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La Chaux-de-Fonds District

City in Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Overview

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a historic Swiss city famed for its world-leading watchmaking tradition and UNESCO-listed city planning. The city blends unique grid architecture, cultural institutions, and beautiful surrounding nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Neuchâtel
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.12°, 6.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,658
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
92
English
70
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
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
31 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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 78/100.

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