Quality of life in Aesch (ZH) (Zurich): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.6/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
1,494
Commune type
Village

Living in Aesch (ZH), a commune of 1494 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.8
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
3.2
Education & Culture
9.0
Nightlife & Dining
7.6
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
7.0
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
3.4
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

Family
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Good
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Aesch (ZH) achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.1/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Aesch (ZH) excels in Education & Culture (9/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (3.2/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.4/10).

Transaction prices in Aesch (ZH)

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

2’741’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 2’000’000 – 3’325’812 · 16 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’686’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’588’250 – 1’920’000 · 18 sales

Source: property transfer statistics, Canton of Zurich (land registries and notaries). Actual sale prices, not an estimate.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek AeschLibrary
Primarschule AeschSchool
Schulhaus Nassenmatt 1School
Nassenmatt 2School

Public Transport

HeligenmattstrasseBus Stop
Aesch GemeindehausBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Aesch (ZH) or moving to Canton Zurich? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Aesch (ZH)

What's it like to live in Aesch (ZH)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Aesch (ZH) records a nature score of 8.9, its most striking figure, alongside a noise score of 8.8. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 3.2, which suggests limited public mobility options for a commune of 1,494 residents in the Zurich agglomeration. By contrast, education stands at 9, the strongest dimension, and restaurants reach 7.6. Notably, healthcare is 7, fiscalite 6, air quality 5.5, and sunshine only 3.4. Neighboring communes include Islisberg, Birmensdorf (ZH), and Arni (AG). Explore the full score breakdown for Aesch (ZH) on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Aesch (ZH)?
Aesch (ZH) records a notably low sunshine score of 3.4, the weakest of its environmental dimensions, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.5. By contrast, nature reaches 8.9 and noise control 8.8, making the commune's quieter, greener side its strongest asset. Transport, meanwhile, scores just 3.2, and education leads overall at 9. These figures suggest a small Zurich-agglomeration community where clean-air conditions are acceptable but sunlight is limited, and where low noise and abundant nature compensate for weaker transport links. For a fuller picture of how these environmental and amenity scores compare across the region, explore the detailed Aesch (ZH) profile on the map.
How well-connected is Aesch (ZH)? Transport, schools, dining
Aesch (ZH) stands out for its education score of 9, the highest in its profile. Transport is the weakest dimension, at just 3.2, so car dependency is likely for many trips despite the Zurich agglomeration location. By contrast, dining scores a solid 7.6, and healthcare reaches 7.0. Notably, nature sits at 8.9 and noise at 8.8, both strong results, while air quality is a moderate 5.5. Sunshine, at 3.4, and fiscal attractiveness, at 6.0, round out the picture. Neighboring communes include Islisberg, Birmensdorf (ZH), and Arni (AG). For a fuller view of how these dimensions compare, explore the detailed scores on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Aesch (ZH) and how big is it?
Aesch (ZH) stands out for its education score of 9, the highest among its rated dimensions. Its weakest area is transport, at just 3.2, followed by low sunshine at 3.4. By contrast, nature scores 8.9 and noise 8.8, indicating a quiet, green setting. The commune has around 1,494 residents and sits within the Zurich agglomeration. It borders three neighboring communes: Islisberg, Birmensdorf (ZH), and Arni (AG). Meanwhile, air quality registers 5.5 and restaurants 7.6. Explore the map for more details on how these scores compare across the region.
Is Aesch (ZH) a tax-friendly municipality?
Aesch (ZH) records a fiscal score of 6.0, placing it mid-range rather than among the most tax-friendly communes. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 3.2, followed by ensoleillement at 3.4. By contrast, the strongest scores are education (9.0) and nature (8.9), with noise (8.8) and restaurants (7.6) also standing out. Air quality sits at 5.5, health at 7.0, and the population is 1,494 within the Zurich agglomeration. Meanwhile, neighboring communes include Islisberg, Birmensdorf (ZH), and Arni (AG). For a fuller picture of how taxation fits alongside these other dimensions, explore the detailed scores on the map.

Neighboring communes of Aesch (ZH)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.6 %20–64 years 61.1 %65 and over 17.3 %
Density
319 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+61.4 %
Vacant housing
2.0 %
New dwellings
30.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
71.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 9.2 %Agricultural land 57.4 %Forest 33.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3366, 8.4367
BFS Number
241
Last updated
7 October 2026

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