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

5.9/ 10
Good
Population
4,626
Commune type
Village

Living in Bauma, a commune of 4626 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 5.9/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
4.8
Public Transport
2.3
Education & Culture
7.8
Nightlife & Dining
7.0
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
6.7
Taxation
5.2
Annual Sunshine
2.7
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

Young Professional
Good
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Bauma achieves a compatibility score of 6.2/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.4/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Bauma excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Education & Culture (7.8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.3/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (2.7/10), Air Quality (4.8/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

Transaction prices in Bauma

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

967’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 782’500 – 1’230’000 · 104 sales

Owner-occupied flat

747’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 556’500 – 865’000 · 92 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

BibliothekvereinLibrary
GemeindebibliothekLibrary
SchulbibliothekLibrary
Sekundarschule BaumaSchool
Schulhaus WiesSchool
Schule WellenauSchool
Schule AltlandenbergSchool
Schule SternenbergSchool

Public Transport

BaumaTrain Station
SalandTrain Station
SchindletBus Stop
HörnenBus Stop
SeewadelBus Stop
HolderbaumBus Stop
Bauma BahnhofBus Stop
HöchstockBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr. med. dent Daniel ZürcherDoctor
Praxis für ZahnprothetikDoctor
Praxisgemeinschaft BaumaDoctor
Tösstal-ApothekeDoctor

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 Winterthur as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Winterthur as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Winterthur in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Winterthur Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Bauma 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 Bauma

What's it like to live in Bauma? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with its neighbors Bäretswil, Hittnau, and Wila, Bauma trades some accessibility for quiet and green surroundings. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 2.3, followed by sunshine at 2.7 and air quality at 4.8, so car dependence and cloudier days are worth flagging. It is worth noting the strongest scores instead: nature reaches 8.8, noise sits at a comfortable 8.2, and education is solid at 7.8, with restaurants at 7.0. Fiscal pressure is moderate at 5.2 and healthcare at 6.7. For a small commune of 4,626 in the Winterthur agglomeration, daily life leans rural and calm. Explore the full dimension breakdown on the map to see how each score fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Bauma?
Compared with its neighbors Bäretswil, Hittnau and Wila, Bauma stands out for its natural setting but lags on air quality and sunshine. The weakest dimension is sunshine, with a score of just 2.7, followed by air quality at 4.8. These low figures suggest relatively limited solar exposure and less favorable air conditions than one might expect from a rural commune. By contrast, nature scores a strong 8.8 and noise sits at 8.2, indicating a quiet, green environment. It is worth noting that transport is also weak at 2.3, while education reaches 7.8. For a fuller picture of how these dimensions interact, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Bauma? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with its neighbors Bäretswil, Hittnau, and Wila, Bauma offers a mixed connectivity picture. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.3, and sunshine is similarly limited at 2.7, which suggests public links and bright days are both in short supply. Air quality sits at a moderate 4.8. The strongest dimensions are nature at 8.8 and noise at 8.2, followed by education at 7.8 and dining at 7. It is worth noting that schools and restaurants score considerably better than rail or road access. For a full picture of how these dimensions compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Bauma and how big is it?
Compared with its neighbors Bäretswil, Hittnau, and Wila, Bauma stands out less for transport than for its natural setting. The weakest dimension is transport, at just 2.3, followed by sunshine at 2.7 and air quality at 4.8. By contrast, nature scores a strong 8.8 and noise a solid 8.2, while education reaches 7.8. Bauma counts roughly 4,626 residents and sits in the Winterthur agglomeration in the canton of Zurich. It is worth noting that the commune shares its borders with Bäretswil, Hittnau, and Wila. For a fuller picture of how these scores compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
Is Bauma a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Bäretswil, Hittnau, and Wila, Bauma sits in the middle of the pack on tax appeal. The weakest dimension in its profile is transport, at just 2.3, followed by sunshine at 2.7 and air quality at 4.8. Fiscal attractiveness itself scores a moderate 5.2, which suggests neither a pronounced tax advantage nor a heavy burden relative to surrounding communes. The strongest dimensions are nature at 8.8, noise at 8.2, and education at 7.8, so the commune's appeal leans more toward lifestyle than tax savings. Worth flagging: a 5.2 fiscal score is best read alongside your personal situation. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to judge for yourself.

Neighboring communes of Bauma

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.3 %20–64 years 61.6 %65 and over 18.1 %
Density
165 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.6 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
1.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.1 %
Tertiary employment
60.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 7.9 %Agricultural land 36.8 %Forest 54.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3761, 8.8827
BFS Number
297
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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