Where to live in Neuchâtel with a family
Ranking of Neuchâtel's 4 areas with CityPulse's “Family” profile. What matters most: public green space, playgrounds on foot, tree canopy, services on foot and protected cycle lanes. Preferred density: medium.
What is the best area of Neuchâtel to live in with a family?
According to CityPulse: Neuchâtel (61), Peseux (43) and Valangin (40).
Neuchâtel areas ranked
| # | Area | Score | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neuchâtel | 61 · good | Playgrounds on foot |
| 2 | Peseux | 43 · fair | Playgrounds on foot |
| 3 | Valangin | 40 · fair | Tree canopy |
| 4 | Corcelles-Cormondrèche | 34 · poor | Protected cycle lanes |
What it does not consider
The ranking does not account for rents and house prices, noise, safety, or distance from university or work. Use it to decide where to look, then check the individual address.
Other profiles in Neuchâtel
Areas are named after OpenStreetMap neighbourhoods and have approximate boundaries: each hexagon goes to the nearest name. Values are residents' medians. Data updated on 2026-11-06. Method and sources