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

6.6/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
16,720
Commune type
Town

Living in Regensdorf, a commune of 16720 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (8.9/10) and Education & Culture (8.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
5.1
Air Quality
5.4
Public Transport
6.2
Education & Culture
8.8
Nightlife & Dining
7.8
Nature & Green Spaces
7.9
Healthcare
8.9
Taxation
5.3
Annual Sunshine
4.0
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Regensdorf achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Regensdorf excels in Healthcare (8.9/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (8.8/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Nature & Green Spaces (7.9/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (4/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Swiss Space MuseumMuseum
Bibliothek RegensdorfLibrary
Kleingruppenschule FurttalSchool
Kindergarten Ruggenacher 1School
PächterriedSchool
Schülerhort Ruggenacher 1School
Kindergarten Ruggenacher 1School
Schulhaus Ruggenacher 1School

Public Transport

Regensdorf-WattTrain Station
Althard/BahnhofBus Stop
Regensdorf-Watt BahnhofBus Stop
GeerenwegBus Stop
HardhölzliBus Stop
PächterriedBus Stop
FurtbächliBus Stop
DreispitzBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

TopPharm Zentrums ApothekeDoctor
Amavita RegensdorfDoctor
Frauenpraxis RegensdorfDoctor
Zahnarztpraxis ForbergerDoctor
Kieferorthopädie RegensdorfDoctor
Zentrumspraxis RegensdorfDoctor
Praxisgemeinschaft BreitackerstrasseDoctor
Gynäkologie im SpeicherDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

Considering buying property in Regensdorf 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 Regensdorf

What's it like to live in Regensdorf? Resident impressions and quality of life
Regensdorf offers a compelling blend of suburban access and natural surroundings within the Zurich agglomeration. The main challenge is limited dining options, with a score of 3.7. By contrast, the commune shines in nature and health services, scoring 7.9 and 7.5 respectively. Air quality is solid at 6.2, supporting outdoor recreation. Education ranks moderately at 5.7, while transport connectivity scores 4.8—adequate but not exceptional. Located alongside Dällikon, Buchs, and Oberengstringen, Regensdorf trades limited urban amenities for strong natural assets and healthcare access, suiting those prioritizing green space over dining variety.
How sunny and clean is the air in Regensdorf?
Regensdorf offers moderate air quality paired with limited sunshine. Air quality scores 6.2 out of 10, providing acceptable conditions for residents, though not exceptional. Meanwhile, sunshine is the commune's weakest environmental dimension at 4.0, suggesting frequent cloud cover or reduced daylight hours typical of northern Swiss locations. By contrast, nature access stands out notably at 7.9, offering strong compensatory value through forests and green spaces. The trade-off here is clear: residents gain excellent natural surroundings but accept lower solar exposure and moderate air clarity compared to sunnier, more open Swiss regions.
How well-connected is Regensdorf? Transport, schools, dining
Regensdorf's weakest dimension is transport connectivity, with a score of 4.8, limiting convenient access to regional networks despite its location in the Zurich agglomeration. Dining options present another challenge, scoring 3.7, offering limited culinary variety locally. By contrast, education stands notably stronger at 5.7, providing solid institutional support for families. The commune's true strength lies in its natural environment, with a nature score of 7.9, and robust healthcare services at 7.5. Located between Dällikon, Buchs (ZH), and Oberengstringen, Regensdorf effectively trades convenient urban amenities for access to green spaces and quality health facilities, making it better suited to residents prioritizing nature and services over dining and transportation infrastructure.
What are the neighboring communes of Regensdorf and how big is it?
Regensdorf is a mid-sized commune in Zurich's agglomeration with a population of 16,720 residents. It borders three communes: Dällikon, Buchs (ZH), and Oberengstringen. The commune's weakest dimension is dining and leisure, scoring 3.7, while its strongest asset is nature at 7.9, complemented by solid healthcare infrastructure at 7.5. Transport connectivity remains moderate at 4.8. Overall, Regensdorf offers strong natural surroundings and health services, though those seeking vibrant dining options may look elsewhere in the region.
Is Regensdorf a tax-friendly municipality?
Regensdorf scores 5.3 on tax friendliness, placing it slightly above the midpoint but not notably advantageous. The municipality's strongest dimension is nature, rated 7.9, reflecting its proximity to green spaces and landscape quality. Healthcare services also perform well at 7.5. By contrast, dining and restaurant options score only 3.7, the weakest category. Transport connectivity rates 4.8, limiting convenience for commuters despite the Zurich agglomeration location. For those prioritizing tax efficiency, Regensdorf offers moderate rather than exceptional benefits, making it a reasonable choice for residents seeking balance between tax rates and access to natural amenities, though not specifically optimized for tax savings.

Neighboring communes of Regensdorf

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.7 %20–64 years 62.6 %65 and over 16.7 %
Density
1,268 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+12.0 %
Vacant housing
0.5 %
New dwellings
4.3 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
4 %
Tertiary employment
78.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 31.8 %Agricultural land 42 %Forest 23.9 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.4404, 8.4704
BFS Number
96
Last updated
17 July 2026

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