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Quality of life in Ellikon an der Thur (Zurich): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Fair
Population
962
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Ellikon an der Thur, a commune of 962 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.6/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.0
Air Quality
6.1
Public Transport
1.2
Education & Culture
8.0
Nightlife & Dining
2.3
Nature & Green Spaces
8.6
Healthcare
7.2
Taxation
5.3
Annual Sunshine
3.8
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
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Ellikon an der Thur achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Ellikon an der Thur excels in Noise (9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.6/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Education & Culture (8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.2/10, limited public transport connections), Nightlife & Dining (2.3/10, limited dining and nightlife options), Annual Sunshine (3.8/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Primarschule EllikonSchool
Schulhaus BürgliSchool

Public Transport

Ellikon an der ThurBus Stop
Ellikon a. d. Thur, WaldBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Klinik für Alkohol- und MedikamentenabhängigkeitMedical Centre

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 Frauenfeld as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Frauenfeld as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Frauenfeld in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Frauenfeld Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Ellikon an der Thur 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 Ellikon an der Thur

What's it like to live in Ellikon an der Thur? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Ellikon an der Thur means trading urban convenience for quiet and green surroundings, compared with Gachnang, Uesslingen-Buch, and Rickenbach (ZH). The weakest dimension is transport, at just 1.2, so a car is effectively necessary here. Additionally, dining options are limited, with a resto score of 2.3. On the other hand, noise levels are very low at 9, and nature access scores 8.6. Education is strong at 8, while healthcare sits at 7.2. Air quality reaches 6.1, fiscal attractiveness 5.3, and sunshine only 3.8. Thus, the main tradeoff is clear: exceptional calm, nature, and schools, but very weak mobility and few amenities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Ellikon an der Thur?
Compared with Gachnang, Uesslingen-Buch, and Rickenbach (ZH), Ellikon an der Thur records a sunshine score of only 3.8, the weakest of its environmental measures. Its air quality score of 6.1 is stronger, though still moderate. Noise stands at 9, which is notably high, while nature reaches 8.6. Transport, at 1.2, is the lowest score overall, and restaurants sit at 2.3. Education scores 8, healthcare 7.2, and fiscalité 5.3. Thus, Ellikon an der Thur trades limited sunshine and very weak transport against strong noise, nature, and education results. The main tradeoff is a quiet, nature-rich setting with modest air quality but little sunshine and poor connectivity.
How well-connected is Ellikon an der Thur? Transport, schools, dining
Ellikon an der Thur is quieter and more rural than Gachnang, Uesslingen-Buch, and Rickenbach (ZH), but its transport score of 1.2 is the weakest dimension by a wide margin. Dining options are similarly limited, with a restaurant score of just 2.3. Thus, car travel is likely essential for most errands. Ensoleillement is modest at 3.8, and fiscalité sits at 5.3. Additionally, air quality reaches 6.1, while healthcare is a stronger 7.2. Education performs well at 8, and nature is excellent at 8.6, with noise at 9. The main tradeoff is clear: exceptional calm, nature, and schools come at the cost of very weak public transport and dining.
What are the neighboring communes of Ellikon an der Thur and how big is it?
Compared with Gachnang, Uesslingen-Buch and Rickenbach (ZH), Ellikon an der Thur is a small commune of 962 residents in the Frauenfeld agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 1.2, while dining options are also limited at 2.3. Conversely, noise levels are low at 9, and nature access is strong at 8.6. Education performs well at 8, and healthcare reaches 7.2, though air quality sits at a moderate 6.1. Fiscal attractiveness is 5.3, and sunshine is comparatively low at 3.8. Thus the main tradeoff is clear: Ellikon an der Thur offers quiet, nature-rich living with solid education and health services, but residents accept weak transport links and few restaurants.
Is Ellikon an der Thur a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with neighbors such as Gachnang, Uesslingen-Buch and Rickenbach (ZH), Ellikon an der Thur sits in the middle of the range on tax friendliness, with a fiscalité score of 5.3. Its weakest dimension is transport, at just 1.2, which limits how easily residents reach larger centres. Nature, by contrast, scores 8.6, and education reaches 8, so everyday quality of life is supported by green surroundings and schooling. Noise is another strength at 9, while air sits at 6.1 and healthcare at 7.2. Sunshine, at 3.8, is comparatively modest. Thus the main tradeoff is that moderate taxation comes with weak transport links, so car dependence may offset some fiscal savings.

Neighboring communes of Ellikon an der Thur

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.8 %20–64 years 60.6 %65 and over 16.6 %
Density
180 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+1.7 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
1.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.9 %
Tertiary employment
35.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 12.7 %Agricultural land 67 %Forest 19.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5631, 8.8272
BFS Number
218
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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