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

6.5/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
3,329
Commune type
Village

Living in Elsau, a commune of 3329 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 Education & Culture (9.2/10) and Healthcare (8.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.1
Air Quality
5.0
Public Transport
3.5
Education & Culture
9.2
Nightlife & Dining
7.8
Nature & Green Spaces
8.1
Healthcare
8.6
Taxation
5.3
Annual Sunshine
3.3
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
Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Elsau achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.1/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Elsau excels in Education & Culture (9.2/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (8.6/10, 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 Annual Sunshine (3.3/10), Public Transport (3.5/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Elsau

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’195’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 910’000 – 1’360’000 · 57 sales

Owner-occupied flat

820’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 617’500 – 993’500 · 55 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

Bibliothek ElsauLibrary
Primarschulhaus SüdSchool
Primarschule ElsauSchool
Oberstufenschule Elsau-SchlattSchool
Pädagogisches Zentrum PestalozzihausSchool
Oberstufenschule Elsau-SchlattSchool
Tagesschule RäterschenSchool

Public Transport

RäterschenTrain Station
SchottikonTrain Station
Elsau DorfBus Stop
BettliBus Stop
PestalozzistrasseBus Stop
TolhusenBus Stop
SportplatzBus Stop
MelcherBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Ärztehaus und Apotheke HofwisMedical Centre
Ärztehaus und Apotheke HofwisDoctor

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 Elsau 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 Elsau

What's it like to live in Elsau? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Elsau means quiet surroundings first: noise sits at 8.1 and nature also at 8.1, while air quality is a moderate 5. The weakest dimension is sunshine, at just 3.3, followed by transport at 3.5. However, education stands out at 9.2 and healthcare at 8.6, with dining at 7.8. Fiscal pressure is middling at 5.3. Neighboring Wiesendangen, Schlatt (ZH) and Elgg sit close by. For a commune of 3,329 in the Winterthur agglomeration, the profile leans toward family-oriented strengths rather than mobility or light. Explore the map for the detailed scores behind these impressions.
How sunny and clean is the air in Elsau?
Elsau's most striking score is its education rating of 9.2, yet sunshine is the weakest dimension at just 3.3, so the commune sees relatively limited sunlight across the year. Air quality sits at a moderate 5.0, while nature reaches 8.1, indicating green surroundings that support cleaner conditions overall. Noise levels also score 8.1, reflecting a quiet environment. For a commune of 3,329 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration, these figures suggest that fresh air and low noise are stronger points than solar exposure. Neighboring Wiesendangen, Schlatt (ZH), and Elgg share this part of the canton. Explore the map for fuller details on how each score shapes daily life here.
How well-connected is Elsau? Transport, schools, dining
Elsau's most striking score is education at 9.2, yet transport is the weak point at just 3.5. Air quality (5.0) and sunshine (3.3) also rank low, so the commune trades some environmental comfort for other strengths. Nature scores 8.1 and noise sits at 8.1, while healthcare reaches 8.6 and dining 7.8. Fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 5.3. For a commune of 3,329 residents near Winterthur, connections to Wiesendangen, Schlatt (ZH), and Elgg matter for daily mobility. The low transport score suggests car or local bus reliance rather than strong rail links. Explore the map for detailed scores and neighbor context.
What are the neighboring communes of Elsau and how big is it?
Elsau's most striking score is education at 9.2, the highest in its profile. However, the weakest dimension is sunshine, which sits at just 3.3, followed by transport at 3.5. With 3,329 inhabitants, Elsau belongs to the smaller communes, so air quality and nature matter most here: both score 8.1, while noise also reaches 8.1. Healthcare follows at 8.6 and dining at 7.8. The commune borders Wiesendangen, Schlatt (ZH) and Elgg, placing it within the Winterthur agglomeration. Fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 5.3. Explore the map for more details on Elsau and its surroundings.
Is Elsau a tax-friendly municipality?
Elsau's most striking score is education at 9.2, yet its fiscal profile is more modest. On tax attractiveness, the commune scores 5.3, a middling figure that suggests neither a pronounced tax haven nor a heavy burden relative to peers. Among its weaker dimensions, transport (3.5) and sunshine (3.3) stand out as the lowest values, while healthcare (8.6) and education (9.2) rank as the strongest. Air quality and nature both sit at 8.1, and dining reaches 7.8. For a municipality of 3,329 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration, these figures paint a balanced picture rather than an extreme one. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to see how Elsau compares with Wiesendangen, Schlatt (ZH), and Elgg.

Neighboring communes of Elsau

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22 %20–64 years 59.4 %65 and over 18.6 %
Density
452 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.6 %
Vacant housing
1 %
New dwellings
0.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.8 %
Tertiary employment
61.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 18.9 %Agricultural land 55.8 %Forest 24.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5039, 8.8108
BFS Number
219
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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