Living in Glattfelden
Glattfelden is a compact municipality in Zurich, Switzerland, home to 5,258 people in the German-speaking area. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 6%, #86 of 1,577), single pensioners (top 14%, #97 of 694), retired couples (top 16%, #140 of 933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Glattfelden
- It is part of Greater Zurich, 20 km from the city centre.
- The border with Germany is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 26 min and sets around 16:37; in late June it sets around 21:27.
How Glattfelden ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Switzerland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Detailed module: 28 official Swiss factors (Federal Statistical Office portraits, ESTV tax burden), regional Eurostat health, income and safety figures and geographic measures.
| Profile | Score | In Switzerland | In Zurich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #157 of 766 | #16 of 114 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #397 of 617 | #14 of 100 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #317 of 579 | #13 of 100 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #181 of 339 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #140 of 933 | #65 of 116 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #97 of 694 | #18 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #162 of 798 | #60 of 108 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Young professional | 13 | #313 of 398 | #66 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #221 of 398 | #14 of 72 | Map |
| Commuter | 25 | #617 of 875 | #87 of 124 | Map |
| Car-free household | 7 | #408 of 520 | #82 of 85 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #447 of 687 | #18 of 100 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #530 of 926 | #9 of 114 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 0 | #305 of 398 | #69 of 72 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #233 of 398 | #60 of 72 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #267 of 718 | #108 of 112 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #86 of 1,577 | #14 of 148 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #1,366 of 1,428 | #131 of 142 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #496 of 1,224 | #3 of 139 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #133 of 399 | #57 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #183 of 2,172 | #87 of 162 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #507 of 933 | #83 of 116 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #557 of 790 | #110 of 116 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #161 of 933 | #85 of 116 | Map |
| Digital native | 27 | #326 of 398 | #69 of 72 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Residents by year
+1.3% from 2019 to 2024. Bars start at zero.
Nearby
- Eglisau 2 km
- Stadel 4 km
- Hochfelden 4 km
- Wasterkingen 4 km
- Buchberg 4 km
- Hüntwangen 4 km
- Bülach 5 km
- Weiach 5 km
Data: Swiss FSO regional portraits, ESTV tax burden 2018, Eurostat GISCO LAU; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.