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Zürich (Kreis 5) / Escher-Wyss
City in Zürich, Switzerland
Overview
Zürich's Kreis 5, especially the Escher-Wyss district, has transformed from industrial heartland to a fashionable quarter full of creativity and urban energy. With warehouses converted into cultural venues and startups, and lively nightlife along the river, it's one of Zürich's hottest neighborhoods. Visitors appreciate its blend of modern architecture, street art, and riverside lounging.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Zürich
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.39°, 8.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$4,188
Local Cost
$3,030
Local Income
$5,800
Cashless
97
English
90
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
130 Mbps
Upload
111 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
261
Coworking
5
Cafes
91
Nightlife
130
Parks
35
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1882.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 108 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 94/100.
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