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La Chaux-de-Fonds

City in Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Overview

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city renowned for its watchmaking heritage, geometric street layout, and UNESCO World Heritage status. Set in the Jura mountains, it blends history, culture, and nature, making it a fascinating destination for culture lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Neuchâtel
Population
37,233
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.10°, 6.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,778
Local Cost
$1,840
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
92
English
60
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-20.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1152 mm
Internet Speed
175 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
80
Coworking
0
Cafes
34
Nightlife
18
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIP
Distance
29 km

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Neighborhoods
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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 15 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 - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 86/100.

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