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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
7,126
Commune type
Town

Living in Dürnten, a commune of 7126 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.7/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.5/10) and Healthcare (8.9/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.4
Air Quality
5.2
Public Transport
3.9
Education & Culture
9.5
Nightlife & Dining
8.6
Nature & Green Spaces
6.3
Healthcare
8.9
Taxation
5.4
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

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

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Dürnten achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Dürnten excels in Education & Culture (9.5/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (8.9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (8.6/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Public Transport (3.9/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Dürnten

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’250’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 945’000 – 1’450’000 · 103 sales

Owner-occupied flat

955’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 797’000 – 1’140’000 · 145 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

Nähmaschinen-MuseumMuseum
KMM KulturzentrumMuseum
Sekundarschule NauenSchool
Schule BlattSchool
Schulhaus TannenbühlSchool
Schule OberdürntenSchool
Schule SchuepisSchool

Public Transport

Tann-DürntenTrain Station
BlattBus Stop
NauenBus Stop
OberdürntenBus Stop
Dürnten KircheBus Stop
LangacherBus Stop
EtzelstrasseBus Stop
BreitenmattstrasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Ärztehaus TannenhofMedical Centre
Michael InauenDoctor
Arnob RoyDoctor
Lukas WeberDoctor
Dr. med. Michael KüblerDoctor
Andrea GanzoniDoctor
Giuseppe CurcioDoctor
Romy BalbinaDoctor

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 Dürnten 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 Dürnten

What's it like to live in Dürnten? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Dürnten means accepting a notably high noise level of 8.4, the score that stands out most. On the positive side, education reaches an excellent 9.5, and healthcare is strong at 8.9. Conversely, transport sits at just 3.9, and sunshine is equally limited at 3.9. Air quality scores a moderate 5.2, while taxation comes in at 5.4. Nature is decent at 6.3, and dining options rate well at 8.6. Neighboring communes such as Rüti (ZH), Hinwil, and Bubikon shape the local area. Thus, Dürnten offers strong public services but weaker mobility and climate comfort. Explore the full score details on the map to see how each dimension fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Dürnten?
Dürnten records its weakest environmental score for sunshine at just 3.9, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.2. Thus, sunshine hours are limited, yet the air is reasonably clean by comparison. Transport accessibility also scores 3.9, matching the low sunshine figure. Furthermore, noise exposure reaches 8.4, indicating a notably quiet setting despite the modest air score. Nature access stands at 6.3, and fiscal attractiveness is 5.4. On the stronger side, education scores 9.5, restaurants 8.6, and healthcare 8.9. Neighboring communes include Rüti (ZH), Hinwil, and Bubikon. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension shapes daily life in Dürnten.
How well-connected is Dürnten? Transport, schools, dining
With a transport score of 3.9, Dürnten offers only limited public transport connections relative to other communes. Education stands out at 9.5, indicating a strong local school offering. Dining scores 8.6, suggesting a solid restaurant scene, while sunshine is also 3.9, reflecting modest sunlight hours. Air quality sits at 5.2 and fiscalité at 5.4, both moderate. Nature reaches 6.3, and noise is 8.4, meaning noise levels are comparatively high. Healthcare scores 8.9, a clear strength. Neighboring communes include Rüti (ZH), Hinwil, and Bubikon, which may supplement transport and amenities. Thus, Dürnten pairs excellent education and healthcare with weaker transport links. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension shapes daily life here.
What are the neighboring communes of Dürnten and how big is it?
With a transport score of only 3.9, Dürnten is among the weaker communes for connectivity, yet its education score of 9.5 stands out as a major strength. The commune is home to 7,126 residents and sits within the Zurich agglomeration. Its neighbors are Rüti (ZH), Hinwil, and Bubikon. Additionally, healthcare scores 8.9, while noise levels are less favorable at 8.4. Nature reaches 6.3, fiscal conditions sit at 5.4, and air quality is 5.2. Sunshine also scores 3.9. Thus, Dürnten combines strong education and healthcare with weaker transport and sunshine. Explore the full map to see how these dimensions compare across the region.
Is Dürnten a tax-friendly municipality?
Dürnten's fiscal attractiveness score of 5.4 sits in moderate territory. Transport and sunshine both register 3.9, the lowest values in the profile, suggesting limited public mobility options and below-average sunlight hours. Air quality, at 5.2, also falls on the weaker side. Conversely, education stands out at 9.5, the strongest dimension recorded. Healthcare follows at 8.9, with restaurants at 8.6 and noise at 8.4, all indicating solid everyday amenities. Nature reaches 6.3. Thus, while the tax score alone may not position Dürnten as a top fiscal choice, the broader living profile shows considerable variation across dimensions. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to weigh these factors against your own priorities.

Neighboring communes of Dürnten

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.7 %20–64 years 61 %65 and over 17.3 %
Density
744 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+14.0 %
Vacant housing
1.9 %
New dwellings
1.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.5 %
Tertiary employment
73.8 %

Land use

Built-up area 22.6 %Agricultural land 59.3 %Forest 16.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2755, 8.8538
BFS Number
113
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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