Local Cost
$2,610
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
92
English
75
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
380 Mbps
Upload
333 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
111
Coworking
1
Cafes
8
Nightlife
4
Parks
98
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
859.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
8 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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.