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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
94
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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