Best Neighborhoods in Zurich, CH
Comprehensive data on Zurich, CH including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Zurich, CH — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Zurich, CH is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Zurich as a whole.
Zurich has a population of 434,008, a median household income of $57,655, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and a poverty rate of 16.4%. The median home value citywide is $1,400,000, which is 397% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Zurich at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Zurich is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$1,400,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$57,655
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
434,008
Walk Score
N/A
Violent Crime
0.6 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 24
Climate Risk
N/A
Unemployment
4.1%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors
Internet quality, water safety, sustainability, and more
$3,969 — $5,954
Estimated annual premium
Estimates based on median home value, flood zone, climate risk, and crime data. Actual premiums vary by insurer, coverage, and property details.