Quality of life in Männedorf (Zurich) — scores, review and neighborhoods

7.1/ 10
Top 3% in Switzerland#3 in the cantonExceptional
Population
10,513
Commune type
Town

Living in Männedorf, a commune of 10513 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 7.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (10/10) and Education & Culture (9.5/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
4.3
Education & Culture
9.5
Nightlife & Dining
7.8
Nature & Green Spaces
7.5
Healthcare
10.0
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
4.1
Cantonal average

Männedorf's national strengths

Per our methodology

Recommended Profiles

Family
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
ExceptionalTop 3% in Switzerland
mediantop
Young Professional
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Good
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Männedorf achieves a compatibility score of 7.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (6.6/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Männedorf excels in Healthcare (10/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (9.5/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Noise (9.4/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (4.1/10), Public Transport (4.3/10) — limited public transport connections.

Transaction prices in Männedorf

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

2’050’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’421’250 – 2’580’000 · 74 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’830’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’432’500 – 2’215’500 · 207 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

Feuerwehr-MuseumMuseum
SchifffahrtsmuseumMuseum
GemeindebibliothekLibrary
Kino WildenmannCinema / Theatre
Kinderstation BrüschhaldeSchool
Schule 3x3School
DoppelturnhalleSchool
Schulareal HasenackerSchool

Public Transport

MännedorfTrain Station
BoldernstrasseBus Stop
Auf DorfBus Stop
AllmendhofBus Stop
GlärnischstrasseBus Stop
KirchwegBus Stop
Zentrum LeueBus Stop
Männedorf SpitalBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Spital MännedorfHospital
Notfallstation Spital MännedorfHospital
Kinderstation BrüschhaldeMedical Centre
APAD.ch ArztpraxisDoctor
Apotheke & Drogerie LeueDoctor
Clienia Psychiatriezentrum Männedorf (PZM)Doctor
NephroCare Nieren- und Dialysezentrum Männedorf AGDoctor
TopPharmDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Männedorf 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 Männedorf

What's it like to live in Männedorf? Resident impressions and quality of life
Männedorf impresses most with its exceptionally low noise levels, scoring 9.4 for acoustic tranquility. Healthcare facilities are also strong at 8.8, whereas public transport accessibility lags significantly at 2.8, requiring reliance on cars. Educational opportunities score adequately at 7.0, yet dining and recreational options remain modest at 4.3. Nature access is favorable at 7.5, by contrast with limited sunshine at 4.1. Air quality registers at 6.5, and tax conditions at 6.0. Located in the Zurich agglomeration alongside neighbors Uetikon am See, Oetwil am See, and Stäfa, Männedorf suits those prioritizing peaceful residential surroundings and healthcare over urban convenience and dining variety.
How sunny and clean is the air in Männedorf?
Männedorf achieves a strong noise score of 9.4, reflecting a quiet residential environment. However, sunshine levels are modest at 4.1, indicating limited annual bright days typical of the Zurich region. Air quality fares better at 6.5, suggesting moderate conditions for residents. The commune's proximity to Lake Zurich and neighbors Uetikon am See, Oetwil am See, and Stäfa provides some natural buffer zones. Meanwhile, the relatively low ensoleillement score reflects Switzerland's northern climate patterns rather than local pollution. Männedorf thus presents a tradeoff: calm, reasonably clean surroundings offset by reduced sunshine exposure.
How well-connected is Männedorf? Transport, schools, dining
Transport connectivity in Männedorf remains a weak point at 2.8, limiting convenient regional mobility. By contrast, education performs respectably with a score of 7, providing solid learning opportunities for residents. Dining and restaurant options lag considerably at 4.3, offering limited gastronomic variety. Meanwhile, the commune benefits from its location within the Zurich agglomeration, which strengthens access to broader employment and cultural networks despite local limitations. The main tradeoff reflects Männedorf's position as a lakeside residential community: while educational infrastructure meets regional standards, weak public transport and modest dining amenities mean residents often depend on nearby neighbors like Uetikon am See and Stäfa for broader services and entertainment.
What are the neighboring communes of Männedorf and how big is it?
Männedorf is a moderately sized commune in Zurich with a population of 10,513 residents. It borders three neighbors: Uetikon am See, Oetwil am See, and Stäfa. The commune scores notably low on transport accessibility at 2.8, limiting mobility options within the region. By contrast, it excels in noise management, achieving 9.4, and offers solid health and education scores of 8.8 and 7 respectively. Meanwhile, air quality and fiscal conditions lag somewhat at 6.5 and 6. Nature access is strong at 7.5, though sunshine exposure remains modest. The main tradeoff is clear: Männedorf prioritizes environmental quality and wellness over convenient transport connections and urban amenities.
Is Männedorf a tax-friendly municipality?
Männedorf scores 6.0 on fiscal friendliness, placing it in a moderate position rather than as a particularly tax-advantaged choice. The commune demonstrates notable strength in noise control at 9.4, yet offers limited restaurant options with a score of 4.3. Healthcare provisions are solid at 8.8, whereas sunshine exposure scores just 4.1. Education quality reaches 7.0, by contrast with weaker transport connectivity at 2.8. The main tradeoff is that while Männedorf provides reasonable tax conditions alongside strong public health and low noise pollution, residents should weigh these advantages against relatively limited gastronomy and public transport access compared to other Zurich agglomeration municipalities like Uetikon am See, Oetwil am See, and Stäfa.

Neighboring communes of Männedorf

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.6 %20–64 years 59 %65 and over 20.4 %
Density
2,381 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.8 %
Vacant housing
1.3 %
New dwellings
10.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
81.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 46.6 %Agricultural land 29.6 %Forest 23.3 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2637, 8.7002
BFS Number
155
Last updated
29 June 2026

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