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

6.3/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery 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 (9.2/10) and Healthcare (8.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
4.3
Air Quality
5.0
Public Transport
5.0
Education & Culture
9.2
Nightlife & Dining
6.5
Nature & Green Spaces
8.3
Healthcare
8.9
Taxation
5.6
Annual Sunshine
3.9
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
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Family
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Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Buchs (ZH) achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Buchs (ZH) excels in Education & Culture (9.2/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Healthcare (8.9/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Nature & Green Spaces (8.3/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Noise (4.3/10) — exposure to road, rail, or air noise.

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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

Frequently asked questions about Buchs (ZH)

What's it like to live in Buchs (ZH)? Resident impressions and quality of life
Buchs (ZH) distinguishes itself through exceptional access to nature, scoring 8.3, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Healthcare services also perform strongly at 7.9, supporting resident wellbeing. Air quality scores a respectable 6.5, contributing to a pleasant living environment. However, dining and restaurant options remain limited at 3.1, requiring residents to look elsewhere for culinary variety. Public transport connectivity lags at 3.4, which may challenge car-free lifestyles. Education scores moderately at 5.5, while noise levels register 4.3, indicating some ambient disturbance. Situated among neighbors Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon within the Zurich agglomeration, this commune of nearly 6,000 residents offers strong natural surroundings and health services balanced against weaker transport links and amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Buchs (ZH)?
Buchs (ZH) offers notably clean air but limited sunshine. The commune scores 6.5 for air quality, reflecting favorable atmospheric conditions in this Zurich-area settlement. However, its sunshine score of only 3.9 indicates relatively cloudy conditions throughout the year. This environmental profile reflects the commune's location within the northern Swiss plateau, where air circulation generally supports good air quality. The lower solar exposure stems from typical regional cloud cover patterns. Residents enjoy one key strength—healthful air—while accepting reduced daylight hours as the primary tradeoff of the local climate.
How well-connected is Buchs (ZH)? Transport, schools, dining
Buchs (ZH) excels in health services with a score of 7.9, yet struggles with transport connectivity at just 3.4. The commune borders Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon, offering some regional access. Education ranks moderately at 5.5, providing adequate schooling options for families. Dining and restaurants score lower at 3.1, reflecting limited gastronomic variety within the commune itself. Air quality is strong at 6.5, and nature access is outstanding at 8.3, making it attractive for outdoor enthusiasts. The main tradeoff here is between Buchs' excellent natural environment and health infrastructure versus its notably limited public transport options and sparse dining scene, making it better suited for those prioritizing green space over urban convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of Buchs (ZH) and how big is it?
Buchs (ZH) is a small commune in the Zurich agglomeration with a population of 5,969 residents. It borders three neighboring communes: Dielsdorf, Regensberg, and Dällikon. The commune stands out for its exceptional natural environment, scoring 8.3 for nature, reflecting abundant green spaces and countryside character. Health services also perform strongly at 7.9. However, the commune faces challenges with limited dining options, scoring just 3.1 for restaurants, and relatively modest public transport connectivity at 3.4. Educational facilities score moderately at 5.5. The core tradeoff is between Buchs's appealing natural surroundings and outdoor quality of life versus its more limited urban amenities and transportation links.
Is Buchs (ZH) a tax-friendly municipality?
Buchs (ZH) offers moderate tax conditions with a fiscal score of 5.6, positioning it near the middle range for tax-friendliness. The commune's strongest environmental asset is nature access, scoring 8.3, which complements residential appeal despite modest tax advantages. Healthcare services score well at 7.9, yet transportation infrastructure remains underdeveloped at 3.4, limiting commuter convenience. Education is reasonably accessible with 5.5, though dining and leisure options are limited at 3.1. Air quality is acceptable at 6.5, while noise levels are concerning at 4.3. The main tradeoff is that Buchs offers neither exceptional tax relief nor premium municipal services; it appeals primarily to those valuing natural surroundings over fiscal incentives or urban conveniences.

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
29 June 2026

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

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