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

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
592
Commune type
Hamlet

Living in Besenbüren, a commune of 592 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (9.8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.8
Air Quality
5.1
Public Transport
1.9
Education & Culture
6.4
Nightlife & Dining
1.7
Nature & Green Spaces
8.9
Healthcare
7.3
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.

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Nature
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Family
Good
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Retirement
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Young Professional
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Besenbüren achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.3/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Besenbüren excels in Noise (9.8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (8.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.3/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Nightlife & Dining (1.7/10, limited dining and nightlife options), Public Transport (1.9/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.2/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Besenbüren DorfBus Stop
Besenbüren SchulhausBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Dr. Martin JirovecDoctor

Guides to read for this area

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

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Zurich as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Zurich as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Zurich in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Zurich Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Besenbüren 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 Besenbüren

What's it like to live in Besenbüren? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Besenbüren means quiet nights: the noise score stands at 9.8, among the highest values in this profile. Dining options are the weakest dimension, with a restaurant score of just 1.7, and public transport sits at 1.9, so a car is often practical. However, nature reaches 8.9 and healthcare 7.3, while education scores 6.4. Air quality is 5.1, fiscalité 4.6 and sunshine 4.2. Neighboring communes include Rottenschwil, Bünzen and Aristau. With roughly 592 residents in the Zurich agglomeration, the commune pairs a small-scale setting with access to larger centres. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Besenbüren?
Besenbüren scores just 4.2 for sunshine and 5.1 for air quality, the two weakest environmental dimensions in its profile. The commune performs far better on quiet, with a noise score of 9.8, and on access to nature at 8.9. Healthcare reaches 7.3 and education 6.4, while transport sits at 1.9, restaurants at 1.7 and fiscal attractiveness at 4.6. Neighbouring communes include Rottenschwil, Bünzen and Aristau, which may offer different trade-offs on these same measures. For a full picture of how Besenbüren compares on sunshine, air and the surrounding area, explore the detailed scores on the map.
How well-connected is Besenbüren? Transport, schools, dining
Besenbüren scores only 1.9 for transport, the weakest of its dimensions, and dining is similarly limited at 1.7, so car-free mobility and eating out are both constrained. Schools fare better at 6.4, while nature reaches 8.9 and quiet stands at 9.8, reflecting a very peaceful setting. Neighboring communes such as Rottenschwil, Bünzen and Aristau sit nearby, yet the low transport score suggests connections beyond the immediate area depend largely on private vehicles. Healthcare at 7.3 and air quality at 5.1 round out a mixed picture. Explore the map for the full breakdown.
What are the neighboring communes of Besenbüren and how big is it?
With a noise score of 9.8, Besenbüren stands out as a notably quiet commune. Its weakest dimensions are dining and transport, scoring just 1.7 and 1.9 respectively, so residents rely on nearby centres for both. Nature, at 8.9, and health, at 7.3, are the strongest assets. The commune is small, with a population of 592, and sits within the Zurich agglomeration in Aargau. It shares borders with three neighbouring communes: Rottenschwil, Bünzen and Aristau. Explore the map for further details on how these scores compare across the region.
Is Besenbüren a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal score of 4.6, Besenbüren sits in the lower mid-range for tax attractiveness, so it is not among the canton's most favourable communes on this dimension. The weakest scores are restaurants at 1.7 and transport at 1.9, suggesting limited local amenities and connectivity. However, the commune performs strongly on quietness at 9.8 and nature at 8.9, with health at 7.3 also solid. Air quality, at 5.1, is moderate. Neighbouring communes include Rottenschwil, Bünzen and Aristau. For a full picture of how taxation interacts with these trade-offs, explore the detailed scores on the map.

Neighboring communes of Besenbüren

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 26.3 %20–64 years 61.5 %65 and over 12.2 %
Density
265 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.1 %
Vacant housing
1.1 %
New dwellings
1.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.1 %
Tertiary employment
53.2 %

Land use

Built-up area 12 %Agricultural land 67.5 %Forest 20.1 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3108, 8.3443
BFS Number
4226
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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