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

6.3/ 10
Good
Population
3,296
Commune type
Village

Living in Stallikon, a commune of 3296 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 Noise (8.9/10) and Education & Culture (8.3/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.9
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
3.9
Education & Culture
8.3
Nightlife & Dining
6.4
Nature & Green Spaces
8.0
Healthcare
8.3
Taxation
5.7
Annual Sunshine
2.4
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
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Good
mediantop
Young Professional
Good
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Stallikon achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.9/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Stallikon excels in Noise (8.9/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Education & Culture (8.3/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (8.3/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (2.4/10), Public Transport (3.9/10, limited public transport connections).

Transaction prices in Stallikon

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

1’570’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’360’000 – 1’950’000 · 62 sales

Owner-occupied flat

1’300’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 969’600 – 1’490’000 · 65 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

Altes Schulhaus DorfSchool

Public Transport

UetlibergTrain Station
AegertenBus Stop
LangfurenBus Stop
GamlikonBus Stop
Stallikon DorfBus Stop
BleikiBus Stop
AumüliBus Stop
TägerstBus 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 Stallikon 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 Stallikon

What's it like to live in Stallikon? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil, Stallikon trades some accessibility for quiet and green space. Air quality and nature both score well at 5.1 and 8, while transport sits lower at 3.9, so daily car or bus reliance shapes routines here. It is worth noting that education and healthcare each reach 8.3, and noise is very low at 8.9, though sunshine is limited at 2.4. Dining offers a moderate 6.4, and taxation is 5.7. For a commune of 3,296, the profile leans residential and calm rather than connected. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Stallikon?
Compared with Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil, Stallikon offers a mixed environmental picture. Air quality scores a moderate 5.1, placing it below the cleanest spots in the district, while sunshine is notably low at 2.4, so overcast days are common. It is worth noting that noise sits at a strong 8.9, suggesting a quieter setting than many neighbours. Nature reaches 8, and education and healthcare both score 8.3, which balances the weaker sunlight. Transport, however, is limited at 3.9, and dining comes in at 6.4. Worth flagging is the fiscal score of 5.7. Explore the map to see how these values compare across the area.
How well-connected is Stallikon? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil, Stallikon is a small commune where air and nature lead the picture. Its air quality score of 5.1 and nature score of 8 sit alongside a strong education score of 8.3. Transport is the weaker side, at just 3.9, so connectivity is modest relative to larger neighbours. Dining scores 6.4, while healthcare reaches 8.3. It is worth noting that noise sits at 8.9 and sunshine at only 2.4, which shapes daily life here. Taxation comes in at 5.7. Explore the full score breakdown for Stallikon on the map to see how these figures compare.
What are the neighboring communes of Stallikon and how big is it?
Compared with Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil, Stallikon is the smaller, quieter commune, home to 3,296 residents in the Zurich agglomeration. Its air quality score of 5.1 and nature score of 8.0 stand out as relative strengths, while transport sits at just 3.9 and sunshine at 2.4, both modest. Education and healthcare each reach 8.3, and noise is low at 8.9, though dining at 6.4 and taxation at 5.7 are middling. It is worth noting that Stallikon borders Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the surrounding communes.
Is Stallikon a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with Bonstetten, Wettswil am Albis and Adliswil, Stallikon sits in the middle of the local tax picture rather than at either extreme. Its fiscal score of 5.7 is moderate, so the commune is not among the most tax-friendly options nearby. It is worth noting that air quality scores 5.1 while nature reaches 8, giving the area a strong environmental profile that offsets the softer fiscal position. Transport is weaker at 3.9, and dining sits at 6.4, so everyday convenience varies. One observation stands out: education and healthcare both score 8.3, and quietness reaches 8.9, while sunshine is only 2.4. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to judge how Stallikon fits your priorities.

Neighboring communes of Stallikon

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.4 %20–64 years 62.4 %65 and over 16.3 %
Density
312 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+18.8 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
0.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
75.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.1 %Agricultural land 38 %Forest 49.8 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3165, 8.4911
BFS Number
13
Last updated
7 October 2026

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