Küsnacht

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Küsnacht is a scenic lakeside town on the shores of Lake Zürich, famed for its tranquil ambiance, affluent neighborhoods, and lush green landscapes. With its mix of historic charm, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Zürich city, it's a sought-after destination for both residents and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
14,387
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.32°, 8.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,194
Local Cost
$3,070
Local Income
$6,350
Cashless
97
English
87
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
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
445.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
16 km

Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

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 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-25.

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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.