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

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
2,542
Commune type
Village

Living in Otelfingen, a commune of 2542 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.1/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (8.8/10) and Noise (8.5/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
4.0
Public Transport
3.4
Education & Culture
8.8
Nightlife & Dining
7.2
Nature & Green Spaces
7.1
Healthcare
7.1
Taxation
5.4
Annual Sunshine
3.8
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
Good
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Otelfingen achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.7/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Otelfingen excels in Education & Culture (8.8/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Noise (8.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nightlife & Dining (7.2/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (3.4/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (3.8/10), Air Quality (4/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

Transaction prices in Otelfingen

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’530’500 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’156’250 – 1’666’250 · 28 sales

Owner-occupied flat

940’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 772’500 – 1’125’000 · 31 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

Sekundarschule OtelfingenSchool
Primarstufe OtelfingenSchool
Schulhaus und Kindergarten BühlSchool

Public Transport

OtelfingenTrain Station
Otelfingen GolfparkTrain Station
Schule OtelfingenBus Stop
Otelfingen BahnhofBus Stop

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 Otelfingen 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 Otelfingen

What's it like to live in Otelfingen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Boppelsen, Dänikon and Hüttikon, Otelfingen is the larger commune at 2,542 residents, and its quiet stands out with a noise score of 8.5. Air quality is weaker at 4, while nature reaches 7.1, giving easy access to surrounding countryside. Transport is limited at 3.4, so car dependence is likely. Education is a clear strength at 8.8, and dining scores 7.2. Healthcare sits at 7.1, though fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 5.4 and sunshine is low at 3.8. Thus, daily life leans quiet and green rather than connected. This profile suits families and nature lovers more than young professionals seeking frequent transit.
How sunny and clean is the air in Otelfingen?
Compared with its neighbors Boppelsen, Dänikon and Hüttikon, Otelfingen records a moderate air quality score of 4, placing it below the typical level found across this part of the Zurich agglomeration. Sunshine is similarly limited, with an ensoleillement score of 3.8, so grey days are relatively frequent here. Additionally, noise exposure scores well at 8.5, meaning the commune stays comparatively quiet despite its proximity to Zurich. Nature access reaches 7.1, offering green surroundings that partly offset the weaker air and light figures. Thus, residents gain calm and outdoor space rather than bright, pristine conditions. For those prioritising quiet and greenery over sunshine and air purity, Otelfingen suits nature lovers and families seeking a peaceful base.
How well-connected is Otelfingen? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Boppelsen, Dänikon, and Hüttikon, Otelfingen offers a mixed connectivity profile. Air quality and nature access stand out for a commune of 2,542 residents, with scores of 4 for air and 7.1 for nature. Transport connectivity is comparatively weak at 3.4, which limits car-free mobility despite the Zurich agglomeration location. Additionally, education scores a strong 8.8, suggesting solid local schooling options. Dining reaches 7.2, giving residents reasonable nearby food choices. Furthermore, healthcare sits at 7.1, while fiscal attractiveness is moderate at 5.4. Sunshine is limited at 3.8, and noise is low at 8.5. Thus, Otelfingen suits families prioritizing schools and quiet surroundings over frequent transit links.
What are the neighboring communes of Otelfingen and how big is it?
Otelfingen, with 2,542 residents, is smaller than its neighboring communes Boppelsen, Dänikon, and Hüttikon, yet it holds its own on several measures. Its air quality score of 4 is modest, while nature reaches 7.1, reflecting decent green surroundings. Education stands out at 8.8, a clear strength for a commune of this size. Transport, however, lags at 3.4, and sunshine is limited at 3.8. Additionally, noise sits at 8.5, indicating a quiet setting, though dining at 7.2 and healthcare at 7.1 are reasonable. Thus, Otelfingen suits nature lovers and families seeking calm surroundings with strong local schooling, rather than commuters prioritizing frequent transit connections.
Is Otelfingen a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Boppelsen, Dänikon, and Hüttikon, Otelfingen sits in the middle on tax attractiveness. Its fiscal score of 5.4 is moderate, so it does not stand out as especially tax-friendly within the region. Additionally, the commune performs strongly on quiet, with a noise score of 8.5, and on education at 8.8, which may offset the modest tax position for some households. Furthermore, air quality scores only 4, and transport sits at 3.4, both weaker points. Thus, the tax picture is average rather than advantageous. Otelfingen best suits families who value schooling and calm surroundings over fiscal optimization.

Neighboring communes of Otelfingen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.1 %20–64 years 60.6 %65 and over 16.3 %
Density
417 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+21.4 %
Vacant housing
1.6 %
New dwellings
5.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.2 %
Tertiary employment
76 %

Land use

Built-up area 25.2 %Agricultural land 36.9 %Forest 37 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4636, 8.3933
BFS Number
94
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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