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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
8,903
Commune type
Town

Living in Embrach, a commune of 8903 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 (9.7/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
4.0
Public Transport
5.0
Education & Culture
9.7
Nightlife & Dining
8.8
Nature & Green Spaces
7.2
Healthcare
8.3
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

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

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Embrach achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.2/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Embrach excels in Education & Culture (9.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Noise (8.3/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.9/10), Air Quality (4/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

Transaction prices in Embrach

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’332’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’130’000 – 1’617’300 · 89 sales

Owner-occupied flat

945’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 798’000 – 1’070’000 · 187 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 EmbrachLibrary
Primarschulhaus EbnetSchool
Schule des Bundesasylzentrums EmbrachSchool
Kindergarten VorderbächliSchool
Schulhaus Hungerbühl PrimarSchool
Schulhaus Hungerbühl SekundarSchool
Schulhaus Hungerbühl PrimarSchool
Schulhaus Hungerbühl SekundarSchool

Public Transport

Embrach-RorbasTrain Station
Embrach PostBus Stop
Embrach GemeindehausBus Stop
Embrach OberdorfBus Stop
ZürcherstrasseBus Stop
EmbraportBus Stop
IllingerwegBus Stop
Embrach-Rorbas BahnhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Zahnarztpraxis ElzerDoctor
Wildbach ApothekeDoctor
DrogerieDoctor

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 Embrach 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 Embrach

What's it like to live in Embrach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Embrach means strong transport links and dining options, with scores of 5 for transport and 8.8 for restaurants. Meanwhile, education stands out at 9.7, and healthcare matches noise at 8.3, so daily services and calm streets both score well. By contrast, air quality is weaker at 4, and fiscal pressure sits at 5.4, while sunshine is the lowest value at 3.9. Notably, nature reaches 7.2, giving residents in this Zurich commune of 8,903 access to green space near Dättlikon, Lufingen, and Rorbas. The profile fits families seeking schools and services, though nature lovers may also appreciate the surrounding landscape.
How sunny and clean is the air in Embrach?
Embrach scores 3.9 for sunshine, one of its weakest results, so expect relatively muted daylight hours across the year. Air quality, by contrast, is also modest at 4.0, meaning pollution levels are higher than in many Swiss communes. Meanwhile, noise sits at a strong 8.3, suggesting quiet residential conditions despite the weaker environmental readings. Transport reaches 5.0, a middling figure for connections toward the Winterthur agglomeration. Notably, education stands out at 9.7, and dining at 8.8 adds everyday convenience. Nature scores 7.2, offering decent green space nearby, while healthcare at 8.3 supports residents' needs. Taxation at 5.4 is moderate. Overall, this profile suits families prioritising schools and quiet streets over sunshine and pristine air.
How well-connected is Embrach? Transport, schools, dining
Embrach earns a transport score of 5, a middling figure for a commune of 8,903 within the Winterthur agglomeration. Dining is stronger at 8.8, while education stands out at 9.7, among the highest values in this profile. By contrast, air quality sits at just 4, and sunshine at 3.9, both notably weak. Noise registers 8.3, meaning calm conditions are limited despite the modest transport score. Nature reaches 7.2, offering some balance, while healthcare at 8.3 is solid and taxation at 5.4 is average. Neighboring communes include Dättlikon, Lufingen, and Rorbas. Overall, the profile suits families prioritizing schooling and dining access over quiet surroundings or abundant sunshine.
What are the neighboring communes of Embrach and how big is it?
Embrach, with 8,903 residents, records a strong dining score of 8.8 alongside a transport score of 5. Meanwhile, its education score of 9.7 stands out as a clear strength, while air quality sits at only 4. By contrast, noise reaches 8.3, and healthcare matches that figure at 8.3. Nature scores 7.2, notably higher than the low sunshine value of 3.9, and fiscalité comes in at 5.4. The commune borders Dättlikon, Lufingen, and Rorbas, placing it within the Winterthur agglomeration. Given the very high education score and solid healthcare, Embrach best suits families seeking a well-connected suburban base.
Is Embrach a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal score of 5.4, Embrach sits mid-range on tax attractiveness for its 8,903 residents. Transport links score 5, a moderate result for this Winterthur-agglomeration commune, while dining reaches 8.8. Meanwhile, education stands out at 9.7, among the strongest values in the profile. By contrast, air quality is weaker at 4, and sunshine is the lowest recorded figure at 3.9. Noise sits at 8.3, a comparatively favourable reading, and nature scores 7.2. Healthcare matches noise at 8.3. Notably, the tax position alone does not make Embrach a standout fiscal choice; its appeal rests more on schooling and local amenities. Families are likely the profile best suited to what this commune offers.

Neighboring communes of Embrach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.7 %20–64 years 61.6 %65 and over 16.7 %
Density
742 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.3 %
Vacant housing
1.4 %
New dwellings
5.7 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
4.5 %
Tertiary employment
76 %

Land use

Built-up area 20.4 %Agricultural land 32.7 %Forest 45.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5092, 8.5971
BFS Number
56
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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