Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus

City in Zürich, Switzerland

Overview

Zürich (Kreis 1) encompasses the historic city center, including the Rathaus and Old Town. It's a region where medieval charm meets Swiss sophistication, known for cobbled streets, centuries-old landmarks, and lively cultural life along the Limmat river.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.37°, 8.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
91
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,608
Local Cost
$3,040
Local Income
$6,200
Cashless
95
English
94
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
Internet Speed
192 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
503
Coworking
8
Cafes
217
Nightlife
205
Parks
73
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
4793.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
10 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 117 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 97/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.