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

6.4/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
12,820
Commune type
Town

Living in Meilen, a commune of 12820 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 6.4/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (9.5/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
0.7
Education & Culture
8.3
Nightlife & Dining
6.9
Nature & Green Spaces
8.6
Healthcare
9.5
Taxation
6.3
Annual Sunshine
3.3
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

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

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Meilen achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Meilen excels in Healthcare (9.5/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Nature & Green Spaces (8.6/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Education & Culture (8.3/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (0.7/10) — limited public transport connections, Annual Sunshine (3.3/10).

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Considering buying property in Meilen or moving to Canton Zurich? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Ortsmuseum MeilenMuseum
Gemeindebibliothek MeilenLibrary
ParktheaterCinema / Theatre
HeuBühneCinema / Theatre
Schulhaus BergmeilenSchool
Primarschule FeldmeilenSchool
Freie Schule BergmeilenSchool
Schulanlage AllmendSchool

Public Transport

MeilenTrain Station
Herrliberg-FeldmeilenTrain Station
OrmisBus Stop
AllmendBus Stop
HaltenBus Stop
HallenbadBus Stop
HoheneggBus Stop
Bezibüel/ChilchbüelBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Privatklinik HoheneggClinic
Haus Attika Klinik HoheneggMedical Centre
TopPharm Apotheke Dr. RebhanDoctor
Dr. med. d.D. Rusterholz - Ohren- Nasen-Halskrankheiten (ORL)Doctor
Zahnarztpraxis WinklerDoctor
Marc Stoll, Psychotherapie & CoachingDoctor
Rainer KehrtDoctor
LeutertDoctor

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

Frequently asked questions about Meilen

What's it like to live in Meilen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Meilen stands out for its exceptional natural environment, with a nature score of 8.6, reflecting the commune's access to green spaces and lakeside landscape. Quality of life is further strengthened by noise and health dimensions, both scoring 8.2, indicating a peaceful, healthy setting. The commune maintains solid performance in fiscal matters at 6.3, yet transportation connectivity scores notably low at 0.4, suggesting limited public transit options. Education services score 5.3, moderately supporting families. Located in the Zurich agglomeration between Uetikon am See, Herrliberg, and Männedorf, Meilen offers a tranquil residential environment for those prioritizing natural surroundings and wellbeing over urban accessibility. Explore the detailed score breakdown on the map to better understand which dimensions align with your lifestyle priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Meilen?
Meilen stands out for its exceptional natural environment, with a nature score of 8.6, reflecting strong access to green spaces and landscapes. Air quality is solid at 6.6, indicating generally clean conditions, yet sunshine remains more limited at 3.3, suggesting fewer bright days compared to sunnier Alpine regions. Health outcomes are excellent at 8.2, and noise levels are equally impressive at 8.2, supporting a peaceful residential atmosphere. The commune benefits from its position near Zurich while maintaining these environmental strengths. Explore the detailed environmental metrics on the map to understand how Meilen's qualities compare with neighbors like Uetikon am See, Herrliberg, and Männedorf.
How well-connected is Meilen? Transport, schools, dining
Meilen's strongest dimension is nature, with a score of 8.6, followed by equally robust health and noise ratings at 8.2. Yet the commune struggles significantly with transport connectivity, scoring just 0.4—a substantial limitation for commuters and daily mobility. Education achieves a moderate 5.3, while dining options remain limited at 3.0. Located in the Zurich agglomeration alongside neighbors Uetikon am See, Herrliberg, and Männedorf, Meilen appears better suited to those prioritizing environmental quality and wellness over urban convenience. Explore the detailed map to see how these dimensions affect your lifestyle fit.
What are the neighboring communes of Meilen and how big is it?
Meilen is a commune of 12,820 residents in the Zurich agglomeration, bordered by three neighbors: Uetikon am See, Herrliberg, and Männedorf. The commune stands out particularly for its natural environment, scoring 8.6 on the nature dimension, alongside strong performances in noise and health at 8.2 each. Yet its transport connectivity remains limited, with a score of just 0.4, reflecting its more residential character. Educational facilities score 5.3, indicating moderate provision in this area. Explore the interactive map to discover more about Meilen's distinctive profile and how it compares across all quality-of-life dimensions.
Is Meilen a tax-friendly municipality?
Meilen's nature and health dimensions stand out strongly, with nature scoring 8.6 and health at 8.2, reflecting the commune's appeal as a lakeside residential area. However, on fiscal matters, Meilen scores 6.3, positioning it as moderately tax-friendly rather than exceptionally advantageous. This moderate score suggests reasonable tax conditions compared to some Swiss alternatives, yet not among the lowest-taxing municipalities in the Zurich agglomeration. Explore the detailed tax breakdown and comparisons with neighbors like Uetikon am See, Herrliberg, and Männedorf on the map to understand how Meilen aligns with your fiscal priorities.

Neighboring communes of Meilen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.7 %20–64 years 58.2 %65 and over 21.1 %
Density
1,201 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+14.0 %
Vacant housing
2.2 %
New dwellings
6.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
78 %

Land use

Built-up area 29 %Agricultural land 45.5 %Forest 24 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2795, 8.6553
BFS Number
156
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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