Mönchaltorf
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Mönchaltorf is a charming Swiss village located in the Zurich countryside, offering a peaceful atmosphere, scenic landscapes, and a taste of authentic local life. Its proximity to Zurich City makes it both an idyllic retreat and a convenient base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
3,769
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.31°, 8.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,627
Local Cost
$2,280
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
90
English
88
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
326 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
273.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
21 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.