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

6.3/ 10
Good
Population
5,969
Commune type
Town

Living in Buchs (ZH), a commune of 5969 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.3/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.9/10) and Healthcare (9.1/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
4.9
Air Quality
4.3
Public Transport
4.8
Education & Culture
9.9
Nightlife & Dining
8.3
Nature & Green Spaces
6.2
Healthcare
9.1
Taxation
5.6
Annual Sunshine
3.9
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.

Recommended Profiles

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

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Buchs (ZH) achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.4/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Buchs (ZH) excels in Education & Culture (9.9/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (9.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (8.3/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Air Quality (4.3/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Public Transport (4.8/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Buchs (ZH)

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’370’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’240’000 – 1’665’750 · 36 sales

Owner-occupied flat

930’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 800’000 – 1’100’000 · 84 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

Sammlungszentrum UZHUniversity
Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek BuchsLibrary
Schulhaus ZihlSchool
Schule ZihlSchool
Schulhaus ZwingertSchool
Sekundarschule PetermoosSchool

Public Transport

Buchs-DällikonTrain Station
Buchs PostBus Stop
PetermoosBus Stop
Buchs-Dällikon BahnhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr. GrafDoctor
Dr. med. Jürg SteblerDoctor

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 Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Buchs (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 Buchs (ZH)

What's it like to live in Buchs (ZH)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Buchs (ZH) is distinguished by outstanding education access, scoring 9.9, alongside strong healthcare at 9.1 and dining variety at 8.3. Additionally, nature access is solid at 6.2, and public transport performs well at 4.8. However, noise levels sit at 4.9 and air quality at 4.3, both moderate rather than favorable. Furthermore, fiscal pressure is noticeable at 5.6, while sunshine is limited at 3.9, the weakest dimension. Neighboring Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon share this Zurich agglomeration setting. Thus, the main tradeoff is clear: exceptional education, health, and amenities come at the cost of muted sunshine, moderate environmental quality, and a less favorable tax position.
How sunny and clean is the air in Buchs (ZH)?
Buchs (ZH) stands out for its education score of 9.9, the strongest dimension in its profile, while its air quality sits at 4.3 and sunshine at just 3.9. Thus, clean air is moderate rather than exceptional, and sunny days are comparatively limited. Additionally, healthcare reaches 9.1 and restaurants 8.3, both well above the transport score of 4.8. Nature scores 6.2, offering some balance, though noise at 4.9 and fiscalite at 5.6 remain weaker points. The main tradeoff is clear: Buchs (ZH) delivers strong education, healthcare, and dining alongside modest air quality and low sunshine, so residents gain services but accept less bright, less pristine conditions.
How well-connected is Buchs (ZH)? Transport, schools, dining
Buchs (ZH) stands out for its education score of 9.9, the strongest dimension in its profile, paired with a health score of 9.1. Its transport score of 4.8 is moderate, so car dependence may matter for some trips, while dining reaches 8.3. Air quality sits at 4.3 and noise at 4.9, both middling, and nature access is 6.2. Neighboring communes include Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon. Sunshine is the weakest factor at 3.9, and fiscal attractiveness is 5.6. Thus the main tradeoff is excellent education and health against weaker transport, sunshine, and environmental scores.
What are the neighboring communes of Buchs (ZH) and how big is it?
Buchs (ZH) is a Zurich agglomeration commune of 5,969 residents whose standout feature is its education score of 9.9, the highest among its rated dimensions. Healthcare follows at 9.1, with dining at 8.3, while nature reaches 6.2. Its fiscal score of 5.6 is moderate, and transport sits at 4.8. Air quality is 4.3, noise is 4.9, and sunshine is the weakest dimension at 3.9. The commune borders Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon. Thus, Buchs offers strong education and health amenities but weaker environmental and sunshine scores. The main tradeoff is between excellent public services and a comparatively less favorable setting for quiet, sun, and clean air.
Is Buchs (ZH) a tax-friendly municipality?
Buchs (ZH) stands out for exceptional education and healthcare rather than tax competitiveness. Its education score of 9.9 is the strongest dimension, followed by healthcare at 9.1 and dining at 8.3. Nature reaches 6.2, while fiscal attractiveness sits at only 5.6, meaning the tax burden is moderate rather than low. Transport scores 4.8 and noise 4.9, both middling. Air quality is 4.3, and sunshine is the weakest dimension at just 3.9. Thus, residents gain outstanding public services but pay for them through less favorable taxation. The main tradeoff is clear: Buchs (ZH) offers strong education and health infrastructure, yet its fiscal profile is not especially tax-friendly compared with other Zurich communes.

Neighboring communes of Buchs (ZH)

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.8 %20–64 years 65.7 %65 and over 13.5 %
Density
1,124 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+18.7 %
Vacant housing
1.5 %
New dwellings
2.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.9 %
Tertiary employment
84.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 26.4 %Agricultural land 46.7 %Forest 25.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4590, 8.4395
BFS Number
83
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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