
- 3 min read
- 08.04.2026
Quality of Life in Graz: Why the city remains one of the most attractive places to live
New survey highlights strong satisfaction levels among residents – especially in housing, environment, and overall lifestyle

Quality of life in Graz remains at a remarkably high level in 2025. This is confirmed by the latest Quality of Life Survey conducted by the City of Graz, with more than 16,800 participants.
A key result: 92.8% of respondents enjoy living in their district, highlighting the strong attractiveness of the city. In comparison to other cities, Graz also performs exceptionally well: around 80.9% of respondents believe that quality of life in Graz is better than in other cities.
Stability despite challenges
Despite economic uncertainties, perceived quality of life has continued to improve. More residents report improvements, while fewer see a decline.
This underlines Graz as a stable and resilient place to live.
What defines quality of life in Graz
High satisfaction is driven by several key factors:
strong housing conditions and living environment
excellent local infrastructure and supply
high sense of safety
diverse leisure and recreation opportunities
At the same time, topics such as cost of living, environmental factors, and climate adaptation are becoming increasingly important for residents.
Graz as a desirable residential location
These findings align with current real estate trends: Graz continues to be one of Austria’s most attractive cities to live in.
The combination of urban lifestyle, infrastructure, and high quality of life makes it particularly appealing for both homeowners and investors.
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