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

6.5/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
8,004
Commune type
Town

Living in Egg, a commune of 8004 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 6.5/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) and Healthcare (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.1
Air Quality
5.9
Public Transport
3.4
Education & Culture
7.9
Nightlife & Dining
6.4
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
8.2
Taxation
5.7
Annual Sunshine
3.9
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Nature
Good
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Egg achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Egg excels in Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Healthcare (8.2/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Noise (8.1/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (3.4/10) — limited public transport connections, Annual Sunshine (3.9/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek Gemeinde EggLibrary
Target Freerunning SchoolSchool
Turnhalle Kirchwies (Drüfach)School
Primarschule ZentrumSchool
RebrainSchool
Spritzenhäuschen, SchülerraumSchool
Schulpsychologischer Dienst, Schulleitung ZentrumSchool
Schulverwaltung (Bildung)School

Public Transport

EggTrain Station
HintereggTrain Station
EsslingenTrain Station
Neuhaus bei HintereggTrain Station
EmmatTrain Station
Esslingen BahnhofBus Stop
LoogartenBus Stop
OberesslingenBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Apotheke DoblerDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Egg 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 Egg

What's it like to live in Egg? Resident impressions and quality of life
Egg stands out for its exceptional natural environment, with a nature score of 8.9, making outdoor living a defining feature. The commune also performs well on noise levels at 8.1 and air quality at 6.8, yet transportation connectivity remains limited with a score of 2.1. Education and dining options are modest at 4.7 and 2.6 respectively, however healthcare access scores a solid 7.3. Neighbors include Mönchaltorf, Oetwil am See, and Uetikon am See. Life here appeals to those prioritizing peaceful, nature-rich surroundings over urban conveniences. Explore the detailed scores on the map to discover which dimensions matter most to you.
How sunny and clean is the air in Egg?
Egg demonstrates strong environmental quality with a nature score of 8.9, yet sunshine remains a weaker dimension at 3.9. Air quality performs more favorably at 6.8, contributing to the commune's overall appeal within the Zurich agglomeration. Noise levels are also notably good at 8.1, creating a relatively quiet residential setting. The modest sunshine score reflects typical Zurich region cloud cover patterns, while air cleanliness aligns reasonably well with regional standards. Explore the detailed environmental metrics on the map to understand how these factors compare with neighboring communes like Mönchaltorf, Oetwil am See, and Uetikon am See.
How well-connected is Egg? Transport, schools, dining
Egg scores notably low on transport connectivity at 2.1, presenting the commune's primary accessibility challenge. Education trails similarly at 4.7, while dining options score 2.6. Yet the commune demonstrates strength in health services with 7.3 and environmental quality at 8.9, offering residents natural surroundings and medical accessibility despite limited urban amenities. Situated within the Zurich agglomeration alongside neighbors Mönchaltorf, Oetwil am See, and Uetikon am See, Egg appears better suited for those prioritizing nature and wellness over urban conveniences. Explore the detailed scores on the map to understand how these dimensions shape daily life here.
What are the neighboring communes of Egg and how big is it?
With a striking nature score of 8.9, Egg is a commune of 8,004 residents in Zurich's agglomeration. It borders three neighboring communes: Mönchaltorf, Oetwil am See, and Uetikon am See. Beyond its exceptional natural environment, Egg scores well on noise levels at 8.1 and health at 7.3. However, the commune faces challenges in transportation (2.1) and dining options (2.6), limiting convenience in daily mobility and leisure activities. Education and fiscal conditions present moderate performance. Explore the detailed map to discover how these dimensions shape life in this lakeside community.
Is Egg a tax-friendly municipality?
Egg's fiscal environment reflects a moderate tax burden, with a taxation score of 5.7. While this places the commune neither high nor low on the fiscal spectrum, it suggests an average competitive position among Zurich municipalities. The commune excels notably in environmental quality, scoring 8.9 for nature and 8.1 for noise levels, alongside strong healthcare access at 7.3. However, transportation infrastructure and restaurant amenities remain relatively underdeveloped at 2.1 and 2.6 respectively. For a detailed breakdown of Egg's fiscal profile and how it compares to neighboring communities like Mönchaltorf and Oetwil am See, explore the interactive map to discover what matters most to you.

Neighboring communes of Egg

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.1 %20–64 years 58.7 %65 and over 21.2 %
Density
605 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+10.0 %
Vacant housing
1.6 %
New dwellings
11.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.8 %
Tertiary employment
76 %

Land use

Built-up area 18.7 %Agricultural land 57.1 %Forest 23.2 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2996, 8.6978
BFS Number
192
Last updated
17 July 2026

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