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

5.9/ 10
Fair
Population
1,591
Commune type
Village

Living in Dinhard, a commune of 1591 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 Noise (9.4/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.7
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
7.0
Nightlife & Dining
4.0
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
6.8
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
3.5
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

Nature
Good
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Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Fair
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Dinhard achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Dinhard excels in Noise (9.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Education & Culture (7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.5/10), Nightlife & Dining (4/10, limited dining and nightlife options).

Transaction prices in Dinhard

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’200’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 885’000 – 1’385’000 · 23 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

Schulhaus EbnetSchool
Primarschule DinhardSchool

Public Transport

DinhardTrain Station
Dinhard GemeindehausBus Stop
Dinhard Bahnhof/WelsikonBus Stop
Dinhard GrütBus Stop

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 Dinhard 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 Dinhard

What's it like to live in Dinhard? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Dinhard means quiet above all: a noise score of 9.4 and nature at 8.9 place this small Zurich commune among the calmer, greener settings in the Winterthur agglomeration. Air quality is decent at 5.7, and education scores a solid 7.0. Notably, transport sits at just 1.8, so a car or patience is useful, and dining options are limited at 4.0. Sunshine, at 3.5, is modest. Neighboring Rickenbach (ZH), Altikon and Thalheim an der Thur share the rural character. With 1,591 residents, Dinhard suits nature lovers and families seeking space and calm rather than urban convenience or a lively restaurant scene.
How sunny and clean is the air in Dinhard?
Dinhard records a noise score of 9.4, its most striking result, alongside a nature score of 8.9. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.7, while sunshine is limited at 3.5, so the commune offers quiet, green surroundings rather than reliably bright skies. Transport connectivity is very low at 1.8, and dining options are also sparse at 4.0. Neighboring communes include Rickenbach (ZH), Altikon, and Thalheim an der Thur. With 1,591 residents, Dinhard suits nature lovers and families seeking calm and clean air over urban convenience or frequent sunshine.
How well-connected is Dinhard? Transport, schools, dining
Dinhard earns a striking 9.4 for quiet and a strong 8.9 for nature, so daily life here leans calm and green rather than busy. Transport is the weak point, scoring just 1.8, meaning residents depend heavily on cars or limited local links toward Winterthur. Schools rate a solid 7, and dining sits at 4, so family-oriented basics are covered while restaurant choice stays modest. Notably, air quality is 5.7 and sunshine only 3.5, which tempers the otherwise rural setting. Neighboring communes such as Rickenbach (ZH), Altikon, and Thalheim an der Thur share this quiet character. Overall, Dinhard fits nature lovers and families seeking space over connectivity, while young professionals wanting frequent transit may find it limiting.
What are the neighboring communes of Dinhard and how big is it?
With a population of 1,591, Dinhard is a small Zurich commune where quiet stands out most: its noise score of 9.4 is the highest figure in its profile. Nature follows closely at 8.9, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.7. Transport, by contrast, is limited, scoring just 1.8. The commune borders Rickenbach (ZH), Altikon, and Thalheim an der Thur, placing it within the Winterthur agglomeration while keeping a distinctly rural character. Notably, education reaches 7, though dining options remain sparse at 4. Given this mix of low noise, strong nature access, and weak transit, Dinhard best suits nature lovers and families seeking a calm residential setting rather than young professionals dependent on frequent connections.
Is Dinhard a tax-friendly municipality?
Dinhard scores 6 out of 10 on fiscalite, a moderate position rather than an especially favourable one. The commune's strongest dimension is clearly its quiet setting, with a noise score of 9.4, followed by nature at 8.9, which reflects its small size of 1,591 residents near Winterthur. Air quality sits at 5.7, while transport is notably weak at just 1.8, and sunshine reaches only 3.5. Neighbouring communes include Rickenbach (ZH), Altikon and Thalheim an der Thur. On taxation specifically, Dinhard offers a middling profile compared with the wider canton, so households seeking low rates should weigh this against the calm, green environment. Retirees and nature lovers are likely to find the commune suits them best.

Neighboring communes of Dinhard

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.3 %20–64 years 58.8 %65 and over 19.9 %
Density
238 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+20.8 %
Vacant housing
0.9 %
New dwellings
33.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.4 %
Tertiary employment
53.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.6 %Agricultural land 68.6 %Forest 20.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5590, 8.7634
BFS Number
216
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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