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

5.6/ 10
Fair
Population
2,853
Commune type
Village

Living in Boswil, a commune of 2853 inhabitants in Canton Aargau. With an overall score of 5.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.8/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.0
Air Quality
4.4
Public Transport
1.1
Education & Culture
6.7
Nightlife & Dining
5.9
Nature & Green Spaces
7.8
Healthcare
7.1
Taxation
4.9
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
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Retirement
Average
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Nature
Average
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Boswil achieves a compatibility score of 6/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Boswil excels in Noise (8/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nature & Green Spaces (7.8/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Healthcare (7.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (1.1/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.2/10), Air Quality (4.4/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Sägerei WeissenbachMuseum

Public Transport

Boswil-BünzenTrain Station

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 Boswil 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 Boswil

What's it like to live in Boswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Boswil means accepting a trade-off: transport access scores just 1.1, the weakest dimension in its profile, so a car or patience is likely part of daily life. Noise sits at 8, the strongest score, followed by nature at 7.8 and health at 7.1, which suggests a quiet, green setting with decent local care. Education reaches 6.7 and restaurants 5.9, while air quality (4.4), sunshine (4.2) and taxation (4.9) land mid-range. Neighboring communes include Kallern, Bünzen and Uezwil. It is worth noting the population is 2,853 within the Zurich agglomeration. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension fits your priorities.
How sunny and clean is the air in Boswil?
Boswil's weakest environmental dimension is transport access, scoring just 1.1, while air quality sits at a moderate 4.4 and sunshine at 4.2. It is worth noting that noise levels reach 8, the highest figure among these indicators, suggesting a relatively quiet setting despite the modest air score. The strongest dimensions are nature at 7.8, health at 7.1, and education at 6.7. For a commune of 2,853 residents in the Zurich agglomeration, these values paint a mixed picture: strong natural surroundings and healthcare access, but limited public transport and below-average sunshine and air quality. Worth flagging that fiscal attractiveness stands at 4.9. Explore the full score breakdown for Boswil on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How well-connected is Boswil? Transport, schools, dining
Boswil's transport score of 1.1 is its weakest dimension by a clear margin, so car-free mobility is limited despite the commune sitting within the Zurich agglomeration. It is worth noting that education scores a solid 6.7, while dining reaches 5.9, giving residents reasonable local options for schooling and eating. Nature, at 7.8, and health, at 7.1, are the strongest dimensions, with noise at 8.0 also standing out. Air quality sits at 4.4, fiscalité at 4.9, and sunshine at 4.2. Neighboring communes Kallern, Bünzen and Uezwil are nearby. Explore the map for the full picture.
What are the neighboring communes of Boswil and how big is it?
Boswil records a noise score of 8, its most striking figure, while transport sits at just 1.1, the weakest dimension in its profile. Nature follows at 7.8, ahead of health at 7.1 and education at 6.7. Restaurants reach 5.9, fiscalité 4.9, air quality 4.4 and sunshine 4.2. The commune counts 2,853 residents and lies within the Zurich agglomeration in the canton of Aargau. It shares borders with Kallern, Bünzen and Uezwil. It is worth noting how sharply the quiet setting contrasts with the limited transport provision. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how these dimensions compare.
Is Boswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Boswil's most striking score is its noise level of 8, which is notably high. On tax friendliness, the fiscal score is 4.9, placing it mid-range rather than among the most advantageous communes. It is worth noting that transport sits at just 1.1, the weakest dimension, suggesting limited public mobility options. By contrast, nature reaches 7.8 and health 7.1, both comparatively strong. Air quality is 4.4 and sunshine 4.2, while education scores 6.7 and restaurants 5.9. For a full picture of how these dimensions interact, explore the details on the map.

Neighboring communes of Boswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 21.3 %20–64 years 62.3 %65 and over 16.4 %
Density
244 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+15.4 %
Vacant housing
2.0 %
New dwellings
17.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.7 %
Tertiary employment
53.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 11.1 %Agricultural land 65.8 %Forest 21.9 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Aargau (AG)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.3019, 8.3100
BFS Number
4228
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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