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Quality of life in Sierre (Valais): scores, review and neighborhoods

7.2/ 10
Top 3% in SwitzerlandExceptional
Population
16,570
Commune type
Town

Living in Sierre, a commune of 16570 inhabitants in Canton Valais. With an overall score of 7.2/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Annual Sunshine (9.9/10) and Nightlife & Dining (9.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.0
Air Quality
3.6
Public Transport
4.9
Education & Culture
9.5
Nightlife & Dining
9.6
Nature & Green Spaces
4.8
Healthcare
9.6
Taxation
4.9
Annual Sunshine
9.9
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.

Sierre's national strengths

Top 1% of Switzerland · Annual Sunshine ↗
Per our methodology ↗

2027 distinction

  • Top 1%Solar exposure9.9 · score when frozen
  • Top 10%Access to healthcare9.6 · score when frozen

VivaMap Ranking 2027, data frozen on 14/10/2026. Rule: at most X% of the 2121 rated municipalities do as well or better.

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Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Good
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Sierre achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.5/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Sierre excels in Annual Sunshine (9.9/10), Nightlife & Dining (9.6/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (9.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Air Quality (3.6/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Nature & Green Spaces (4.8/10, a more urbanized setting with fewer green spaces), Taxation (4.9/10, a higher tax burden than average).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Musée de la Vigne et du VinMuseum
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria RilkeMuseum
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEALibrary
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'artLibrary
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de SierreLibrary
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & TourismeLibrary
TLH - Théâtre les HallesCinema / Theatre
Cinéma CasinoCinema / Theatre

Public Transport

Sierre/SidersTrain Station
Sierre/Siders (funi)Train Station
PotenceBus Stop
Ecoparc de DavalBus Stop
RossfeldBus Stop
Les GlariersBus Stop
Sierre, EhâlaBus Stop
Sierre, PlantassageBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Hôpital de SierreHospital
VigimedMedical Centre
AmavitaDoctor
Coop VitalityDoctor
Sun StoreDoctor
Sun StoreDoctor
BENU Pharmacie BonvinDoctor
AmaVitaDoctor

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

Frequently asked questions about Sierre

What's it like to live in Sierre? Resident impressions and quality of life
Sierre's most striking score is its 9.9 for sunshine, one of the highest values in this dataset. The weakest dimension is air quality, at just 3.6, followed by nature at 4.8. Among the strongest, healthcare and dining both reach 9.6, education scores 9.5, and noise sits at 8. Transport and fiscal conditions each score 4.9. It is worth noting that the commune borders Chippis, Noble-Contrée, and Chalais, placing it within the Sion agglomeration with roughly 16,570 residents. These figures suggest a very sunny, well-served town where environmental quality lags behind its amenities. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Sierre?
Sierre scores 9.9 for sunshine, the highest value in its profile, so sunshine is clearly the commune's standout strength. Air quality, by contrast, is the weakest dimension at just 3.6, which is worth flagging for anyone sensitive to pollution. Among the other dimensions, healthcare and dining both reach 9.6, education follows at 9.5, while noise sits at 8. Nature comes in at 4.8, transport and fiscalité both at 4.9. It is worth noting that the gap between the exceptional sunshine score and the modest air score shapes daily life here. Neighboring communes include Chippis, Noble-Contrée and Chalais. For a fuller picture, explore the detailed scores on the map.
How well-connected is Sierre? Transport, schools, dining
Sierre's most striking score is its sunshine at 9.9, yet connectivity tells a more mixed story. The weakest dimension is air quality, scoring just 3.6, while transport sits at a moderate 4.9 and nature at 4.8. On the stronger side, healthcare and dining both reach 9.6, education follows at 9.5, and sunshine leads at 9.9. Fiscal pressure scores 4.9, and noise registers 8. It is worth noting that the commune borders Chippis, Noble-Contrée, and Chalais, placing it within the wider Sion agglomeration. For a population of 16,570, these figures suggest solid amenities alongside environmental trade-offs. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Sierre and how big is it?
Sierre stands out for its exceptional sunshine score of 9.9, the highest among its rated dimensions. The weakest area is air quality, which scores just 3.6, followed by nature at 4.8. Worth noting are the strong results in healthcare and dining, both at 9.6, with education close behind at 9.5. The commune is home to 16,570 residents and sits within the Sion agglomeration. It shares borders with three neighboring communes: Chippis, Noble-Contrée, and Chalais. Transport and fiscal conditions each score 4.9, while noise registers at 8. To see how these figures compare across the region, explore the full details on the map.
Is Sierre a tax-friendly municipality?
Sierre scores 4.9 for fiscalité, its weakest dimension alongside transport at 4.9 and nature at 4.8. Air quality is also modest at 3.6. On the stronger side, the commune posts 9.9 for ensoleillement, 9.6 for santé, 9.6 for resto, and 9.5 for education. It is worth noting that the tax score sits well below these top marks, so the fiscal picture is comparatively restrained. Neighboring communes such as Chippis, Noble-Contrée, and Chalais may offer useful context when comparing local taxation. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to see how Sierre's fiscal profile fits your priorities.

Neighboring communes of Sierre

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.3 %20–64 years 59 %65 and over 21.7 %
Density
880 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.5 %
Vacant housing
6.1 %
New dwellings
9.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.9 %
Tertiary employment
76.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 34.4 %Agricultural land 34.3 %Forest 21.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Valais (VS)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.2813, 7.5124
BFS Number
6248
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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