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Horgen

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Horgen is a picturesque lakeside town on the western shore of Lake Zürich, known for its scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere. A blend of charming old-town streets and modern amenities make it popular with families, commuters, and visitors. Its location offers easy access to Zürich city and beautiful natural surroundings.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
23,319
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.26°, 8.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,688
Local Cost
$2,750
Local Income
$5,400
Cashless
97
English
83
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
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZRH
Distance
23 km

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Allmendplatz Dorfplatz

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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 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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 81/100.

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