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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
4,859
Commune type
Village

Living in Niederglatt, a commune of 4859 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 (9.7/10) and Nightlife & Dining (9.6/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
6.2
Air Quality
5.0
Public Transport
4.4
Education & Culture
9.7
Nightlife & Dining
9.6
Nature & Green Spaces
6.6
Healthcare
8.9
Taxation
5.6
Annual Sunshine
4.0
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
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Niederglatt achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Niederglatt excels in Education & Culture (9.7/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (9.6/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (8.9/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (4/10), Public Transport (4.4/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Niederglatt

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’342’425 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’107’500 – 1’593’750 · 50 sales

Owner-occupied flat

983’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 859’500 – 1’171’000 · 67 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

Schulhaus EichiSchool
Schule RietlenSchool

Public Transport

NiederglattTrain Station
NöschikonBus Stop
Niederglatt ZentrumBus Stop
SeeblerstrasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

TopPharm Sonnen ApothekeDoctor
Ärztegemeinschaft ReussliDoctor

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 Niederglatt 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 Niederglatt

What's it like to live in Niederglatt? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Höri, Niederhasli and Oberglatt, Niederglatt stands out for education and dining rather than for quiet or sunshine. Its weakest dimension is sunshine, at just 4, followed by transport at 4.4 and air quality at 5, so daily life leans toward practical rather than serene. By contrast, education scores 9.7 and restaurants 9.6, with healthcare at 8.9 and nature at 6.6. Noise sits at 6.2 and taxation at 5.6. Meanwhile, the population of 4,859 places it within the Zurich agglomeration, which helps explain the modest transport and environmental scores. Explore the map to weigh these dimensions against your own priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Niederglatt?
Niederglatt records a sunshine score of 4, lower than its neighbours Höri, Niederhasli and Oberglatt, while its air quality score of 5 also sits on the weaker side. Notably, these two dimensions rank among the commune's lowest values. By contrast, education stands at 9.7 and restaurants at 9.6, with healthcare at 8.9, making those the strongest aspects of the profile. Transport reaches 4.4 and noise 6.2, while nature scores 6.6 and fiscalité 5.6. The picture is therefore mixed: limited sunshine and moderate air cleanliness alongside very strong education, dining and health provision. Explore the detailed scores for Niederglatt on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How well-connected is Niederglatt? Transport, schools, dining
Niederglatt’s transport connectivity is its weakest dimension, scoring 4.4, below neighbours such as Höri, Niederhasli and Oberglatt. Meanwhile, education stands out at 9.7, and dining is similarly strong at 9.6, making these the commune’s leading assets. By contrast, transport remains the clear constraint on overall accessibility. Notably, the low transport score of 4.4 suggests residents rely more on local road links than on dense public transport options. For a Zurich-agglomeration commune of 4,859 people, this combination of excellent education and dining with weaker transport is worth weighing carefully. Explore the map to see how Niederglatt’s detailed scores compare with surrounding communes.
What are the neighboring communes of Niederglatt and how big is it?
Niederglatt, with 4,859 residents, sits in the Zurich agglomeration alongside Höri, Niederhasli, and Oberglatt, three neighboring communes that share its regional context. Its weakest dimension is sunshine, scoring just 4 out of 10, while transport follows at 4.4 and air quality at 5. By contrast, education stands out at 9.7, with restaurants close behind at 9.6 and healthcare at 8.9. Nature reaches 6.6, noise sits at 6.2, and fiscal taxation is 5.6. These figures suggest a commune strong on services but weaker on environmental and mobility factors. Explore the full score breakdown for Niederglatt and its neighbors on the map.
Is Niederglatt a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Höri, Niederhasli and Oberglatt, Niederglatt sits mid-pack on tax friendliness, with a fiscal score of 5.6. Its weakest dimensions are sunshine at 4.0 and transport at 4.4, so residents trade some light and connectivity for other strengths. By contrast, education stands out at 9.7 and restaurants at 9.6, while healthcare reaches 8.9. Notably, noise sits at 6.2 and nature at 6.6, with air quality at 5.0. These figures describe relative performance rather than a verdict on your personal tax situation, which depends on income, deductions and filing status. Explore the detailed score breakdown for Niederglatt on the map to see how each dimension compares.

Neighboring communes of Niederglatt

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.7 %20–64 years 63.7 %65 and over 15.6 %
Density
1,387 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+8.9 %
Vacant housing
1.0 %
New dwellings
3.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
72.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 33.5 %Agricultural land 54.8 %Forest 7.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4916, 8.4956
BFS Number
89
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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