Meilen

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Meilen is a scenic lakeside town in the canton of Zürich, set along the northern shore of Lake Zürich. Known for its tranquil residential neighborhoods, panoramic views, and easy ferry access to Zürich city, Meilen offers a blend of Swiss charm and modern comforts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
14,207
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.27°, 8.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,890
Local Cost
$2,640
Local Income
$5,500
Cashless
92
English
85
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
374 Mbps
Upload
358 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
788.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
22 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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.

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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.