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Pfäffikon
City in Schwyz, Switzerland
Overview
Pfäffikon, set on the shores of Lake Zurich in the canton of Schwyz, is a small but prosperous Swiss town known for its finance sector and beautiful alpine backdrop. Visitors will find a blend of modern conveniences, attractive lakeside walks, and access to both business life and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Schwyz
Population
11,931
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.20°, 8.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,870
Local Cost
$2,650
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
92
English
82
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
396 Mbps
Upload
265 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
1
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
395.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
34 km
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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 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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