Living in Hochfelden
Hochfelden is a small municipality in Zurich, Switzerland, home to 1,989 people in the German-speaking area. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 49%, #762 of 1,577), young families (top 78%, #595 of 766), rural value seekers (top 89%, #1,080 of 1,224).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hochfelden
- It is part of Greater Zurich, 16 km from the city centre.
- The border with Germany is 8 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 Hochfelden 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 | 41 | #595 of 766 | #105 of 114 | Map |
| Low-income household | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Commuter | 15 | #826 of 875 | #124 of 124 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #762 of 1,577 | #74 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 | #1,358 of 1,428 | #126 of 142 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #1,080 of 1,224 | #83 of 139 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | not ranked: below the minimum for foundation | – | Map | |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #675 of 2,172 | #145 of 162 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Business owner | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Residents by year
+2.8% from 2019 to 2024. Bars start at zero.
Nearby
- Bülach 2 km
- Höri 2 km
- Bachenbülach 3 km
- Neerach 3 km
- Niederglatt 3 km
- Stadel 4 km
- Glattfelden 4 km
- Rorbas 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.