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

6.1/ 10
Good
Population
996
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Rifferswil, a commune of 996 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 Noise (9.4/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
5.3
Public Transport
2.5
Education & Culture
6.3
Nightlife & Dining
5.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.1
Healthcare
7.1
Taxation
5.2
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

Nature
Good
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Family
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Good
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Rifferswil achieves a compatibility score of 6.8/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.3/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Rifferswil excels in Noise (9.4/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (9.1/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.5/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4/10).

Transaction prices in Rifferswil

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’562’200 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’281’250 – 1’900’000 · 20 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’015’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 886’250 – 1’197’000 · 34 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

Schule RifferswilSchool

Public Transport

OberrifferswilBus Stop
UnterrifferswilBus Stop
HausmatteBus Stop
Seleger MoorBus 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 Rifferswil 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 Rifferswil

What's it like to live in Rifferswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Rifferswil stands out for its quiet setting and strong access to nature, with a noise score of 9.4 and a nature score of 9.1. By contrast, transport is limited at 2.5, and sunshine is modest at 4. Air quality sits at 5.3, while healthcare reaches 7.1. Education scores 6.3, restaurants 5.6, and taxation 5.2. Meanwhile, the commune borders Mettmenstetten, Kappel am Albis, and Knonau, so nearby options exist without living in a larger centre. This mix suits residents prioritizing calm and landscape over frequent transit and dining variety. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Rifferswil?
Rifferswil stands out for its quiet, low-density setting rather than for sunshine or pristine air. Sun exposure is the weakest dimension here, scoring just 4, while air quality is a moderate 5.3. By contrast, noise levels are excellent at 9.4, and nature access is nearly as strong at 9.1, so the commune's appeal lies more in calm and green surroundings than in bright skies or notably clean air. Transport is limited at 2.5, and fiscal attractiveness sits at 5.2. Meanwhile, education reaches 6.3, restaurants 5.6, and healthcare 7.1. Neighboring communes include Mettmenstetten, Kappel am Albis, and Knonau. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the area.
How well-connected is Rifferswil? Transport, schools, dining
Rifferswil stands out for its quiet setting rather than its connectivity, with a transport score of just 2.5. Dining options are limited too, at 5.6, and sunshine sits at 4. Meanwhile, healthcare reaches 7.1, and education scores 6.3, so basic services are reasonably present. Air quality is moderate at 5.3, while nature scores a strong 9.1 and noise an excellent 9.4. Neighboring Mettmenstetten, Kappel am Albis, and Knonau sit nearby, though the commune itself remains car-oriented. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the area.
What are the neighboring communes of Rifferswil and how big is it?
Rifferswil stands out as a small Zurich commune of 996 residents within the Zurich agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.5, while sunshine is also limited at 4. By contrast, noise sits at 9.4 and nature at 9.1, showing a quiet, green setting. Fiscal attractiveness is 5.2, air quality 5.3, and restaurants 5.6, with education at 6.3 and healthcare at 7.1. Meanwhile, the commune borders three neighbors: Mettmenstetten, Kappel am Albis, and Knonau. Explore the map to see how these scores and surrounding communes compare in detail.
Is Rifferswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Rifferswil’s tax appeal is moderate rather than exceptional, with a fiscal score of 5.2. Its weakest showing comes in sunshine, at just 4, while public transport is also limited at 5.3. Meanwhile, air quality sits at 5.3 and restaurant options at 5.6, both modest. By contrast, education reaches 6.3 and healthcare 7.1, offering reasonable everyday provision. Notably, nature scores 9.1 and quietness 9.4, reflecting a very peaceful setting. For tax-friendly comparisons, neighbouring Mettmenstetten, Kappel am Albis and Knonau may be worth checking. Explore the map for detailed score breakdowns.

Neighboring communes of Rifferswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 27.1 %20–64 years 56.2 %65 and over 16.7 %
Density
173 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+25.4 %
Vacant housing
1.2 %
New dwellings
0.9 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.6 %
Tertiary employment
54.4 %

Land use

Built-up area 10.3 %Agricultural land 64.9 %Forest 22.6 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2436, 8.4950
BFS Number
12
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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