Living in Niederweningen
Niederweningen is a compact municipality in Zurich, Switzerland, home to 3,082 people in the German-speaking area. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 14%, #211 of 1,577), business owners (top 20%, #186 of 933), retired couples (top 25%, #232 of 933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Niederweningen
- It is part of Greater Zurich, 19 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 16:38; in late June it sets around 21:27.
How Niederweningen 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 | 44 | #492 of 766 | #89 of 114 | Map |
| Low-income household | 0 | #558 of 617 | #81 of 100 | Map |
| Low-income family | 9 | #554 of 579 | #94 of 100 | Map |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #232 of 933 | #89 of 116 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #458 of 694 | #105 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #451 of 798 | #106 of 108 | 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 | 23 | #694 of 875 | #103 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 | 0 | #671 of 687 | #95 of 100 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 4 | #883 of 926 | #103 of 114 | 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 | 54 | #354 of 718 | #112 of 112 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #211 of 1,577 | #29 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 | 41 | #1,215 of 1,428 | #86 of 142 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #1,055 of 1,224 | #76 of 139 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | not ranked: below the minimum for foundation | – | Map | |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #335 of 2,172 | #119 of 162 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #444 of 933 | #74 of 116 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #615 of 790 | #114 of 116 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #186 of 933 | #98 of 116 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for too few residents | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Residents by year
+1.5% from 2019 to 2024. Bars start at zero.
Nearby
- Schneisingen 2 km
- Schleinikon 2 km
- Oberweningen 2 km
- Ehrendingen 2 km
- Schöfflisdorf 3 km
- Lengnau (AG) 4 km
- Freienwil 4 km
- Siglistorf 4 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.