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Embrach
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Embrach is a picturesque town set in the Zürich countryside, offering a blend of rural tranquility and modern conveniences. Known for its friendly community, scenic walking paths, and easy train connections to Zürich, the town balances tradition with easy access to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
9,436
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.51°, 8.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,525
Local Cost
$2,230
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
95
English
70
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1311 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
283.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
6 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.
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 76/100.
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