Pfäffikon
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Pfäffikon is a picturesque town set on the northern shore of Lake Pfäffikon in the Zürich region. Known for its tranquil lakeside views, its blend of residential charm and modern amenities makes it ideal for a quiet retreat close to Zürich city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
11,931
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.36°, 8.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,408
Local Cost
$2,370
Local Income
$5,100
Cashless
95
English
75
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
11
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
511.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
21 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage 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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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.