Wädenswil

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Wädenswil is a lakeside town located along the southern edge of Lake Zürich, offering stunning views, a rich history, and a strong sense of community. Its blend of urban comfort and natural beauty makes it an excellent escape close to Zürich city.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
21,617
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.23°, 8.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,620
Local Cost
$2,590
Local Income
$5,700
Cashless
95
English
80
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
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
6
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZRH
Distance
28 km

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Am Gulmenbach Brunnenhof Johannisburg

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Data sources

Source-backed data

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 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.

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.