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Quality of life in Buch (SH) (Schaffhausen): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.9/ 10
Fair
Population
269
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Buch (SH), a commune of 269 inhabitants in Canton Schaffhausen. With an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.8
Air Quality
5.0
Public Transport
1.7
Education & Culture
6.8
Nightlife & Dining
2.8
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
8.6
Taxation
5.3
Annual Sunshine
3.7
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Nature
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Buch (SH) achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.7/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Buch (SH) excels in Noise (9.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (8.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.7/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (2.8/10, limited dining and nightlife options), Annual Sunshine (3.7/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Buch BrückeBus Stop
Buch DorfBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Schaffhausen as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Schaffhausen as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Schaffhausen in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Schaffhausen Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Buch (SH) or moving to Canton Schaffhausen? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Buch (SH)

What's it like to live in Buch (SH)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Buch (SH) stands out above all for its quiet setting, scoring 9.8 on noise and 9.5 on nature access. These two dimensions suggest a small commune of 269 residents where calm and green surroundings shape daily life, with healthcare also scoring a solid 8.6. It is worth noting that public transport is far weaker, at just 1.7, so a car is likely essential for reaching Schaffhausen and beyond. Sunshine sits at 3.7, and dining options are limited at 2.8. Neighboring communes such as Ramsen, Diessenhofen, and Hemishofen sit nearby, though each has its own profile. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how Buch compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Buch (SH)?
Buch (SH) records its most striking score in noise at 9.8, closely followed by nature at 9.5, so quiet surroundings and green space are the standout strengths here. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.0, while sunshine reaches only 3.7, meaning bright days are comparatively limited. It is worth noting that health scores a strong 8.6, which partly offsets the weaker sunlight figure. Among the three neighbouring communes of Ramsen, Diessenhofen and Hemishofen, Buch remains a small, low-density setting of 269 residents in the Schaffhausen agglomeration. Explore the map for a fuller picture of how these environmental scores compare across the area.
How well-connected is Buch (SH)? Transport, schools, dining
Buch (SH) scores 9.8 for noise and 9.5 for nature, making calm and green surroundings its strongest dimensions. Healthcare follows at 8.6, while education sits at a moderate 6.8. Connectivity is where the commune trails: transport scores just 1.7, and dining options are limited at 2.8. Air quality registers 5.0, fiscal attractiveness 5.3, and sunshine 3.7. It is worth noting that the low transport score reflects a small, rural profile rather than any deficiency in the surrounding region. Neighboring communes Ramsen, Diessenhofen, and Hemishofen sit nearby. For a fuller picture of how these scores compare across the area, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Buch (SH) and how big is it?
With a noise score of 9.8 and a nature score of 9.5, Buch (SH) stands out as a notably quiet and green commune. Its strongest dimensions are these two environmental indicators, followed by healthcare at 8.6 and education at 6.8. Transport is the weakest dimension at just 1.7, with restaurants at 2.8 and sunshine at 3.7 also on the lower side. The commune has a population of 269 and belongs to the Schaffhausen agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Ramsen, Diessenhofen, and Hemishofen. It is worth noting that the fiscal score sits at 5.3 and air quality at 5.0, placing both in the middle range. Explore the map for more details on Buch (SH).
Is Buch (SH) a tax-friendly municipality?
Buch (SH) scores 5.3 on fiscalité, a middling result that sits below its strongest dimensions. The commune performs notably better on quiet and nature, posting 9.8 for noise and 9.5 for green surroundings, while healthcare follows at 8.6. Education reaches 6.8. By contrast, transport is the clear weak point at 1.7, and dining options are limited at 2.8. Sunshine, at 3.7, is also modest. It is worth noting that the tax score of 5.3 places Buch in moderate territory rather than among the canton's most favourable fiscal profiles. For a full picture of how these dimensions compare, explore the detailed scores on the map.

Neighboring communes of Buch (SH)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 16.3 %20–64 years 63.3 %65 and over 20.5 %
Density
87 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.1 %
Vacant housing
0 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
55.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 6.8 %Agricultural land 73.5 %Forest 19.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Schaffhausen (SH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.7168, 8.7873
BFS Number
2961
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10

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