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

6.9/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
8,391
Commune type
Town

Living in Fällanden, a commune of 8391 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.9/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.5/10) and Healthcare (9.1/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.3
Air Quality
4.7
Public Transport
5.3
Education & Culture
9.5
Nightlife & Dining
8.8
Nature & Green Spaces
6.7
Healthcare
9.1
Taxation
5.8
Annual Sunshine
3.5
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
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Fällanden achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Fällanden excels in Education & Culture (9.5/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (9.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (8.8/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.5/10), Air Quality (4.7/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

Transaction prices in Fällanden

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’700’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’352’500 – 2’175’000 · 67 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’015’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 727’500 – 1’330’000 · 170 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

Gemeindebibliothek FällandenLibrary
Schule LättenSchool
Kindergarten BuechwisSchool
Schule BuechwisSchool
Schule BommernSchool

Public Transport

EgglerBus Stop
Fällanden GemeindehausBus Stop
WigartenBus Stop
BruggacherBus Stop
PfaffensteinBus Stop
GerlisbrunnenBus Stop
LangwisBus Stop
Fällanden IndustrieBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

TokterhuusDoctor
BENUDoctor
Gruppenpraxis FällandenDoctor
Zahnarztpraxis Urs KelemenDoctor
Dr.med. (PL) Thomas HeidenreichDoctor

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 Fällanden 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 Fällanden

What's it like to live in Fällanden? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Schwerzenbach, Dübendorf and Greifensee, Fällanden stands out most for education and dining, scoring 9.5 and 8.8 respectively, alongside strong healthcare at 9.1. Its weaker points are sunshine at 3.5 and air quality at 4.7, while noise sits at 8.3 and nature at 6.7. Transport reaches 5.3 and taxation 5.8, so car-free commuting is less convenient than in some neighbouring communes. Thus, daily life leans toward quiet residential routines with good local amenities rather than bright, highly connected urban living. Furthermore, the low sunshine score may matter for those sensitive to grey weather. This profile fits families and retirees seeking calm surroundings with solid services, while young professionals wanting frequent transit may prefer alternatives.
How sunny and clean is the air in Fällanden?
Compared with Schwerzenbach, Dübendorf and Greifensee, Fällanden stands out most for its strong education score of 9.5 and healthcare score of 9.1, while its air quality score of 4.7 sits on the weaker side. Sunshine is the lowest dimension here at 3.5, so the commune is not especially bright, though noise remains comparatively low at 8.3. Additionally, nature reaches 6.7, supported by the nearby Greifensee landscape. Thus, residents gain solid services and calm surroundings rather than abundant sun or notably clean air. This profile suits families and retirees who value education, healthcare and quiet, while nature lovers may still appreciate the lakeside setting.
How well-connected is Fällanden? Transport, schools, dining
Fällanden is better connected than Greifensee but less so than Dübendorf, its larger neighbour. With 8,391 residents, transport leads the picture: a score of 5.3 reflects a solid but not exceptional network, while dining reaches 8.8. Education stands out at 9.5, and healthcare follows at 9.1. Additionally, air quality is moderate at 4.7, and sunshine is the weakest dimension at 3.5. Thus, daily commuting is workable, and family-oriented amenities are strong. Furthermore, the commune suits families seeking good schools and healthcare, though young professionals wanting frequent transit links may prefer Dübendorf or Schwerzenbach.
What are the neighboring communes of Fällanden and how big is it?
Fällanden, with 8,391 residents, is larger than Greifensee but smaller than its other neighbors Schwerzenbach and Dübendorf. Its strongest dimensions are education at 9.5 and health at 9.1, while sunshine is notably weaker at 3.5. Transport scores 5.3 and dining 8.8. The commune borders Schwerzenbach, Dübendorf, and Greifensee, placing it within the Zurich agglomeration. Thus, residents benefit from solid education and healthcare infrastructure alongside access to three neighboring communes. Given this profile, Fällanden suits families seeking strong education and health services, though nature lovers may find the 6.7 nature score moderate. Young professionals and retirees could also consider it for its balanced amenities.
Is Fällanden a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Schwerzenbach, Dübendorf and Greifensee, Fällanden sits in the middle on taxation, with a fiscal score of 5.8. Its strongest dimensions are education at 9.5 and healthcare at 9.1, while transport is a moderate 5.3 and sunshine is a low 3.5. Thus, the commune is not primarily a tax haven; its appeal rests more on public services than on fiscal advantages. Additionally, air quality scores 4.7 and nature 6.7, so environmental quality is mixed. For households weighing taxes against amenities, Fällanden fits families seeking strong education and health provision rather than young professionals optimizing take-home pay or retirees focused on climate.

Neighboring communes of Fällanden

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.8 %20–64 years 59.1 %65 and over 19.1 %
Density
1,362 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.9 %
Vacant housing
2.9 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.9 %
Tertiary employment
57.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 32.5 %Agricultural land 36.5 %Forest 27.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3666, 8.6371
BFS Number
193
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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