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Richterswil / Richterswil (Dorfkern)
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Richterswil is a charming Swiss village set on the southern shore of Lake Zürich, characterized by its picturesque lakeside promenades, historic center, and scenic hillside paths. Its combination of old-world charm and modern amenities makes it a peaceful base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.20°, 8.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,555
Local Cost
$2,700
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
90
English
70
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
282 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
338.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
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 2026-03-21.
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.
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