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

6.3/ 10
Good
Population
5,282
Commune type
Town

Living in Neftenbach, a commune of 5282 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.3/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (8.4/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
5.0
Public Transport
3.1
Education & Culture
8.4
Nightlife & Dining
7.2
Nature & Green Spaces
7.3
Healthcare
8.2
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

Family
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Fair
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Neftenbach achieves a compatibility score of 6.5/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.8/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Neftenbach excels in Education & Culture (8.4/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Healthcare (8.2/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (3.1/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.7/10).

Transaction prices in Neftenbach

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’382’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’200’000 – 1’561’750 · 56 sales

Owner-occupied flat

874’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 734’750 – 1’300’000 · 102 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

Flachs- und WeinbaumuseumMuseum
Bibliothek NeftenbachLibrary
Primarschule AuenrainSchool
Sekundarschule EbniSchool
Primarschule HeerenwegSchool

Public Transport

ChlimbergBus Stop
WolfgässliBus Stop
Alte PostBus Stop
HerrgassBus Stop
Hünikon (Neftenbach)Bus Stop
Aesch (Neftenbach)Bus Stop
WolfzangenBus Stop
VontobelBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Neftenbach 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 Neftenbach

What's it like to live in Neftenbach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Neftenbach means accepting weak public transport and limited sunshine for otherwise strong local services. Transport is the weakest dimension at just 3.1, and the sunshine score of 3.7 reinforces that grey, car-dependent feel. By contrast, education stands out at 8.4, with healthcare and low noise both at 8.2, so daily life is calm and well served. Nature reaches 7.3 and restaurants 7.2, while air quality sits at 5.0 and taxation at 5.7. Neighbours include Henggart, Buch am Irchel and Hettlingen. The main tradeoff is clear: you gain quiet, family-friendly amenities but sacrifice easy transit connections and bright weather.
How sunny and clean is the air in Neftenbach?
Neftenbach stands out for its quiet setting rather than its sunshine or air quality. Sunlight is the weakest dimension here, scoring just 3.7, while air quality sits at a moderate 5.0. By contrast, noise levels are low at 8.2, and education reaches 8.4, making the commune strong on calm and schooling. Notably, healthcare also scores 8.2. The main tradeoff is that residents gain a peaceful, well-served environment at the cost of limited sunshine and only average air cleanliness.
How well-connected is Neftenbach? Transport, schools, dining
Neftenbach's weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 3.1, which means residents depend heavily on cars or limited connections toward Winterthur. By contrast, education stands out at 8.4, followed by noise at 8.2 and healthcare at 8.2, so daily life is quiet and well served for families. Dining reaches 7.2 and nature 7.3, while air quality sits at 5.0, fiscal pressure at 5.7, and sunshine at only 3.7. Notably, nearby Henggart, Buch am Irchel, and Hettlingen share this rural setting. The main tradeoff is clear: strong schools, low noise, and good healthcare come at the cost of weak public transport links.
What are the neighboring communes of Neftenbach and how big is it?
Neftenbach is a commune of 5,282 residents in the Winterthur agglomeration, canton Zurich, and it borders Henggart, Buch am Irchel, and Hettlingen. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 3.1, alongside modest sunshine at 3.7. By contrast, education stands out at 8.4, with noise and health both at 8.2, nature at 7.3, and restaurants at 7.2. Air quality sits at 5.0 and taxation at 5.7. Notably, the commune pairs strong public services and quiet surroundings with limited transit connections and below-average sunlight. The main tradeoff is that residents gain excellent education, healthcare, and calm, but must accept weaker mobility options and less sunshine than many Zurich communes.
Is Neftenbach a tax-friendly municipality?
Neftenbach is not particularly tax-friendly, with a fiscalite score of just 5.7. Its weakest dimension is transport at 3.1, followed by ensoleillement at 3.7 and air quality at 5.0. By contrast, education stands out at 8.4, while noise and health both reach 8.2. Nature follows at 7.3 and restaurants at 7.2. Notably, the commune combines strong public services and a quiet, green setting with only moderate tax appeal. The main tradeoff is that residents gain excellent education, healthcare, and low noise levels, but accept a middling tax burden and limited transport options.

Neighboring communes of Neftenbach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.2 %20–64 years 60.4 %65 and over 16.4 %
Density
379 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+9.4 %
Vacant housing
0.9 %
New dwellings
16.4 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.8 %
Tertiary employment
66.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 15.5 %Agricultural land 53.8 %Forest 29.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5414, 8.6650
BFS Number
223
Last updated
7 October 2026

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