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Quality of life in Wettswil am Albis (Zurich) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.8/ 10
Top 10% in SwitzerlandExcellent
Population
4,466
Commune type
Village

Living in Wettswil am Albis, a commune of 4466 inhabitants in Canton Zurich — with an overall score of 6.8/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (8.7/10) and Healthcare (8.5/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.4
Air Quality
4.5
Public Transport
5.1
Education & Culture
8.7
Nightlife & Dining
7.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.4
Healthcare
8.5
Taxation
6.0
Annual Sunshine
3.6
Cantonal average

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 5% in Switzerland
mediantop
Family
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
mediantop
Retirement
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
mediantop
Nature
Fair
mediantop

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Wettswil am Albis achieves a compatibility score of 7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (6.5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Wettswil am Albis excels in Education & Culture (8.7/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Healthcare (8.5/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Noise (8.4/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.6/10), Air Quality (4.5/10) — degraded air quality from traffic emissions.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek WettswilLibrary
Primarschule MettlenSchool
Schulanlage WolfetslohSchool
Primarschule AegertenSchool

Public Transport

Wettswil DorfBus Stop
DettenbühlBus Stop
BäumlisächerBus Stop
StrumbergächerBus Stop
HeissächerstrasseBus Stop
LangächerBus Stop
EggächerBus Stop
RehweidBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Antonella AnconaDoctor
Praxis Knöpfel/VoigtDoctor
Dr. Jérome KramreiterDoctor

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

Frequently asked questions about Wettswil am Albis

What's it like to live in Wettswil am Albis? Resident impressions and quality of life
Wettswil am Albis stands apart from neighbors like Bonstetten, Islisberg, and Stallikon through its distinctive environmental strengths. While transport and dining options score modestly at 3.6, the commune excels in what matters most for rural living: noise levels at 8.4 and natural surroundings at 8.3. Air quality scores 6.3, and health services reach 7.2, supporting daily wellbeing. The education score of 5.6 and fiscal rating of 6.0 remain solid for a small community of 4,466 residents in the Zurich agglomeration. This profile suits those prioritizing peace and nature over urban convenience. Explore the detailed scores on the map to discover how this commune aligns with your lifestyle priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Wettswil am Albis?
Wettswil am Albis performs differently across environmental dimensions compared to neighbors like Bonstetten, Islisberg, and Stallikon. Sunshine remains a relative weakness, with a score of 3.6, suggesting limited hours relative to regional potential. Air quality tells a more encouraging story, scoring 6.3, indicating moderately clean conditions. Additionally, the commune excels in noise levels at 8.4 and nature access at 8.3, reflecting its rural character within the Zurich agglomeration. Thus, while sunlight exposure is modest, the overall environmental setting balances reasonable air standards with exceptional quiet and natural surroundings. Explore the detailed air quality and climate data on the map to understand these conditions further.
How well-connected is Wettswil am Albis? Transport, schools, dining
Wettswil am Albis faces connectivity challenges compared to neighbors like Bonstetten, Islisberg, and Stallikon, particularly in transport and dining. The commune scores 3.6 in both transport and dining options, indicating limited public mobility and restaurant availability. Education presents a modest strength at 5.6, though not exceptional. For a small commune of 4,466 residents, these lower scores reflect its rural character within the Zurich agglomeration. Residents seeking robust transit links or diverse dining experiences may need to venture toward larger regional centers. Explore the detailed map layers to discover how Wettswil compares across all quality-of-life dimensions and identify nearby amenities.
What are the neighboring communes of Wettswil am Albis and how big is it?
Wettswil am Albis, with a population of 4,466, sits among three neighboring communes: Bonstetten, Islisberg, and Stallikon. This small-to-medium rural settlement in Zurich's agglomeration scores notably lower on transport and dining amenities at 3.6 each, reflecting its quieter, less urbanized character. However, the commune excels in noise levels and nature access, with impressive scores of 8.4 and 8.3 respectively, making it an appealing choice for those prioritizing environmental quality over urban convenience. Additionally, healthcare provision rates well at 7.2. Explore the detailed profile on the map to compare these strengths and weaknesses with its neighbors.
Is Wettswil am Albis a tax-friendly municipality?
Wettswil am Albis sits between its neighbors Bonstetten, Islisberg, and Stallikon with a tax score of 6.0, placing it in the moderate range for fiscal friendliness. While taxation presents neither a significant advantage nor disadvantage compared to regional peers, the commune's genuine strengths lie elsewhere. Air quality and noise management score substantially higher at 6.3 and 8.4 respectively, with nature access ranking particularly strong at 8.3. These environmental and quality-of-life factors may ultimately matter more than tax considerations for residents evaluating the municipality. Explore the detailed scoring breakdown on the map to compare how Wettswil am Albis performs across all dimensions that shape daily living.

Neighboring communes of Wettswil am Albis

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 23.5 %20–64 years 56.3 %65 and over 20.2 %
Density
1,390 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+16.0 %
Vacant housing
0.3 %
New dwellings
1.8 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
64.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 41.1 %Agricultural land 34.1 %Forest 20.5 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3327, 8.4703
BFS Number
14
Last updated
29 June 2026

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

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