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

6.7/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
4,638
Commune type
Village

Living in Zumikon, a commune of 4638 inhabitants in Canton Zurich. With an overall score of 6.7/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.1/10) and Healthcare (8.8/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
4.9
Public Transport
4.0
Education & Culture
9.1
Nightlife & Dining
7.8
Nature & Green Spaces
6.9
Healthcare
8.8
Taxation
6.4
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

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

For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Zumikon achieves a compatibility score of 6.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile comes last of the four, yet still reaches 6.3/10, in the top 25% of Switzerland.

Strengths: Zumikon excels in Education & Culture (9.1/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Healthcare (8.8/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Noise (8.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Annual Sunshine (3.8/10), Public Transport (4/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (4.9/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

Transaction prices in Zumikon

Rolling median of sales from 2021 to 2025

Detached house

3’840’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 3’122’250 – 5’587’500 · 62 sales

Owner-occupied flat

2’250’000 CHF

middle half of sales: 1’470’000 – 2’713’750 · 134 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

Bibliothek ZumikonLibrary
Inter-Community School of ZurichSchool
Schulhaus FarlifangSchool
Schulhaus FarlifangSchool
Primarschulhaus JuchSchool

Public Transport

ZumikonTrain Station
MaiacherTrain Station
WaltikonTrain Station
Zumikon DorfzentrumBus Stop
Waltikon StationBus Stop
GössikonBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Amavita ZumikonDoctor
Zahnarztpraxis LeugruebDoctor

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 Zumikon 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 Zumikon

What's it like to live in Zumikon? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Zumikon means accepting a quiet, low-density setting: noise exposure scores 8.5, the commune's strongest result. The weakest dimension is sunshine, at just 3.8, so expect relatively grey conditions. Air quality (4.9) and public transport (4.0) are also modest, while education stands out at 9.1 and healthcare at 8.8. Neighboring Zollikon, Maur and Küsnacht (ZH) sit nearby, though local amenities are limited. Notably, restaurants (7.8) and nature access (6.9) round out a calm, residential picture rather than an urban one. This profile suits families and retirees seeking space and strong schooling over nightlife, frequent transit or year-round sun.
How sunny and clean is the air in Zumikon?
With an air quality score of just 4.9 and sunshine at 3.8, Zumikon ranks among the weaker Swiss communes on these two environmental measures. Notably, noise sits at 8.5, suggesting a quieter setting than the low air and sun figures might imply. By contrast, education reaches 9.1 and healthcare 8.8, both clearly stronger dimensions. Transport, meanwhile, scores only 4.0, so car reliance is likely. Neighbouring communes include Zollikon, Maur and Küsnacht (ZH). Overall, the profile fits nature lovers and families who value green surroundings and schooling over bright skies or pristine air, while those seeking sunshine and clean air may prefer elsewhere.
How well-connected is Zumikon? Transport, schools, dining
Zumikon's most striking score is its education rating of 9.1, yet transport is the weakest dimension at just 4. Public transport connections are therefore limited, which matters for anyone commuting daily. By contrast, education stands out as the strongest asset, followed by healthcare at 8.8 and dining at 7.8. Air quality sits at 4.9 and sunshine at 3.8, so the environment is moderate rather than exceptional. Neighboring communes include Zollikon, Maur, and Küsnacht (ZH). Meanwhile, the fiscal score of 6.4 offers some relief. Overall, Zumikon suits families who prioritize schooling over rapid transit links, while young professionals dependent on frequent connections may find the transport score of 4 a real constraint.
What are the neighboring communes of Zumikon and how big is it?
Zumikon counts 4,638 residents and borders Zollikon, Maur, and Küsnacht (ZH). Its weakest score is sunshine at just 3.8, followed by transport at 4.0, so car-free commuting is limited. By contrast, education stands out at 9.1, with health close behind at 8.8, and noise is low at 8.5. Notably, air quality (4.9) and fiscal attractiveness (6.4) sit mid-range. This profile suits families seeking strong schools and a quiet residential setting near Zurich, while nature lovers will find decent green space (6.9). Young professionals depending on frequent public transport may prefer a more connected location.
Is Zumikon a tax-friendly municipality?
Zumikon's weakest score is sunshine at just 3.8, and transport is also modest at 4.0, so this is not a commune built around bright skies or car-free convenience. By contrast, education stands at 9.1 and healthcare at 8.8, both notably strong. On the specific question of tax friendliness, the fiscal score is 6.4, a middling figure rather than an especially advantageous one. Air quality, at 4.9, sits below the midpoint too. Meanwhile, noise reaches 8.5, suggesting a quiet residential setting. Neighboring communes include Zollikon, Maur and Küsnacht (ZH). Overall, Zumikon fits families and retirees who value schooling, health services and calm more than low taxes or frequent transit.

Neighboring communes of Zumikon

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.7 %20–64 years 53.7 %65 and over 24.6 %
Density
1,001 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+7.7 %
Vacant housing
0.9 %
New dwellings
27.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1 %

Land use

Built-up area 43.7 %Agricultural land 28.5 %Forest 27.4 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Zurich (ZH)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3371, 8.6267
BFS Number
160
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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