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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
20,636
Commune type
Town

Living in Horgen, a commune of 20636 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 (9.8/10) and Healthcare (9.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.5
Air Quality
4.4
Public Transport
4.9
Education & Culture
9.8
Nightlife & Dining
8.9
Nature & Green Spaces
6.1
Healthcare
9.6
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
3.4
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
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Horgen achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Horgen excels in Education & Culture (9.8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (9.6/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nightlife & Dining (8.9/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.4/10), Air Quality (4.4/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Public Transport (4.9/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Horgen

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’970’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’650’000 – 2’680’000 · 159 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’425’750 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’068’750 – 1’985’000 · 448 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

BergwerkmuseumMuseum
AgentenhausMuseum
Johanna Spyri MuseumMuseum
Ortsmuseum SustMuseum
Besucherzentrum Wildnispark ZürichMuseum
Gemeindeblibliothek HorgenLibrary
Schulbibliothek HirzelLibrary
Schule startklarSchool

Public Transport

SihlbruggTrain Station
Horgen OberdorfTrain Station
HorgenTrain Station
SihlwaldTrain Station
HinterklausenBus Stop
VorderklausenBus Stop
WührenbachBus Stop
WidenbachBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

See-Spital HorgenHospital
PoliclinicMedical Centre
Nephro am SeeMedical Centre
Pill Apotheke WaldeggDoctor
TopPharm Apotheke zum ErzbergDoctor
Kinderarztpraxis Central HorgenDoctor
TCM SinoSanDoctor
Nephro am SeeDoctor

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 Horgen 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 Horgen

What's it like to live in Horgen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Horgen stands out as a lakeside Zurich commune of 20,636 residents with strong public services. Transport scores 4.9 and dining 8.9, giving everyday mobility and eating out solid foundations. However, air quality sits at just 4.4, and sunshine is limited at 3.4, so grey days are common. Education is a clear strength at 9.8, matched by healthcare at 9.6. Yet noise registers 7.5, meaning some areas stay lively. Nature reaches 6.1, offering green and lakeside access, while fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 6. Neighboring Hausen am Albis, Neuheim, and Oberrieden round out the local area. Explore the map to see how each score shapes daily life in Horgen.
How sunny and clean is the air in Horgen?
Horgen stands out for its strong transport links and dining scene, with transport scoring 4.9 and restaurants 8.9, alongside an exceptional education score of 9.8. However, air quality is moderate at 4.4, and sunshine is limited at just 3.4, the weakest of its indicators. Yet nature access remains decent at 6.1, and healthcare reaches 9.6. Noise sits at 7.5, while fiscal attractiveness is 6.0. Neighboring communes include Hausen am Albis, Neuheim, and Oberrieden. Overall, Horgen offers solid services and connections, but residents should weigh the lower sunshine and moderate air quality against its other strengths. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each factor compares.
How well-connected is Horgen? Transport, schools, dining
Horgen is a larger Zurich agglomeration commune where connectivity is mixed rather than uniformly strong. Its transport score of 4.9 suggests moderate public transport links for a municipality of 20,636 residents. Dining scores a strong 8.9, and education reaches 9.8, indicating excellent schooling options. However, air quality sits at 4.4, and sunshine is notably low at 3.4. Nature access scores 6.1, while healthcare is very high at 9.6. Neighboring communes include Hausen am Albis, Neuheim, and Oberrieden. Fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 6, and noise levels rate 7.5. These figures together sketch a commune with strong services but weaker environmental and transport dimensions. Explore the full score breakdown on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Horgen and how big is it?
Horgen is a Zurich agglomeration commune of 20,636 residents whose strongest assets are education and healthcare, scoring 9.8 and 9.6 respectively. Transport is moderate at 4.9, yet dining reaches 8.9. Air quality sits at 4.4, while nature scores 6.1 and sunshine only 3.4. Fiscal attractiveness is 6. The commune borders three neighbors: Hausen am Albis, Neuheim, and Oberrieden. However, noise exposure registers 7.5, the highest of its environmental indicators. These figures sketch a well-served lakeside community with room for improvement in air and light. Explore the full score breakdown and neighbor details on the map.
Is Horgen a tax-friendly municipality?
Horgen is a mid-sized Zurich commune where tax competitiveness sits at a moderate 6.0, so it does not stand out as especially tax-friendly. Transport links score 4.9, which is modest for an agglomeration location, yet dining reaches 8.9 and education an exceptional 9.8. Air quality is weaker at 4.4, however nature still manages 6.1. Sunshine is low at 3.4, while healthcare is strong at 9.6. Neighboring communes include Hausen am Albis, Neuheim, and Oberrieden. For households weighing fiscal burden against amenities, the picture is mixed rather than clearly advantageous. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to judge how Horgen fits your priorities.

Neighboring communes of Horgen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.8 %20–64 years 60.4 %65 and over 18.8 %
Density
746 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.2 %
Vacant housing
0.7 %
New dwellings
3.3 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.8 %
Tertiary employment
81.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 18.5 %Agricultural land 38.9 %Forest 39.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2360, 8.5891
BFS Number
295
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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