Richterswil

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Richterswil is a picturesque lakeside town on the southern coast of Lake Zürich, well-known for its traditional festivals, vineyard-covered hills, and proximity to nature. The town offers a mix of historic charm and modern living, making it a tranquil but connected base within the Zürich region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
13,504
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.21°, 8.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,520
Local Cost
$2,560
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
92
English
82
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
272 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
537.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
31 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.