Gros-de-Vaud District

City in Vaud, Switzerland

Overview

Gros-de-Vaud District, located north of Lausanne, is known as the 'granary of Vaud' for its scenic farmland and close-knit villages. The district offers a blend of Swiss country charm, peaceful living, and convenient proximity to urban centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
46,421
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.65°, 6.66°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,447
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
93
English
72
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-26.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1174 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIP
Distance
29 km

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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 2025-12-05.

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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.