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

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
2,088
Commune type
Village

Living in Henggart, a commune of 2088 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.8
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
2.6
Education & Culture
6.0
Nightlife & Dining
7.1
Nature & Green Spaces
8.8
Healthcare
6.8
Taxation
5.7
Annual Sunshine
3.7
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

Retirement
Good
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Young Professional
Good
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Nature
Good
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Family
Good
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Henggart achieves a compatibility score of 6.6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.6/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Henggart excels in Noise (8.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Nightlife & Dining (7.1/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.6/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.7/10).

Transaction prices in Henggart

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’220’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’080’000 – 1’430’000 · 33 sales

Owner-occupied flat

727’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 660’000 – 907’500 · 58 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

Primarschule HenggartSchool

Public Transport

HenggartTrain Station
Henggart BahnhofBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Land-Permanence AGDoctor

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 Henggart 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 Henggart

What's it like to live in Henggart? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Henggart means quiet and green above all: noise sits at 8.8 and nature access also at 8.8, the commune's strongest dimensions. Everyday dining options score 7.1, while healthcare reaches 6.8 and education 6.0, so basics are covered without being a draw in themselves. It is worth noting the trade-offs: air quality is moderate at 5.1, fiscal attractiveness 5.7, and sunshine only 3.7. Worth flagging most is transport at 2.6, the weakest score, which suggests a car or patience is needed. Neighboring Hettlingen, Andelfingen and Dorf sit nearby. Overall this profile suits nature lovers and families seeking calm over connectivity.
How sunny and clean is the air in Henggart?
Henggart scores 8.8 for both noise and nature, its strongest dimensions, so quiet surroundings and green space are clear assets. Air quality, however, sits at a moderate 5.1, meaning cleanliness is decent but not exceptional. Sunshine is the weaker point at just 3.7, so expect limited bright days relative to other Swiss locations. It is worth noting that transport connectivity is low at 2.6, which may offset the appeal of the peaceful setting for daily commuters. Restaurants (7.1) and healthcare (6.8) offer reasonable local amenities, while education (6.0) and taxation (5.7) are middling. Overall, the profile fits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm and greenery over sunshine or strong transit links.
How well-connected is Henggart? Transport, schools, dining
Henggart's most striking score is its transport connectivity, which sits at just 2.6, the weakest figure in its profile. It is worth noting that this low mark contrasts sharply with the commune's excellent noise and nature scores, both at 8.8, suggesting a quiet, green setting rather than a transit hub. Dining scores a respectable 7.1, while healthcare reaches 6.8 and education 6.0, indicating reasonable local amenities. Air quality, at 5.1, and fiscal attractiveness, at 5.7, fall mid-range, and sunshine is limited at 3.7. Neighboring Hettlingen, Andelfingen, and Dorf are nearby, though connections beyond them appear modest. Overall, Henggart best suits nature lovers and retirees prioritizing calm over fast links.
What are the neighboring communes of Henggart and how big is it?
With a noise score of 8.8 and an equally strong nature score of 8.8, Henggart stands out for its quiet, green setting. The commune is home to 2,088 residents and sits in the Winterthur agglomeration of canton Zurich. It borders Hettlingen, Andelfingen, and Dorf, giving it at least three neighbouring communes. Worth flagging, transport connectivity is weaker at 2.6, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.1. Sunshine is limited too, at 3.7, though healthcare reaches 6.8 and restaurants 7.1. Education scores 6 and fiscal attractiveness 5.7. Overall, this profile fits nature lovers and retirees seeking calm more than young professionals dependent on frequent transit.
Is Henggart a tax-friendly municipality?
Henggart's most striking score is its 8.8 for noise, one of its strongest dimensions alongside nature at 8.8. On tax competitiveness, the commune scores 5.7 for fiscalité, a middling figure that suggests neither a pronounced tax haven nor a heavy burden within the canton of Zurich. Worth flagging is the contrast with transport, which sits at just 2.6, and sunshine at 3.7, both notably weak. Air quality at 5.1 and education at 6.0 land in moderate territory, while health reaches 6.8 and restaurants 7.1. It is worth noting that Henggart's appeal leans toward lifestyle rather than fiscal optimisation. Overall, the profile best suits nature lovers and retirees seeking quiet surroundings over young professionals prioritising tax efficiency or connectivity.

Neighboring communes of Henggart

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.5 %20–64 years 56.8 %65 and over 20.7 %
Density
737 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+0.9 %
Vacant housing
0.9 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2 %
Tertiary employment
43.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 23 %Agricultural land 56.2 %Forest 19.7 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5618, 8.6816
BFS Number
31
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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