Thônex
City in Geneva, Switzerland
Overview
Thônex is a quiet, predominantly residential commune on the edge of Geneva, prized for its proximity to both the city center and the French border. Its leafy neighborhoods, practical amenities, and local markets make it a convenient and comfortable base for visitors seeking a slower pace near the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Geneva
Population
14,122
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.19°, 6.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,460
Local Cost
$2,580
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
96
English
85
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
408 Mbps
Upload
405 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
838.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
9 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 2025-12-06.
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.