Quality of life in Abtwil (Aargau): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Fair
Population
986
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Abtwil, a commune of 986 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10) and Noise (8.2/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.2
Air Quality
3.3
Public Transport
2.3
Education & Culture
7.2
Nightlife & Dining
7.5
Nature & Green Spaces
9.2
Healthcare
4.6
Taxation
4.6
Annual Sunshine
4.2
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Good
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Family
Fair
mediantop
Nature
Average
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Retirement
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Abtwil achieves a compatibility score of 6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5.3/10) is the weakest of the four, while still sitting above the Swiss median.

Strengths: Abtwil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.2/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Noise (8.2/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nightlife & Dining (7.5/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.3/10, limited public transport connections), Air Quality (3.3/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Annual Sunshine (4.2/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Primarschule AbtwilSchool

Public Transport

AuwerstrasseBus Stop
Abtwil PostBus Stop
LangeggBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Abtwil or moving to Canton Aargau? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Abtwil

What's it like to live in Abtwil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Abtwil means accepting a notable trade-off: transport is the weakest dimension at just 2.3, and air quality sits at 3.3, so a car is often needed and the valley location can trap haze. By contrast, nature scores a remarkable 9.2, the strongest asset, while noise is low at 8.2. Education (7.2) and dining options (7.5) are solid, though healthcare and fiscal attractiveness both sit at 4.6, and sunshine reaches only 4.2. Neighbours include Sins, Oberrüti and Ballwil, which shape the everyday rural setting. With roughly 986 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, Abtwil suits those prioritising quiet and green space over transit convenience. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Abtwil?
Abtwil's most striking score is its nature value of 9.2, yet the commune's weakest environmental dimension is transport, at just 2.3. Air quality follows as another weak point, with a score of 3.3, while sunshine sits at a moderate 4.2. By contrast, the strongest scores are nature at 9.2 and noise at 8.2, suggesting a quiet, green setting despite the limited transport options. Notably, education reaches 7.2 and restaurants 7.5, rounding out the profile. For a full picture of how these environmental and amenity scores compare across the region, explore the details on the map.
How well-connected is Abtwil? Transport, schools, dining
Abtwil's most striking score is its nature dimension at 9.2, yet transport connectivity is the weakest at just 2.3. Education scores a solid 7.2, while dining reaches 7.5. By contrast, air quality sits at 3.3 and healthcare at 4.6, with fiscal pressure also at 4.6. Noise levels register 8.2, suggesting a relatively calm setting. Meanwhile, sunshine is limited at 4.2. For a commune of 986 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, these figures show a place where everyday amenities like schools and restaurants are reasonably present, but public transport links remain modest. Neighbouring communes include Sins, Oberrüti, and Ballwil. Explore the full score breakdown for Abtwil on the map to see how each dimension compares.
What are the neighboring communes of Abtwil and how big is it?
Abtwil's most striking score is its nature dimension at 9.2, yet its transport score of just 2.3 is the weakest aspect of this small Aargau commune. Air quality, at 3.3, and sunshine, at 4.2, also rank low. By contrast, education reaches 7.2 and restaurants 7.5, while noise sits at 8.2. The commune has a population of 986 and lies within the Lucerne agglomeration. Its neighboring communes are Sins, Oberrüti, and Ballwil. Meanwhile, healthcare and fiscalite both score 4.6. Explore the map to see how these scores compare across the region.
Is Abtwil a tax-friendly municipality?
Abtwil's most striking score is its nature value of 9.2, yet tax friendliness is not among its strongest dimensions. Fiscal attractiveness sits at just 4.6, placing it mid-range rather than notably advantageous. By contrast, transport is the weakest dimension at 2.3, while air quality also scores low at 3.3. Meanwhile, education reaches 7.2 and restaurants 7.5, showing stronger local amenities than fiscal appeal. With 986 residents in the Lucerne agglomeration, Abtwil combines quiet surroundings with moderate taxation. For a precise picture of how its tax burden compares, explore the full score breakdown on the map.

Neighboring communes of Abtwil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 24.1 %20–64 years 64.6 %65 and over 11.3 %
Density
232 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+5.8 %
Vacant housing
3.1 %
New dwellings
0.0 per 1,000 inhab.
Tertiary employment
42.5 %

Land use

Built-up area 8.2 %Agricultural land 69.6 %Forest 22.2 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.1735, 8.3547
BFS Number
4221
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10