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Lucens
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Lucens is a quaint Swiss village set in the hills of Vaud, best known for its medieval castle and beautiful countryside. With a close-knit community feel, it offers a peaceful retreat just a short train ride from Lausanne and Bern.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
4,200
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.71°, 6.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,785
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
English
65
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
Internet Speed
354 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
72
Walk Score
72
Footways
144.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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