Küsnacht / Goldbach

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Küsnacht, with the adjacent Goldbach area, is an affluent lakeside community just east of Zürich. Known for its beautiful nature, tranquil atmosphere, and high quality of living, it attracts both families and professionals seeking a blend of Swiss tradition and modern comforts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.33°, 8.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,935
Local Cost
$2,890
Local Income
$6,700
Cashless
98
English
90
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
299 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
319.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
15 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.